Product ID: PCIUSB7
This PCI USB card adds seven USB 2.0 ports (1 internal USB A Female, 2 internal USB motherboard header, and 4 external USB A Female) to your PCI-capable PC.
The PCI USB 2.0 card is a versatile solution that lets you add USB 2.0 connections without having to upgrade the system motherboard.
An all-in-one solution, the PCI USB card supports USB 2.0 device connections for full data transfer speeds of up to 480Mbps, and is backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices (max. transfer rate 12Mbps), allowing you to connect any USB device to the computer without having to worry about compatibility issues.
Designed and constructed to provide long-lasting USB capability, the adapter card is backed by StarTech.com's free lifetime technical support.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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Connector(s) | 1 - Connector Type(s) | PCI / PCI-X (Universal 3.3 & 5V, 32-bit) |
1 - Internal Ports | IDC (10 pin, Motherboard Header) | |
USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 | ||
4 - External Ports | USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 | |
Hardware | Ports | 7 |
Interface | USB 2.0 | |
Bus Type | PCI / PCI-X (5 / 3.3V) | |
Card Type | Standard Profile | |
Industry Standards | OHCI 1.1 | |
EHCI 2.0 | ||
Power Management 1.1 | ||
PCI 2.2 | ||
Chipset ID | VIA/VLI - VT6212 | |
Packaging Information | Package Height | 1,3 in [32 mm] |
Package Length | 6,9 in [17,4 cm] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 4,9 oz [138 g] | |
Package Width | 5,7 in [14,4 cm] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 480 Mbps |
Physical Characteristics | Weight of Product | 2,6 oz [75 g] |
Material | Steel | |
Product Length | 4,8 in [12,2 cm] | |
Product Width | 4,7 in [12 cm] | |
Product Height | 0,8 in [20 mm] | |
Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2003, 2008 R2, 2012, 2016, 2019 Mac OS X® 10.6 to 10.10 Linux 3.5.x to 5.4.x LTS versions only |
Microsoft WHQL Certified | Yes | |
Special Notes / Requirements | System and Cable Requirements | Unused PCI slot |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | PCI USB 2.0 Card |
Driver CD | ||
Instruction Manual |
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Live Chat (opens in new window)If the USB device does not work after your computer has been in extended hibernation, it is likely that Windows has automatically turned off the USB Root hub to save power.
The steps below outline how to configure the USB root hub to stay on during hibernation, to prevent this from happening.
Windows 10 / 8
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows 7 / Vista
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
Windows XP
Note: You may need to disconnect and re-connect your USB device after applying these settings to re-establish the connection.
When you troubleshoot issues with a USB controller card, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
USB cables
USB devices
USB controller card
To test your setup components, try the following:
Use the USB cable, device, and controller card in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.
Use a different USB cable, device, and controller card in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.
When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:
Test each cable individually.
Use short cables when you are testing.
When you test the USB device and controller card, it is recommended that you do the following:
Press the Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter to open Device Manager. Check to see if your device is listed under Universal Serial Bus controllers.
If you do not see the USB controller card listed in Device Manager please see this FAQ: https://www.startech.com/support/faqs/technical-support?topic=expansion-cards#pci-pcie-cannot-boot-os-or-detect-windows.
If the device is listed with an error, follow the instructions on the website to reinstall the drivers.
To confirm that Windows detects your expansion card, complete the following:
Your expansion card is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your expansion card, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
To confirm that the Mac OS detects your expansion card, complete the following:
Your expansion card is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your expansion card, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
Yes. This PCI card uses a universal connector keyed for both 3.3V and 5V that can be used with PCI and PCI-X. This type of connector is identified as having 2 separate notches, instead of just one.
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