Product ID: PCI420USB
This PCI-based High Speed USB 2.0 Adapter Card adds five USB 2.0 'A' Female ports (1 internal, 4 external) to your PCI-capable PC.
Supported by popular operating systems including Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista, 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.
A convenient and time-saving solution, the PCI USB card is WHQL certified to simplify driver installation in Windows XP operating environments, and supports USB device hot-swapping - allowing you to connect/disconnect USB peripherals without having to power down the computer.
Designed and constructed to provide long-lasting USB capability, the adapter card is backed by StarTech.com's Lifetime Warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Warranty Information | Warranty | Lifetime |
---|---|---|
Connector(s) | 1 - Connector Type(s) | PCI / PCI-X (Universal 3.3 & 5V, 32-bit) |
1 - Internal Ports | USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 | |
4 - External Ports | USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) | |
Humidity | 10~90% RH | |
Hardware | Ports | 5 |
Interface | USB 2.0 | |
Bus Type | PCI / PCI-X (5 / 3.3V) | |
Card Type | Standard Profile | |
Industry Standards | EHCI | |
OHCI | ||
PCI 2.2 | ||
Chipset ID | VIA/VLI - VT6212 | |
Packaging Information | Package Length | 8.3 in [21.2 cm] |
Package Width | 1.7 in [42 mm] | |
Package Height | 5.7 in [14.5 cm] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 3.9 oz [110 g] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 480 Mbps |
Physical Characteristics | Product Length | 4.7 in [12 cm] |
Product Height | 3.7 in [95 mm] | |
Weight of Product | 1.1 oz [30 g] | |
Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2012, 2016 Mac OS X® 10.6 to 10.10 Linux 3.5.x to 4.11.x LTS versions only |
Microsoft WHQL Certified | Yes | |
Special Notes / Requirements | System and Cable Requirements | Unused PCI slot |
Note | The internal USB 2.0 is shared with the top-most external USB 2.0 port, therefore only one of those ports may be used at a time. | |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | PCI USB card |
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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