PCI-Express x4 Adapter ROLINE 2x Ports Type C USB3.1

The ROLINE PCI-Express x4 Adapter adds two SuperSpeed+ USB 3.1 Type-C ports to a desktop PC, enabling high-speed data transfers and support for a wide range of USB devices. The card fits into a PCIe x4 (or larger) slot and includes a low-profile bracket and a built-in 15-pin SATA power connector to supply the USB ports.

Advantages

This adapter provides two on-board USB 3.1 Type-C downstream connectors with SuperSpeed+ transfer rates up to 10 Gbit/s and broad backward compatibility with USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. It complies with USB 3.1, Intel xHCI and USB Attached SCSI specifications, supports PCI Express 3.0 motherboards as well as older PCIe versions, and includes a low-profile form factor and the necessary accessories for installation.

Suitable for

• Adding modern Type-C ports to desktop PCs lacking USB-C connectivity
• High-speed file transfer between external SSDs or storage devices and a PC
• Connecting USB-C peripherals such as docking stations, external drives or audio interfaces
• Systems requiring low-profile expansion cards (small form factor PCs)

Key specifications

• Interface: PCI-Express x4 card (works in x4/x8/x16 slots)
• Output: 2 × USB 3.1 Type-C downstream connectors (SuperSpeed+ up to 10 Gbit/s)
• Standards: USB 3.1 Specification Revision 1.0, Intel xHCI 1.0, USB Attached SCSI 1.0, PCI Express 3.0
• Power: Built-in 15-pin SATA power connector; supports up to 5 V, 3 A per Type-C port
• Form factor: Low profile PCIe (additional low-profile bracket included)
• Compatibility: Supports USB3.1/3.0/2.0/1.1 devices; requires empty PCIe 2.0/3.0 x4/x8/x16 slot for full performance
• Operating systems: Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista / Server 2012 / 2008 / 2003, Mac OS X
• Contents: Adapter, low profile bracket, driver CD, manual

How to use

Power off the computer and insert the adapter into an available PCIe x4 (or x8/x16) slot. Secure the card with the bracket screw, attach the low-profile bracket if required, and connect a SATA power cable from the power supply to the adapter's 15-pin SATA power connector. Boot the system and install drivers from the supplied CD or download the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website. After driver installation the two USB Type-C ports are ready for use.

Recommendations

To achieve full USB 3.1 SuperSpeed+ performance (10 Gbit/s), install the card into a PCIe 2.0 or PCIe 3.0 x4 (or larger) slot and connect powered devices or provide SATA power to the card; use high-quality USB-C cables rated for USB 3.1 speeds.