This PCIe USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller card installs into an available PCI-Express x4 slot in your computer and enables you to upgrade your current system by adding two SuperSpeed USB-A (10Gbps) ports.

Add two 10 Gbps USB Type-A Ports to Your Desktop Computer

The controller card enables you to connect two USB-A Gen 2 (10 Gbps) devices to your desktop computer. The USB-A ports are ideal for connecting USB devices such as external hard drives and solid state drives or powering and syncing your mobile devices. The USB-A ports provides up to 4.5W (5V/0.9A) of power per USB port, and are backward compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), and USB 2.0 (480 Mbsp) devices.

Note: USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) is also know as USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), and USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) is also know as USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 (5 Gbps).

SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Performance

The USB 3.2 Gen 2 card features an ASMedia ASM3142 host controller that utilizes x2 lanes of the PCIe 3.0 bus, making the card capable of speeds up to 10Gbps on each port, and enabling fast access to high-performance devices like NVMe drives and SSDs. The controller card supports Multiple INs to reduce bandwidth loss when multiple devices are connected, even when connected through a USB Hub (Note: The USB hub must also support this feature). The card also supports UASP for improved performance with storage devices.

Connector(s)

Connector Type(s)
1 - PCI Express x4
Internal Ports
1 - SATA Power (15 pin)
External Ports
2 - USB 3.2 Type-A (9 pin, Gen 2, 10Gbps)

Hardware

Ports
2
Interface
PCI Express x4
Bus Type
PCI Express
Card Type
Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
Port Style
Integrated on Card
Industry Standards
USB 3.2 Specification
PCI Express Base Specification Rev. 3.0
Intel xHCI Specification Rev. 1.1
UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) Rev. 1.0
Chipset ID
ASMedia - ASM3142

Performance

Total USB Power Output
4.5W (5V @ 0.9A) nominal, per port - Current draw above 2.0A (10W) will initiate Over-Current Protection
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
10Gbps
Type and Rate
USB 3.2 Gen 2 - 10 Gbit/s
UASP Support
Yes

Software

OS Compatibility
Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
Windows Server® 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022
macOS 10.13 to 10.15, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0, 14.0, 15.0
Linux® 3.5 and up - LTS Versions only

Special Notes / Requirements
System and Cable Requirements
PCI Express enabled computer or server with a PCI Express x4 slot or higher (x8, x16)

Optional SATA power connector

The maximum throughput of this card is limited by the bus interface. PCI Express Gen 1.0 max throughput is 2.5Gbps. PCI Express Gen 2.0 and Gen 3.0 max throughput is 10Gbps

What's in the Box
Included in Package
1 - USB 3.1 Card

1 - Full-Profile Bracket (Pre-Installed)

1 - Low-Profile Bracket

1 - Quick Start Guide