SilverStone ECU04

Are you looking for a highly reliable solution to extend your motherboard's capabilities with modern USB 3.1 ports? Then we recommend the purchase of the ECU04 card from the renowned SilverStone. With the 10Gb/s dual throughput, it will provide many possibilities even for the use of several high-end peripherals. At the same time, backward support is available for all previous standards (USB 3.0/2.0/1.1). The card supports UASP performance optimisation and XHCI for an immediate use without the need for additional installation of drivers.

Key features

• Modern 19pin internal USB 3.1 connector
• PCI Express 2.0 x2 guarantees up to 10Gb/s throughput
• Supports the specifications of XHCI 1.1 and UASP 1.0
• Includes an optional cap for low profile positions

Parameters and specifications:

Interface:
USB 3.1 controller: ASMedia ASM1142
To the motherboard: PCI Express 2.0 x2, 10Gb/s (low profile)
USB ports: 19pin internal connector for two USB 3.1 ports
Power: 5V via 15-pin Serial ATA power connector

Transfer rates:
USB 3.1 (10Gb/s)
USB 3.0 (5Gb/s)
USB 2.0 (480Mb/s)
USB 1.1 (12Mb/s)

Supported OS:
Windows 7 (32bit/64bit), 8/8.1 / 10 (32bit/64bit)
Ubuntu/Linux/Mac OS

Note:
1) If you use Windows 7 operating system, you need to install the driver (available on the Silverstone website).
2) Windows 8/8.1 and 10 support the card automatically.
3) Ubuntu/Linux and Mac OS users should check the availability of the XHCI feature if it is supported, then there is no need to install the drivers.