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5.  If you have a SATA-III hard drive or SSD, connect it to the Combo Card using the provided 

SATA cable. Ensure that both ends of the SATA cable are securely connected to both the 
card and the hard drive, and that the SSD or hard drive’s power cable is also connected. 

         

 

6.  Align the USB 3.0 / SATA-III Combo Card with the PCI Express slot and press down firmly 

until it is fully seated in the slot. 

       

 

7.  Secure the USB 3.0 / SATA-III Combo Card to the computer case with the appropriate 

screw or other mounting method used by your case. 

Summary of Contents for PDC3

Page 1: ...User s Manual USB 3 0 SATA III Combo Card PDC3 Version 1 0...

Page 2: ...Safety Precautions 3 General Use 3 Transferring Data 3 Power 3 Product Overview 4 Hardware Installation 5 Driver Installation 8 Connecting USB devices 11 Troubleshooting 12 Specifications 13 Ordering...

Page 3: ...tween your PC and any USB devices or SATA drives you plug into the card With two external SuperSpeed USB 3 0 ports and two internal SATA III ports Transcend s USB 3 0 SATA III Combo Card is ideal for...

Page 4: ...NCQ Native Command Queuing Supports PCI bus power management interface rev 1 2 Compact size saves space and inside your PC Includes low profile installation bracket Two power connection options 15 pin...

Page 5: ...USB 3 0 SATA III Combo Card s metal bracket has been secured to your computer case with a screw or other mounting method provided by your case manufacturer Transferring Data Transcend does NOT take a...

Page 6: ...4 Product Overview Figure 1 USB 3 0 SATA III Combo Card A Two USB 3 0 Ports B PCI Express x1 Connector C 15 pin SATA Power Input D 4 pin Power Input E Two SATA III Ports F Installation Bracket...

Page 7: ...short and long slots will both work and remove the metal bracket or placeholder next to the slot 4 Connect an available 4 pin power connector or 15 pin SATA power connector from your computer s power...

Page 8: ...nected to both the card and the hard drive and that the SSD or hard drive s power cable is also connected 6 Align the USB 3 0 SATA III Combo Card with the PCI Express slot and press down firmly until...

Page 9: ...bles Low Profile Installation Bracket OPTIONAL Smaller computer cases may require use of the included Low Profile Bracket in order to install the Expansion Card in your system Unscrew the two mounting...

Page 10: ...menus to locate your product or enter its model number in the Search field 2 Download the PDC3 USB 3 0 Driver and the PDC3 SATA III Driver then double click the Setup exe files to install the drivers...

Page 11: ...9 SATA III Driver USB 3 0 Driver 4 Choose I accept the terms of the license agreement and then click Next 5 Click Next to continue SATA III Driver SATA III Driver 6 Click Install...

Page 12: ...10 USB 3 0 Driver 7 Once the driver has finished installing click Finish to exit the wizard SATA III Driver USB 3 0 Driver 8 Restart your system...

Page 13: ...two USB 3 0 ports If the driver has been installed successfully your computer should automatically detect the device Most USB storage devices do not require drivers which means you may begin using yo...

Page 14: ...SATA power connector from your PC power supply to the Expansion Card For best results use a power cable that is not connected to hard drives or other components with high power consumption The 4 pin o...

Page 15: ...rface PCI Express 2 0 single lane x1 SATA Ports 2 internal supports SATA 1 5Gb s 3Gb s 6Gb s USB Ports 2 external supports USB 1 1 2 0 3 0 Connection Bandwidth USB 3 0 Up to 5Gb s SATA III Up to 6Gb s...

Page 16: ...correct disposal of your old product helps prevent potential negative consequences on the environment and human health Battery Disposal Your product contains a built in rechargeable battery covered b...

Page 17: ...ding prolonged exposure to humidity acts of nature improper installation including connection to incompatible equipment or problems with electrical power including undervoltage overvoltage or power su...

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