Important setup You must install the RENESAS/VLI USB3.0 driver on your computer before using this card. What it is PCI Express 2.0 X1 addin card that provides seven external USB 3.0 TypeA ports. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. Key benefits speed transfers: USB 3.0 support delivers up to 5Gbps throughput for fast file copying and responsive external drives. Expand connectivity: adds seven standard TypeA USB 3.0 ports to any system with a PCI Express 2.0 X1 slot, reducing the need for external hubs. Simple installation: no extra power connector required — the card draws power from the PCIe slot and supplies +/5V at 900mA to each port, adequate for most buspowered peripherals. Broad device compatibility: works with a wide range of USB peripherals thanks to full backward compatibility. Performance and compatibility highlights Interface: PCI Express 2.0 X1 lane for installation in standard desktop PCIe slots. Ports: USB 3.0 TypeA x7, supporting USB 3.0 speeds and legacy USB 2.0/1.1 devices. Power: No external power connector; power output is +/5V / 900mA per port. Practical use scenarios Workstation expansion: Add seven speed USB ports to a desktop for connecting external SSDs, backup drives, and largecapacity flash drives during video editing or data backup. Small office or home office: Connect multiple peripherals such as printers, scanners, webcams, and USB headsets without relying on additional hubs or power bricks. Peripheral consolidation: Centralize multiple buspowered devices (keyboards, mice, cameras, card readers) on one PCIe slot while maintaining USB 3.0 transfer speeds where supported. Installation notes Requires an available PCI Express 2.0 X1 slot on the host computer. Ensure the RENESAS/VLI USB3.0 driver is installed on the system before use. This card provides a straightforward way to expand USB connectivity and add USB 3.0 performance to compatible desktop systems while keeping installation simple and cable clutter to a minimum.