StarTech.com 2 Port SATA 6 Gbps PCI Express SATA Controller Card
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1. Windows XP Server 2003 Vista Server 2008 R2 1 After installing the card into the computer system boot up the computer 2 Once logged into Windows the Hardware Driver installation wizard should appear Insert the Driver Installation CD into the CD DVD drive when prompted 3 Windows should automatically start to search the CD for the appropriate drivers This may take several minutes 4 Once Windows has located the drivers and installed them the card should be ready for use Windows 7 No driver installation is required for Windows 7 as the controller card is natively supported so the drivers are already installed StarTech com Verifying Installation Windows XP Server 2003 Vista Server 2008 R2 7 From the main desktop right click on My Computer Computer in Vista or later then select Manage In the new Computer Management window select Device Manager from the left window panel Open ay STARTECHCOM PC Explore 4 System Tools Computer Search Task Scheduler Shes Disk drives 8 Event Viewer X Display adapters 2 8 Shared Folders eld DVD CD ROM drives Map Network Drive gt dB Local Users and Groups Bj Human Interface Devices IDE ATA ATAPI controllers Keyboards Disconnect Network Drive Mice and other pointing devices 918 Monitor gt Services and Applications Network adapters Ports COM amp LPT 192. Processore a Sound video and game controllers 8 Storage controllers 80 System devices Universal Serial Bus contsllrs Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Under the SCSI and RAID Controllers category Storage Controllers in Vista or later should be a Marvell 91xx device Right click on the device and select Properties to make sure it is installed and working correctly For Windows 7 if using the native drivers the card will instead be listed under the IDE ATA ATAPI Controller category as a Standard AHCI device StarTech com How to Use RAID Configuration To setup a RAID array using the drives connected to the SATA controller card the BIOS level configuration menu must be accessed To access the configuration menu during POST computer startup the status display for the controller card will display When prompted pressing CTRL m will enter the configuration menu From the configuration menu the detected drives can be configured into any of the supported RAID modes by following the on screen prompts IE RAID on chip controller ENTER Operation F18 Exit Save ESC Return StarTech com Specifications PCI Express rev 2 0 Bus Interface x1 connector SATA rev 3 0 2 x 7 pin eSATA PEXESAT32 Connectors 2 x 7 pin SATA PEXSAT32 Chipset ID Marvell 9128 Maximum Data Transfer Rate SATA 6Gbps RAID Support 0 1 JBOD single Op
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4. 8 StarTech com Introduction The StarTech com 2 Port PCI Express 6Gbps eSATA or SATA Controller Cards offers simple connectivity between a host computer system and eSATA or SATA revision 3 0 devices A cost effective solution for connecting high RPM hard drives and Solid State Drives SSD which in turn allows for easier data backups and archiving With full support for SATA revision 3 0 hard drives and data transfer speeds of up to 6 Gbps as well as backwards support for SATA revision 2 0 3 0 Gbps devices the adapter card features a native PCI Express single chip design that provides enhanced compatibility reliability and performance Packaging Contents 1x PEXESAT32 controller card or 1 x PEXSATA32 controller card 1xLow Profile bracket e 1 x Driver Installation CD e 1 Instruction Manual System Requirements PCI Express enabled computer system with available slot Microsoft Windows XP Server 2003 Vista Server 2008 R2 7 32 64 bit or Linux StarTech com PEXESAT32 View LED Header connector eSATA connector PEXSAT32 View LED Header connector SATA Connector StarTech com Installation WARNING PCI Express cards like all computer equipment can be severely damaged by static electricity Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching your Express card StarTech com recommends that you wear an anti static strap when installing
5. RENESAS 2 2 Instruction Manual PCI Express Serial ATA Adapter Card 2 Port SATA 6Gbps PCI Express eSATA Controller Card 2 Port SATA 6Gbps PCI Express SATA Controller Card StarTech com Making hard to find FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of Trademarks Registered Trademarks and other Protected Names and Symbols This manual may make reference to trad
6. any computer component If an anti static strap is unavailable discharge yourself of any static electricity build up by touching a large grounded metal surface such as the computer case for several seconds Also be careful to handle the PCI Express card by its edges and not the gold connectors Hardware Installation 1 Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer i e Printers external hard drives etc Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer 2 Remove the cover from the computer case See documentation for your computer system for details 3 Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the computer case Refer to documentation for your computer system for details Note that this card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes i e x4 x8 or x16 slots OPTIONAL if installing the card into a low profile system remove the full height bracket on the card and replace with the included low profile bracket 4 Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the rear of the case OPTIONAL if connecting external LED indicators to the card connect the 2x4 pin header on the card to the LEDs 5 Place the cover back onto the computer case StarTech com 6 Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other connectors removed in Step 1 Driver Installation
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8. erating Temperature 5 C 50 C 41 F 122 F Storage Temperature 25 C 70 C 13 F 158 F Humidity 15 90 RH Compatible Windows XP Server 2003 Vista P Server 2008 R2 7 32 64 bit Systems Linux PCI Express 2 0 compliant card slots support 5 Gbps transfer rates while PCI Express 1 x card slots only support 2 5 Gbps StarTech com Technical Support StarTech com s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry leading solutions If you ever need help with your product visit www startech com support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools documentation and downloads Warranty Information This product is backed by a lifetime warranty In addition StarTech com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted following the initial date of purchase During this period the products may be returned for repair or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion The warranty covers parts and labor costs only StarTech com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse abuse alteration or normal wear and tear Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech com Ltd and StarTech com USA LLP or their officers directors employees or agents for any damages whether direct or indirect special punitive incidental consequential
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