USB 3.1 Gen2 PCIe Card – 2× 10Gbps Ports with Self-Powered Technology

Transform your workstation into a high-speed hub with our USB 3.1 Gen2 PCIe card. Built on the ASMedia ASM3142 controller and featuring self-powered technology, this card delivers up to 10Gbps per port (16Gbps total) without drawing extra power from your PSU. Plug it into any PCIe x4, x8, or x16 slot and enjoy instant, driver-free data rates on Windows 10/8.1/8 Server systems and macOS 10.9+ (excluding 10.11). Whether you’re transferring between SSD enclosures, flash drives, or hubs, experience ultra-low latency and stable throughput.

Main Features

• Self-Powered Design: No external cables—each port delivers 5V/3A (total 5V/6A) for reliable performance.
• USB 3.1 Gen2 Speeds: 10Gbps per port, ideal for high-capacity SSDs and HDDs.
• ASMedia ASM3142 Controller: Third-gen chipset with auto bandwidth coordination and built-in heatsink for consistent peak performance.
• Broad Compatibility: Plug & Play on Windows 10/8.1/8 & Server; native support on macOS 10.9–10.15; Linux Kernel compatible.
• Easy Installation: Fits PCIe x4, x8, x16 slots—avoid PCIe x1/x2 for full speeds.

Technical Specifications

People Also Ask

What is USB 3.1 Gen2?

USB 3.1 Gen2 doubles the bandwidth of USB 3.0, offering up to 10Gbps at the same voltage and connector types, ideal for fast storage and video capture devices.

Do I need drivers?

No—Windows 10 and recent macOS versions support this card natively. Older Windows (7, Server 2008/R2) require the included ASMedia driver.

Will it work in a PCIe x1 slot?

This card requires a PCIe x4 or higher slot to achieve Gen2 speeds. Installing in x1 or x2 slots will limit bandwidth.

Ideal Use Cases

• 💾 External SSD Enclosures: Transfer 4K videos and large datasets effortlessly.
• 🎥 Video Capture: Stream or record high-resolution video with minimal latency.
• 💼 Data Backup: Rapidly archive backups to USB HDDs or RAID arrays.