SD-PEX20139 1 PCIe USB 3.0 Controller Card Model: SD-PEX20139 User Manual Ver. 2.
SD-PEX20139 2 Introduction This PCI-Express 2.0 Usb 3.0 Host Controller Card complies with the Universal Serial Bus 3.0 Specification Revision 1.0 and PCI Express Generation 2 Specification. The Super Speed USB 3.0 standard operates at 5Gbps full-duplex mode and is 10 times faster than the USB 2.0 High-speed standard (480 Mbps). It is also backwards compatible with current USB 2.0 devices running at Highspeed(480 Mbps), Full-speed(12 Mbps), and Low-speed(1.5 Mbps) modes.
SD-PEX20139 3 Package Contents - 1 x USB 3.0 PCI Express Controller Card - 1 x User Manual - 1 x Driver CD System Requirements - Supports Windows® XP/Vista/7/8/ Server 2008/, Linux kernel 2.6 - 4-pin male Molex connector Hardware Installation 1. Turn off the power to your computer 2. Unplug the power cord and remove your computers cover 3. Locate an empty PCIe slot on the motherboard and remove the slot bracket. Save the bracket and screw for later. 4.
SD-PEX20139 4 Driver Installation 1. Insert the driver CD-ROM. 2. Find the Folder C:\Renesas\uPD72020x\ on the CD-ROM. 3. Double click the “stepup.exe” application to automatically install the drivers. 4. When the driver installation is complete, restart your computer. FAQ Question: “Do I need to connect the card to the PSU via Molex connection?” Answer: Yes, this device must be connected to the PSU to operate properly. If this device is not supplied additional power the USB ports may not function.
SD-PEX20139 5 Question: The device installed properly but keeps disconnecting and reconnecting? Answer: Certain device will install properly yet act buggy. To remedy this problem download and, install the latest drivers for the device from the manufacturer website.
SD-PEX20139 6 Version Information Version: 2.0 Date Updated: 3/20/2014 Changes/Fixes: - Compiled manual information into .pdf format. - Cleaned up wording and text throughout the previous 1.0 manual. - Added troubleshooting guides for installation of driver - Added chipset information to document. - Expanded FAQ with general information.
