IOGEAR has made it simple to add two SuperSpeed USB 3. ports to your existing PC, without changing the motherboard or buying a brand new computer. This card is capable of supporting SuperSpeed USB 3. (5Gbps). This increased bandwidth means faster upload of photos or MP3s and drastically better performance of storage devices such as external hard drives. USB 3. is also full-duplex, it can upload and download simultaneously (bi-directional), USB 2. was half-duplex. USB 3. also has new power-management capabilities that allow for unused devices to enter idle, suspend and sleep modes. This new efficient use of energy cuts down on your power consumption. You can also charge your USB devices faster using USB 3. .The new USB 3. PCI Express card will allow you to take full advantage of the USB 3. technology on your current computer system. Put faster response time and more productivity into your digital life today!

Requirements

* Windows® XP, Windows Vista (32/64-bit), and Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
* Available PCI Express slot
Note: USB 3.0 SuperSpeed is only attainable when one USB 3.0 device is connected to another USB 3.0 device.

* 2-Port USB 3.0 PCI Express Card
* Low Profile Bracket
* Installation CD
* Quick Start Guide
* Warranty / Registration Card

* Ten times faster than the current USB 2. specification* Supports data transfer rate up to 5Gbps (SuperSpeed)* LED indicator for USB port status* Dual profile allows use in low profile & standard cases* Backward compatible with current USB 2. and USB 1.1 devices* Each USB port supplies maximum 5V/9 mA power output* Compliant with USB 3. specification Revision 1. * Support PCI Express Base Specification Revision 2.