StarTech.com PCI220USB Manuale utente
PCI USB 2.0 Card
PCI220USB
PCI420USB
Instruction Manual
Actual product may vary from photo
2 Port High-Speed USB 2.0 PCI Card
4 Port High-Speed USB 2.0 PCI Card
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing the Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Verifying Your Installation (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Connecting Devices to Your USB Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com USB 2.0 PCI card: now you can add high-
speed USB 2.0 ports to your computer. With data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbits/sec.,
this card allows you to easily connect and use high-performance USB peripherals like
DVD drives, video conferencing cameras, or high resolution scanners. USB 2.0 is also
backwards-compatible with USB 1.0/1.1, meaning your existing peripherals will still
function perfectly with no additional configuration.
Features
•Provides you with two external (PCI220USB) or four external and one internal
(PCI420USB) USB 2.0 ports
•Complies with USB 2.0 specifications and is backwards-compatible with USB 1.0/1.1
•Reaches transfer speeds of up to 480 Mbits/sec. (40x faster than USB 1.1)
•Complies with Plug and Play standards
•Backed by StarTech.com’s lifetime warranty
Before You Begin
To ensure a quick and easy card installation, please read through this section carefully
before attempting to install the card.
WARNING! PCI cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static
electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or
touching your PCI card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap
when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge
yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface
(such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be careful to handle the PCI card
by its edges and not the gold connectors.
System Requirements
•Acomputer with an available PCI slot
•Minimum Operating System Requirements: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003 or
later, Mac OS X or later
•Minimum Processor Requirements:
Intel Pentium II (400 MHz or faster)
Intel Pentium III or higher (any speed)
Intel Celeron (900 MHz or faster)
AMD Athlon (any speed)
G3 (original processor, not an upgrade)
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Contents
This package should contain:
•1x PCI USB V2.0 card
•1x Installation CD
•1x Instruction Manual
Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of your PCI card and the related
software. Please read through the instructions carefully and complete each step in the
order listed.
Installing the Card
1. Make sure that your system is unplugged and you are grounded.
2. Remove the cover of your system (see your computer's user manual for details, if
necessary) and gently turn your computer onto its side.
3. Locate an empty PCI slot (usually white in color) and remove the metal plate that
covers the rear bracket. You may need a Phillips screwdriver to perform this step.
Retain the screw! You will need it to secure the card later.
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PCI
Slots
4. Gently insert the card into the empty slot, making sure it is firmly seated.
5. Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3.
6. Put the computer case back on.
Installing the Drivers
If you lose your driver disk, these drivers are available as a free download from our
website. Visit www.startech.com and click on the Downloads link for more information.
Windows 98SE/ME
1. Insert installation CD that came with the card into your CD-ROM or other
optical drive.
2. Open My Computer and right-click the icon for your CD-ROM. Choose Explore.
3. Double-click the setup.exe file. The program will now copy the appropriate
driver files onto your system; simply follow the on-screen prompts. When you see a
message stating that the process is complete, restart the computer.
4. Once your system reboots, Windows will detect the new hardware and install the
drivers.
Windows 2000/XP/2003
Windows 2000/XP/2003 includes native support for USB 2.0 and will install the drivers
automatically. Ensure you have the most current Microsoft Service Pack installed.
Mac OS X
Mac OS X offers native support for USB 2.0. To ensure maximum performance from your
USB 2.0 card, make sure that your version of OS X is kept up to date with the latest
patches and upgrades.
Verifying Your Installation (Windows)
Windows 98SE/ME
1. Go to Start >Settings >Control Panel.
2. Double click System.
3. Click the Hardware tab.
4. If the card and related components do not appear with a red xor yellow exclamation
point (!) next to them, Windows has not detected a problem with the installation and
the card should function normally.
Windows 2000/XP/2003
1. Go to Start >Settings >Control Panel.
2. Double click System.
3. Click the Hardware tab and choose Device Manager.
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4. If the card and related components do not appear with a red xor yellow exclamation
point (!) next to them, Windows has not detected a problem with the installation and
the card should function normally.
Connecting Devices to Your USB Card
When you install a USB device to one of your USB ports, Windows will automatically
detect it and you will be prompted to install the drivers for the device. If you ever plug
this device into a different port on your USB 2.0 card, you will be prompted to install the
drivers again. If possible, you should plug the device into each port on your USB card
and install the drivers for each port the first time your connect your peripheral. Later on,
with the drivers already installed for each port, you can unplug and move your USB 2.0
devices around your card without having to worry about finding your driver disk.
Specifications
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Form Factor/Interface PCI, 32-bit, ver. 2.2 compliant
Standards Supported Universal Serial Bus ver. 2.0 (EHCI)
Universal Serial Bus ver. 1.1 (OHCI)
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 480 Mbits/sec. (USB 2.0)
12 Mbits/sec. (USB 1.1)
Connectors PCI220USB
2 x USB Type “A” female (external)
PCI420USB
4 x USB Type “A” female (external)
1 x USB Type “A” female (internal)
Maximum Number of Devices 127 (via daisychained hubs)
OS Support Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003
MacOS version X or later
Fully Plug and Play compliant
Regulatory and Other Certifications FCC Class B, CE, UL, Microsoft WHQL
Accessory Products from StarTech.com
Contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for cables or other
accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.
6 ft. High Speed Certified USB 2.0 Cable
USB2HAB6
10 ft. High Speed Certified USB 2.0 Cable
USB2HAB10
15 ft. High Speed USB 2.0 Cable
USB2HAB15
6 ft. Transparent USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M
USB2HAB6T
10 ft. Transparent USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M
USB2HAB10T
15 ft. Transparent USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M
USB2HAB15T
Mutant Mods 6 ft. Blue LED USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M
USB2HAB6LEDB
Mutant Mods 6 ft. Red LED USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M
USB2HAB6LEDR
Mutant Mods 6 ft. Yellow LED USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M
USB2HAB6LEDY
Mutant Mods 6 ft. Blue - Green Lava Lamp LED USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M
USBHAB6FLBG
Mutant Mods 6 ft. Red - Yellow Lava Lamp LED USB 2.0 Cable A-B M/M
USBHAB6FLRY
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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide
industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its
products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following
the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or
replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and
labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages
arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement
may not apply to you.
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Revised: 19 August 2004 (Rev. B)
About StarTech.com
StarTech.com is “The Professionals’ Source for Hard-to-Find Computer
Parts”. Since 1985, we have been providing IT professionals with the
quality products they need to complete their solutions. We offer an
unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, server management
solutions and A/V products and serve a worldwide market through our
locations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Taiwan.
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