Interface adapter MicroConnect MC-USB3.0-ST610 — USB 3.0 external adapter

MicroConnect MC-USB3.0-ST610 is an external interface adapter that provides USB 3.0 connectivity to a PCI Express platform. The single-chip USB 3.0 host controller enables SuperSpeed (5 Gbps), High-Speed (480 Mbps), Full-Speed (12 Mbps) and Low-Speed (1.5 Mbps) connections, supporting mass storage devices, printers, scanners, hubs, cameras and other USB peripherals. Compatible operating systems include Linux and Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32-bit and 64-bit).

Advantages

The adapter supports four USB 3.0 Type-A downstream ports with full backward compatibility to USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. It implements UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) mode for improved storage performance, supplies up to 5 V/900 mA per USB 3.0 port, and offers an optional 15-pin SATA power connector for additional power-hungry devices. The device is fully plug-and-play and supports hot-plug operation.

Suitable for

• Adding or expanding USB 3.0 ports on desktop systems
• Connecting external hard drives and SSDs
• Attaching printers, scanners and USB cameras
• Connecting USB hubs and multiple peripherals

Key specifications

• Model: MicroConnect MC-USB3.0-ST610
• Interface: PCI Express (compliant with PCIe Base Specification 2.0, backward compatible with PCIe 1.0)
• Host controller: Single-chip USB 3.0 host controller
• USB ports: 4 × USB 3.0 Type-A downstream ports (backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1)
• Data rates: SuperSpeed 5 Gbps, High-Speed 480 Mbps, Full-Speed 12 Mbps, Low-Speed 1.5 Mbps
• Protocol: Supports UASP
• Power: Up to 5 V / 900 mA per USB 3.0 port; 15-pin SATA power connector for extra power
• OS support: Linux, Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32-/64-bit)

How to use

Install the adapter into an available PCI Express slot on your desktop motherboard following anti-static precautions. If connected devices require additional current, attach a 15-pin SATA power cable from the system power supply to the adapter. After booting, install drivers if required by your operating system or let the system load native drivers. Connect USB peripherals to the Type-A ports and use them normally; the adapter supports hot-plugging.

Recommendations

For reliable performance with high-power external drives or multiple simultaneous devices, connect the SATA power input and use UASP-capable storage devices and drivers where available. Ensure your system BIOS and OS have up-to-date USB 3.0 and PCIe support for optimal compatibility.