InLinE 76661C 4x USB 3.0 PCIe Interface Card User Manual

This PCI-Express 2.0 to USB 3.0 Host Controller Card supports the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 standard, operating at 5 Gb/s full-duplex mode, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0 High-Speed (480 Mb/s) standard. It is also backward compatible with current USB 2.0
devices.

Hardware Installation

Turn off your computer and all external devices connected to it.
Open the computer case and locate the PCI-Express slot.

Insert the host controller card into the slot firmly and evenly.
Position the card properly and fasten it to the computer case with the bracket screw.

Connect the power cable to the product and the power supply unit of the computer for USB device power.
Secure the computer case and switch it on after connecting all peripheral devices and power cable.

Driver Installation

Insert the driver CD into your optical drive.
Browse to the driver folder on the CD.

Double click on “setup.exe”.
Follow the on-screen instructions in the Installation Wizard until completion.

FAQs

1. What should I do before installing the controller card?

Before installing and activating the controller card, ensure you have a complete backup of your existing data from hard drives.

2. How can I get assistance if I face installation problems?

If you encounter any installation problems, please contact your dealer for assistance.

EXPLANATION OF WARNING SYMBOLS AND NOTES

NOTE! This symbol indicates information, which contributes to a better understanding.

DANGER! This symbol indicates that there are fundamental risks to the health of persons.
INTENDED USE
This PCI-Express 2.0 to USB 3.0 Host Controller Card is an add-on card to insert into computer.
- Can be used with Windows PC
- Installation on the motherboard of computer

GENERAL WARNINGS
Do not open case for installtion before power source is unplugged.

Protect from dust and moisture.
IMPROPER USE

The following shall be deemed to be improper use within the meaning of a foreseeable misuse:
- Install PCI-Express Card into correct slot, otherwise computer and card could be damaged
- Avoid the occurrence of short circuits or bypassing during installation.

INTRODUCTION

This PCI-Express 2.0 to USB 3.0 Host Controller Card supports SuperSpeed USB 3.0 standard, operating at 5 Gb/s full-duplex mode, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0 High-Speed (480 Mb/s) standard and it is also backward compatible with current USB 2.0 devices.

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATION

General
Based on VLI VL80x USB 3.0 Host Controller IC
Compliant with lntel‘s Extensible Host Controller Interface(xHCI) Specification Revision 0.96
Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification 2.0
MS drivers for Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP/ 2000 / Server 2003-2008 32/64-bit OS
PCI-Express 2.0 1-Lane (x1) interface with data transfer rate up to 5Gb/s
Backwards compatible to PCI-Express 1.0a with data transfer rate up to 2.5Gb/s
Supports Standard and Low-profile desktop computer
Internal HDD power connector for supplying extra +5Vpower to the USB ports
Internal HDD power connector LED indicator: Lights up when USB bus power is supplied from the HDD power connector connected to the power supply unit (PSU)
USB Interface
Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3.0 Specification Revision 1.0
Provides USB 3.0 Super-Speed (5 Gb/s) host port, backward compatible with USB 2.0 High-Speed (480Mb/s), Full-Speed (12Mb/s) and Low-Speed 1.5Mb/s) interface

Supports all USB compliant data transfer types (Control / Bulk / Interrupt / Isochronous)
Supports all USB compliant peripherals (e.g. keyboard, mause, monitor, joystick, etc.)
Full support of real time dynamic insertion and removal of USB devices

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please check whether the package contains following items. lf any item is missing or damaged, please contact the retailer as soon as possible:
PCI-Express 2.0 to USB 3.0 Host Controller Card 1x
Driver CD 1x

User Manual 1x
LP bracket 1x

SYSTEM REQUIREMENT

Motherboard with one available x1, x4, x8 or x16 PCI-Express 1.0 / 2.0 slot.

PCI Express 2.0 interface is recommended for fully utilizing the USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s) bandwidth.
Supported operation system
Optical drive for driver installation

Warning
- Before installing and activating the controller card, please make sure you have a complete backup of your existing data from hard drives. Manufacturer is not responsible for data loss due to abuse, misuse, or neglect. Should you have any installation problem, please contact your dealer for assistance.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Turn off your computer and all external devices conneced to it and

Disconnect your computer from the power source, unplug the power cable.
Open the computer case. Refer to your computer user manual for more details.
Locate an available PCI-Express slot (preferably a PCI Express 2.0 slot) and remove the slot bracket. Save the bracket screw for later use.

Align the controller card horizontally with respect to the PCI-Express slot and insert it into the slot firmly and evenly.
Once you have properly positioned the card into the slot, fasten it to the computer case with the bracket screw you have saved.
To get power for USB device such as 2.5“ hard drive enclosure, please always connect the power cable to the product and the power supply unit (PSU) of the computer.

Secure the computer case and switch on your computer after connecting all peripheral devices and power cable

DRIVER INSTALLATION

Installing Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / Server 2008 32-/64-bit driver:
Insert the driver CD disc into your optical drive. Assume the optical drive letter is D:.

Browse to the driver folder D:\VLI\VL80xl
Double click on „setup.exe“
The Installation Wizard will guide you through the setup process. Follow the on-screen instructions until the installation is completed.

Verifying Driver Installation
Make sure the following items appear in the Universal Serial Bus Controllers category in the Windows Device Manager, and there is no yellow exclamation mark, then you have successfully installed the driver for the product.
- VLI USB 3.0 Host Controller
- VLI USB 3.0 Root Hub

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