The IC-230U 3 Port USB PCI Card is a PCI interface USB expansion card from I-O DATA. It supports the USB 2.0 protocol and provides 3 USB ports for the computer, 2 of which are external USB ports and 1 of which is an internal USB port. It is suitable for computers that need to expand USB ports.
The IC-230U is a low‑profile, half‑height PCI card that adds three USB 2.0 ports (two external, one internal) to computers lacking built‑in USB connectors. It supports USB 2.0 transfer rates up to 480 Mbps and is backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices.
The manual explains how to install the card in an empty PCI slot, replace the mounting bracket for low‑profile cases, and install the appropriate drivers for Windows and Mac OS. It also includes troubleshooting tips, FCC compliance information, and a list of the package contents.
| Ports | Internal 1, External 2 |
|---|---|
| Output Voltage (per port) | +5V DC |
| Output Current (per port) | 500 mA (max) |
| Operating Temperature | 5 ~ 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -20 ~ 60 °C |
| Humidity | 0 ~ 80 % RH |
It provides three independent downstream ports – two external ports and one internal port.
Each port can supply up to 500 mA of current.
Supported systems include Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98 SE, and Mac OS 8.6 or higher.