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Adding connectivity to your computer has never been easier. IOGEAR's GIC251U card adds 5 USB 2.0 ports in a snap. Four of the ports are external for printers, cameras and myriad other devices. There is an internal port so you can hook up a front panel card reader or other device. It's also a great place to put your USB to Bluetooth adapter.
The PCI 2.2 interface lets you use the card in a wide range of computers. Today's operating systems will easily find the card and set everything up so you will be back up and running in no time.
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Meh
- Pros: Nice to have the 4 extra usb slots, easy install etc etc.
- Cons: There is an issue with this card and macs regarding sleep, as in it won't wake up from it since the card has been installed. I didn't scour the entire internet before purchasing, but wish now I had. Running a powermac G5 and I've had a buncha problems with the card so far, buyer beware!
- Other Thoughts: I've read you can put the comp to sleep if you unplug every instance from the card, but I got the card so I wouldn't have to be doing that all the time, ahem.
Great Card
- Pros: Yeah, it does exactly what it claims to. It provides 4 more external USB ports, and one internally. Fully compatible with Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit, no problems.
- Cons: None!
- Other Thoughts: If you need more ports, this is the way to get them!
| Model | GIC251U |
| Type | PCI to USB Card |
| External USB Ports | 4x USB Ports |
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deep sleep at last
- Pros: One of my buds got this card in a B&M store after a salesdroid told him that PMac systems like his Quicksilver G4 and my MDD G4 will deep sleep properly with this card installed. El generico USB cards require disconnecting all attached devices or the system will hang when they go to sleep. I believe Apple documentation says that cards have to remove power from devices properly in order to allow sleep, and none of the cheapie cards out there do it apparently. This card does as he found out when he tried one and I decided that I needed to try it.
- Cons: No cons on this card, in fact it took care of the mother of all cons with USB 2.0 cards in Pmac systems. Big whoop about not needing driver software, none of 'em do if you're using 10.2.4 and up. Not supporting deep sleep was a big PITA with all other cards that I tried in my box. I'm running 10.5.7 on it at the moment.
- Other Thoughts: Said B&M chain doesn't have a store in my town with its population of 1.7 million. I traded said bud some hardware in exchange for his buying said card in said store and sending it to me. Gee if he had told me the brand I could have gotten it from the 'egg myself.
Great for Powermac G4 systems
- Pros: The IOGEAR USB 2.0 PCI card is great for PowerMac G4 systems. There is native support in practically all versions of OSX to natively support this card. In addition it is one of the very few cards out there with the NEC USB 2.0 chipset, which natively supports OS9 as well (if you needed to boot into OS9 for some strange reason).
- Cons: Sometimes I have sleep issues. This can be a problem with all sorts of third party expansion cards on Mac systems however; Apple refuses/doesn't care to fix the problem (especially on G4 systems).
- Other Thoughts: This card is great if you need to add USB 2.0 support to older PowerMac systems. I have 15 of these cards in G4 systems in our office and they work great. MUCH better than USb 1.1 for Thumbdrive use.
I suggest using the SYBA 3.5" internal USB 4 port hub as a great way to add front USB ports to a PMG4 (doesn't fit the Quicksilvers or the MDD G4's unfortunately though).
Works great, inexpensive
- Pros: Installs easily, no problems
- Cons: None
| Model |
| Brand |
IOGEAR |
| Model |
GIC251U |
| Spec |
| Type |
PCI to USB Card |
| External USB Ports |
4x USB Ports |
| Internal USB Ports |
1x USB Port |
| Standard |
USB 2.0 |
| Data Transfer Rate |
480/12/1.5 Mbps |
| Operating Systems Supported |
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP or later, Mac OS 8.6 or later |
| Features |
| Features |
40 times faster than USB 1.1
Supports high speed data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps
Supports Mac OS 8.6 or greater. Requires Mac OS X for USB 2.0 support;
Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP
Four External Type A USB Ports
One Internal Type A USB Port
Hot Swappable - Plug-n-Play
Fully backward compatible with USB 1.1
PC Power Management v2.2 compliant |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
PCI to USB2.0 Card
User Manual
Driver Disk |
Introduction
Adding connectivity to your computer has never been easier. IOGEAR's GIC251U card adds 5 USB 2.0 ports in a snap. Four of the ports are external for printers, cameras and myriad other devices. There is an internal port so you can hook up a front panel card reader or other device. It's also a great place to put your USB to Bluetooth adapter.
The PCI 2.2 interface lets you use the card in a wide range of computers. Today's operating systems will easily find the card and set everything up so you will be back up and running in no time.
Highlights
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Five USB 2.0 Ports
The IOGear GIC251U features four external and one internal USB 2.0 ports to add USB 2.0 capability directly to your computer. Just connect your computer with USB 2.0 devices easily!
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PCI Interface
The IOGear GIC251U features a PCI interface ready to Plug-n-Play. Simply install the card into your PC's free PCI slot without powering down the system!
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Quick Specs
| Brand | IOGEAR |
| Data Transfer Rate | 480/12/1.5 Mbps |
| External USB Ports | 4x USB Ports |
| Internal USB Ports | 1x USB Port |
| Standard | USB 2.0 |
| Type | PCI to USB Card |
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Reviewed By: Erech on 1/24/2007
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
