User’s Manual USB 3.0 Expansion Card TS-PDU3 (Version 1.
Table of Contents Introduction︱ ......................................................................................1 Package Contents︱ ............................................................................1 Features︱ ............................................................................................2 System Requirements︱ .....................................................................2 Safety Precautions︱...........................................................................
Introduction︱ Congratulations on purchasing Transcend’s USB 3.0 Expansion Card. This easy-to-install card allows you to add revolutionary new USB 3.0 ports to any desktop computer with a PCI Express slot. Its PCI Express 2.0 x1 connection interface is compatible with virtually all current motherboards, and guarantees unrestricted two-way communication between your PC and any USB devices you plug into the card. With two SuperSpeed USB 3.
Features︱ Add USB 3.0 ports to any desktop computer with a PCI Express® slot Connection bandwidth up to 5Gbits per second (in USB 3.0 mode) Ultra-fast PCI Express® interface eliminates speed bottlenecks Installs easily in any PCIe slot, including x1 and x16 slots Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices Supports PCI bus power management interface rev. 1.2 Compact size saves space and inside your PC Fully compatible with PCI Express® 2.0 Two external USB 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 Expansion Card. • During operation, avoid exposing the card to extreme temperatures above 35℃(95℉), or below 5℃(41℉).
Product Overview︱ Figure 1: USB 3.0 Expansion Card Two USB 3.
Hardware Installation︱ 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect its AC power cord. 2. Open your computer’s case and locate its PCI Express slots. of your PC if you are not sure how to do this) (Check the owner’s manual 3. Select a PCI Express slot to install the USB 3.0 card into (short and long slots will both work), and remove the metal bracket or placeholder next to the slot. 4. Connect an available 4-pin power connector from your computer’s power supply to the USB 3.0 Expansion card.
5. Align the USB 3.0 Expansion Card with the PCI Express slot and press down firmly until it is fully seated in the slot. 6. Secure the USB 3.0 Expansion card to the computer case with the appropriate screw or other mounting method used by your case. 7. Close the computer case and reconnect the AC power cord along with any other necessary cables.
Driver Installation︱ 1. Insert the Driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. The AutoPlay window should appear. Click on “Driver” to begin the installation. 3. The installation wizard will start. Click “Next” to continue.
4. Choose “I accept the terms of the license agreement” and then click “Next.” 5. Choose a destination folder for the driver files and click “Next” again. 6. Click “Install.
7. Once the driver has finished installing, click “Finish” to exit the wizard. 8. Restart your system.
Troubleshooting︱ If a problem occurs with your USB 3.0 Expansion Card, please first check the information listed below before taking the card in for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem after trying the following suggestions, please consult your dealer, service center, or local Transcend branch office. We also have FAQ and Support services on our website. USB 3.0 devices cannot be recognized Check the following: 1. Is your USB 3.
USB 3.0 Expansion Card Specifications︱ Dimensions (PCB size) 80mm (L) × 69mm (W) Weight 47g USB Bus Power Output 5V DC, 900mA (max) per port PC Interface PCI Express® 2.0 single lane (x1) USB Ports: 2 external (supports USB 1.1 / 2.0 / 3.0) Connection Bandwidth Up to 5Gbits per second Operating Temperature 5℃ (41℉) to 35℃ (95℉) Certificates CE, FCC, BSMI Warranty 2-years Ordering Information︱ Device Description Transcend P/N USB 3.
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