3
Safety Precautions
︱
These usage and safety guidelines are
IMPORTANT!
Please follow them carefully.
Before installation, please ensure your computer is off and its AC power cord is
disconnected.
General Use
To prevent damage cause by electrostatic discharge (ESD), always touch a grounded or
large metal object before handling the USB 3.0 / SATA-III Combo Card.
During operation, avoid exposing the card to extreme temperatures above 70
℃
(158
℉
),
or below 0
℃
(32
℉
).
Do not allow the card to come in contact with water or any other liquids.
Do not store the USB 3.0 / SATA-III Combo Card in any of the following environments:
o
Direct
sunlight
o
Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources
o
In a closed car that is in direct sunlight
Please ensure that the USB 3.0 / SATA-III Combo Card’s metal bracket has been
secured to your computer case with a screw or other mounting method provided by your
case manufacturer.
Transferring Data
Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss or damage during
operation
. We strongly advise that you regularly create backups of important data in
multiple locations and on different storage mediums.
To ensure that your USB or SATA storage devices are properly detected, please make
sure the USB 3.0 / SATA-III Combo Card drivers are correctly installed. Please refer to
the
driver installation
section of this manual.
Power
The power provided by your computer’s PCI Express slot is insufficient to power USB
3.0 devices. Please ensure that the power connector is connected to your PC power
supply before connecting any devices.
The 4-pin power connector or the 15-pin SATA connector
MUST be connected to your PC power supply to provide
sufficient power for USB 3.0 devices
