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๐Ÿ’ป febsmart 2 ports usb 3.0 pcie expansion card for windows server, xp, vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 pcs - super fast 5gbps data transfer - built-in self-powered technology - no additional power supply required (fs-u2-pro) logo

๐Ÿ’ป FebSmart 2 Ports USB 3.0 PCIe Expansion Card for Windows Server, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 PCs - Super Fast 5Gbps Data Transfer - Built-in Self-Powered Technology - No Additional Power Supply Required (FS-U2-Pro) Review

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Revainrating 4 out of 5ย ย 
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BrandFebSmart
Hardware InterfaceUSB, PCI
Item Dimensions LxWxH5 x 0.8 x 3 inches
StyleFS-U2-Pro
Item Weight3 Ounces

Description of ๐Ÿ’ป FebSmart 2 Ports USB 3.0 PCIe Expansion Card for Windows Server, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 PCs - Super Fast 5Gbps Data Transfer - Built-in Self-Powered Technology - No Additional Power Supply Required (FS-U2-Pro)

1. This FS-U2-Pro will add 2-USB 3.0 ports on your desktop computer by PCI Express(1X) slot. The 2X superspeed USB 3.0 ports will provide 5Gbps max data(total) transfer speed for video, audio, photos, or files data transmission. 2.Build in FebSmart Self-Powered Technology: Users do not need to plug any additional power cable on board (only PCIe slot) and get each port 2A (4A in total) max power supply for high power-consuming USB device like Hard drive discs etc. Enjoy super easy installation with Plug & Play. 3.Based on RENESAS high performance chipset with more technology. 2X added power module provide 2X 5V/2A current ensure adequate power supply for USB device. 2X electric circuit protector and voltage stable capacitance protect userโ€™s data and device safety than ever. 4. Compatible System:1. Plug and Play on Windows 10,8.1,8(32/64bit) and Windows Server 2012,2012R2,2016,2019.2. Need to Install Driver on Windows XP, Vista,7(32/64bit) and Windows Server 2003,2003R2,2008,2008R2(32/64bit), NOT for MAC OS. 5. 1. This is PCIE to USB 3.0 card, NOT PCIE bridge card, do not use it on GPU risers. 2. Please install driver for this USB card on PCs. 3. Make sure PCs mother board have empty PCIE slot for PCIE USB cards. 4.Make sure USB device is USB 3.0 or can't get USB 3.0 speed. 5. Please use screw driver change bracket if using slim PCs.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Simple USB 3.0 card that works great

I installed this card on an old server to support an external USB 3.0 enclosure for backups and it just works. There were no drivers to install (Windows Server 2016) and it showed up with no problems. So far, so good. Unlike many USB 3.0 cards that have an additional power connector, this one doesn't. Which is great for me since the server I'm using doesn't have standard power cords anyway. But just be aware of that beforehand. Don't plan on using them for high power devices - only for lowโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Best
Cons
  • Factor set

Overall very happy with this card. I wanted a card that didn't require a separate power supply and included a short bracket as it would fit into an old small form factor quad-core processor with limited power options on the motherboard. The physical installation went smoothly. Windows 10 didn't recognize the card, but the USB ports were powered. I used the CD that came with it to install the driver that came with it. It still didn't work. I went to the Febsmart website and downloaded theโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Elegant design
Cons
  • Good but not great

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Wasn't automatically detected in Win 10. Terrible documentation

Wanted to add a few more USB3 ports to my Win10 system without adding an external hub. This item was shipped and delivered quickly and installed easily. Unfortunately, Win 10 didn't automatically detect it and the drivers provided created an unknown device in the USB section of Device Manager. The driver tool provided also messed up my sound card drivers (Realtek) claiming they were out of date. Now my rear speaker jack doesn't work, only the front headphone jack. The printed documentation does

Pros
  • Feels good
Cons
  • Almost everything is there

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Goes well with HP ProLiant MicroServer

I connected the FS-U2-Pro to an older HP ProLiant MicroServer N40L (circa 2013) that only had USB2 ports and had Windows 2012 R2 installed. After attaching the low-profile bracket, the card fitted perfectly into the tight space and immediately started working without the need to install drivers. Backup to external USB3 storage is now much faster than before. Some additional notes:* The POST/BIOS screen does not recognize any storage devices attached to this card. It is not possible to boot from

Pros
  • Nice
Cons
  • Annoyed

4 Star Like Rating. no 5 stars Likes because of the Windows 7 installation process. A driver installation CD is *required* and it runs a 1997 DOS file (.BAT) that requires the end user to know the answers to four consecutive questions (eg .it's an NEC chipset or not - but the card isn't big enough to point out, as some do) so a WIN7 user might reboot 4 times before the correct driver is installed. One of those generic CDs for ten different products, some of which aren't even PCI-e USB products.

Pros
  • Special Offer
Cons
  • Not the best