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Sabrent support admitted that when Windows has the PC in Sleep Mode, the ASMedia chip on the card does not trickle enough current to keep the external hard drive alive, so when the PC is awakened, the HD causes AutoPlay to pop. There is no fix or reasonable workaround. So, I've returned the card to Frys and uninstalled the USB3
driver. The Sabrent card is the only USB3 upgrade card sold by Frys in their Austin store. Next, I think I'll try the Western Digital 2-port PCIx-USB 3.0 card which uses NEC chips & which also does not require an additional power cable. The many Amazon customer reviews I read about the WD card were very good, but the Amazon price of $37 will probably keep me waiting for a sale because I don't yet own any USB3 devices anyway. Also, I'm waiting for the price of WD's My Book 2TB or 3TB external HD to come down.