Operating Instructions
PCIe USB 3.2 Gen2 Extension Card
Item no: 3306598
1 Operating Instructions for download
Use the link
www.conrad.com/downloads
operating instructions (or new/current versions if available). Follow the instructions on the web page.
2 Intended use
The product is a PCI Express USB extension card.
The product is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors.
Contact with moisture must be avoided under all circumstances.
If you use the product for purposes other than those described, the product may be damaged.
Improper use can result in short circuits, fires, electric shocks or other hazards.
The product complies with the statutory national and European requirements.
For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify the product.
Read the operating instructions carefully and store them in a safe place. Make this product available to
third parties only together with the operating instructions.
All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
USB4®, USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
3 Delivery contents
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Product
4 Description of symbols
The following symbols are on the product/appliance or are used in the text:
Read the operating instructions carefully.
The symbol warns of hazards that can lead to personal injury.
The symbol warns of dangerous voltage that can lead to personal injury by electric shock.
5 Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety informa-
tion. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling,
we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such
cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
5.1 General
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The product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
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Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. This may become dangerous playing ma-
terial for children.
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If you have questions which remain unanswered by this information product, contact our technical
support service or other technical personnel.
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Maintenance, modifications and repairs must only be completed by a technician or an authorised
repair centre.
5.2 Handling
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Handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage the
product.
5.3 Operating environment
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Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
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Protect the appliance from extreme temperatures, strong jolts, flammable gases, steam and
solvents.
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Protect the product from high humidity and moisture.
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Protect the product from direct sunlight.
5.4 Connected devices
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Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected to the
product.
6 Disposal
This symbol must appear on any electrical and electronic equipment placed on the EU
market. This symbol indicates that this device should not be disposed of as unsorted muni-
cipal waste at the end of its service life.
Owners of WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) shall dispose of it sep-
arately from unsorted municipal waste. Spent batteries and accumulators, which are not
enclosed by the WEEE, as well as lamps that can be removed from the WEEE in a non-de-
structive manner, must be removed by end users from the WEEE in a non-destructive
manner before it is handed over to a collection point.
Distributors of electrical and electronic equipment are legally obliged to provide free take-back of
waste. Conrad provides the following return options free of charge (more details on our website):
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in our Conrad offices
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at the Conrad collection points
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at the collection points of public waste management authorities or the collection points set up by
manufacturers or distributors within the meaning of the ElektroG
End users are responsible for deleting personal data from the WEEE to be disposed of.
It should be noted that different obligations about the return or recycling of WEEE may apply in coun-
tries outside of Germany.
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(alternatively scan the QR code) to download the complete
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Operating instructions
7 Installation
7.1 Before you start
1. Backup your computer to avoid data loss in case the card corrupts your system.
7.2 Installing the card
Important:
– Make sure you have the necessary knowledge to install the card. Ask an expert for help, if ne-
cessary.
– Incorrect installation might damage the card or your computer.
WARNING
Live voltage inside computer
Risk of life-threatening electric shock!
● Disconnect the mains power supply before opening the housing.
1. Switch off the computer and disconnect it from the mains power supply.
2. Open the computer housing.
3. Install the card into a free PCIe card slot.
4. Secure the PCIe card in place.
5. Close the computer housing.
7.3 Installing Windows® drivers
No drivers are required for Windows® versions 8 and higher. For Windows versions below Windows®
8, install the corresponding drivers.
To install drivers:
1. Download the drivers from http://www.conrad.com/downloads.
2. Install the downloaded drivers. Pay attention to installation notes and instructions that might be in-
cluded with the drivers.
3. Restart the computer.
8 Technical data
PCIe interface........................................ PCIe 3.0 x 4 slot
Power supply......................................... Built-in, no power connection required
USB compatibility .................................. USB 3.2 Gen2, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, USB 1.1, USAP
USB ports .............................................. 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbps)
Data transfer rate (theoretical)............... max.10 Gbps
USB port power output .......................... 5 V/DC, max. 1A (per port)
Overcurrent detection............................ Yes
Supported operating systems................ Windows® Vista, 7 (requires driver)
USAP support........................................ Linux 2.6.3 and higher, MacOS 10.8 and higher
Dimensions (W x H x D) (approx.) ........ 20 x 120 x 75mm
Weight (approx.) ................................... 70 g
This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method (e.g. photocopying, microfilming or the capture in
electronic data processing systems) requires prior written approval from the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.
This publication reflects the technical status at the time of printing.
Copyright by Conrad Electronic SE.
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2x USB-C® 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbps)
Windows® 8 and higher (no driver required
MacOS (min. 10.8.2) (no driver required)