StarTech.com PCI225USB Instruction Manual

PCI225USB PCI425USB PCI625USB2I Instruction Guide The Professionals’ Source For Hard-to-Find Computer Parts USB 2.0 CARD * Actual product may vary from photo *PCI225USB shown

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.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installing the Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting Devices to Your USB 2.0 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

or six high-speed USB 2.0 ports to your computer. With speeds up to 480Mbits/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 less demanding peripherals will still function perfectly with no adjustments. Features • Provides you with two external (PCI225USB), four external (PCI425USB), or four external and two internal (PCI625USB2I) high-speed USB 2.0 ports • Complies with USB 2.0 specifications • Reaches transfer speeds of up to 480Mbits/sec (40x faster than USB 1.1) • Backwards-compatible with USB 1.0/1.1 • 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 • A computer with an available PCI slot • Minimum Operating System Requirements: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003, Mac OS X • Minimum Processor Requirements: G3 (original processor, not an upgrade) Intel Pentium II (400 MHz or faster) Intel Pentium III or higher (any speed) Intel Celeron (900 MHz or faster) AMD Athlon (any speed)

• 1 x PCI USB V2.0 card • 1 x driver disk 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 colour) and remove the metal plate that covers the rear bracket. You may need a Phillips screwdriver to perform this step.

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 2003/XP/2000/ME/98SE 1. Insert your driver disk into the disk drive and browse to the location of your driver disk. 2. Double-click on the setup.exe file. The program will now copy the appropriate driver files onto your system. When it has finished this process, reboot your system. 3. Once your system reboots, Windows will detect the new hardware and install the drivers. Mac OS X Mac OS X offers built-in 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. Connecting Devices to Your USB 2.0 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.

On-line help: We are constantly adding new information to the Tech Support section of our web site. To access this page, click the Tech Support link on our homepage, www.startech.com. In the tech support section there are a number of options that can provide assistance with this card. Knowledge Base - This tool allows you to search for answers to common issues using key words that describe the product and your issue. FAQ - This tool provides quick answers to the top questions asked by our customers. Downloads - This selection takes you to our driver download page where you can find the latest drivers for this product. Call StarTech.com tech support for help: USA/Canada: 1-800-265-1844 UK/Ireland/Europe: 00-800-7827-8324 Support hours: Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 6:00PM EST (except holidays) 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 below, 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 to StarTech.com Ltd. (or its 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 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.