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04-0449A

PCIe to ExpressCard Adapter
Quick Installation Guide

Introducing the 

PCIe to ExpressCard

The 

PCIe to ExpressCard Adapter 

is the perfect solution for

computer users who wish to share ExpressCard devices

between their notebook and desktop systems.

Features and Benefits

Compliant with USB specification rev. 2.0

Hot-plug and hot-swap support allows for you to

connect/detach devices without turning off the

system (USB-based ExpressCard devices only)

Works with ExpressCard/54 and ExpressCard/34

form factor cards

Works with Broadband Modems, I/O adapters

(e.g.1394a/b), EV-DO data cards, flash memory,

flash card adapters, security, legacy I/O (PS2,

serial, parallel), optical disk drives, GPS receivers

and more

System Requirements

PC with an available PCI Express slot

Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista

Package Contents

PCIe to ExpressCard Adapter

USB cable

Quick Installation Guide

Summary of Contents for PCIe to ExpressCard Adapter

Page 1: ...upport allows for you to connect detach devices without turning off the system USB based ExpressCard devices only Works with ExpressCard 54 and ExpressCard 34 form factor cards Works with Broadband Modems I O adapters e g 1394a b EV DO data cards flash memory flash card adapters security legacy I O PS2 serial parallel optical disk drives GPS receivers and more SystemRequirements PC with an availab...

Page 2: ...e Connecting both at the same time may damage the ExpressCard adapter and system USBCableConnector ExpressCard slot USB Pin out Header Type B USB Connector 5VDC Pin 1 Figure 2 USB Cable Connector Important TheUSB cableconnectorisdesigned to plug into the 4 or 5 pin row of a USB pin out header Makesurethat 5VDC Pin1 isplugged into Pin 1 or Pin 2 on the pin out header ...

Page 3: ...der Figure 3 PCIe to ExpressCard Pin out Header USBCableConnection Figure 4 USB Cable Connection Note Match up Pin 1 5VDC on the USB cable connector to Pin 1 5VDC on the card s pin out header Pin 1 5VDC DATA Pin 1 5VDC DATA GND GND ...

Page 4: ...e cable connector to Pin 1 5VDC on the ExpressCard USB pin out header Caution refer to page3forpropercableconnection Connectingthecable improperly may damage your system Pin Assignment Pin Assignment 1 5VDC 2 5VDC 3 USB Data 4 USB Data 5 USB Data 6 USB Data 7 Ground GND 8 Ground GND 9 None 10 Ground GND MotherboardUSBPin outHeader The typical internal USB Pin out Header found on motherboardsconsis...

Page 5: ...ard s USB pin out header Caution connectingthecableimproperlymaydamageyoursystem Refer to your system s manual for proper connection 7 Boot up Windows and the PCIe to ExpressCard is ready for use No driver installation is needed Type BUSBConnector This connector provides an alternate method to connect totheUSBhostadapter The PCIetoExpressCardAdapter can be connected to an internal USB port Type A ...

Page 6: ... slot then gently slidetheExpressCardintotheslotuntilthelocking mechanism clicks then release pressure To remove the ExpressCard gently press in on the ExpressCard to unlock then pull it out USB basedExpressCardDevices USB basedExpressCarddevicesarehot plug hot swap compatible To insert position the ExpressCard on the left hand side of the ExpressCard slot then gently slidetheExpressCardintotheslo...

Page 7: ...ave the product repaired or replaced Step 1 Submit your RMA request Go to www siig com click Support then RMA to submit a request to SIIG RMA If the product is determined to be defective anRMAnumberwillbeissued SIIGRMAdepartment can also be reached at 510 413 5333 Step 2 After obtaining an RMA number ship the product Properlypacktheproductforshipping Allsoftware cable s andanyotheraccessoriesthatc...

Page 8: ...including interference that may cause undesired operation THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE SIIG Inc 6078 Stewart Ave Fremont CA 94538 3152 About SIIG Inc Founded in 1985 SIIG Inc is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of I O connectivity products including PCI ISA serial and parallel ports USB Serial ATA UltraATA controllers FireWire 1394a b Networking SoundCards andotheraccessorie...

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