StarTech.com PEXSATA24E User's Manual
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1. installation CD DVD is present in the drive and the BIOS has been suitably adjusted to boot from the CD DVD Drive 9 When the Windows Install screen appears fill in the necessary information and click Next Follow the operating system instructions until a page appears asking Where Instruction Manual do you want to install Windows From here click on Load Driver 10 You will then be asked to provide the necessary driver files The files can be accessed by CD DVD or USB Flash Drive As such connect the drivers to the computer using one of these methods and click Browse to specify the location of the files Then click Next 11 Windows Vista will then install the necessary files after which PEXSATA24E will be recognized as a usable drive Select the drive on which you wish to install the operating system and click Next to resume normal operating system installation Windows 2000 XP 2003 Server Fresh Installation Follow the instructions in this section if you are performing a new installation of Windows 2000 XP 2003 and you wish to boot from a drive attached to PEXSATA24E Prior to installation it is advisable to create a driver diskette To do so please locate the following folder located on the Driver CD D PCle 4 SATA Driver i386 where D denotes the CD DVD ROM drive location Copy all files from this directory onto a blank floppy diskette Remove the disk from the drive and label it accordingly 1 Shut2. 4 SATA Driver i386 where D denotes the CD DVD ROM drive location on the included Driver CD From the Device Manager verify that the RAID controller has successfully been installed For more information please refer to page 5 Verifying Successful Installation If the RAID controller does not appear in the Device Manager please re attempt to install the driver by repeating step 3 Once you have established that the driver installation was successful power down the computer connect the intended hard disk to PEXSATA24E and power up the computer Windows 2000 XP 2003 Server Vista Existing Installation Follow the instructions in this section if you are connecting PEXSATA24E to drives on which Windows 2000 XP 2003 has previously been installed 1 Shut down all power connected to the computer as well as all devices connected to the computer peripherally i e Printers Monitors Scanners etc As an added step to ensure safe installation unplug the power supply from the computer Remove the computer cover allowing access to the motherboard and available slots For more detailed instruction on how to perform this step please refer to the documentation that was included with your computer at the time of purchase Locate an empty PCI Express slot removing the metal bracket covering the accompanying empty port socket on the rear panel of the computer chassis 5 Instruction Manual 4 Position the card above
3. down all power connected to the computer as well as all devices connected to the computer peripherally i e Printers Monitors Scanners etc As an added step to ensure safe installation unplug the power supply from the computer 2 Remove the computer cover allowing access to the motherboard and available slots For more detailed instruction on how to perform this step please refer to the documentation that was included with your computer at the time of purchase 3 Locate an empty PCI Express slot removing the metal bracket covering the accompanying empty port socket on the rear panel of the computer chassis 4 Position the card above the open PCI Express slot ensuring that the card is properly aligned with the slot Insert the card firmly into the slot distributing force evenly across the length of the board Once inserted secure the card into the adjoining socket previously covered by metal bracket on the rear panel of the computer chassis using the correct size screw if necessary please consult documentation that accompanied purchase of computer 5 If a floppy drive is available on the host system attach PEXSATA24E to the Serial ATA drive using a SATA data cable If no floppy drive is available please skip to the section entitled Installation Without a Floppy Drive 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each remaining hard drive that will be connected internally to PEXSATA24E 7 Replace the computer cover and re connect al
4. the open PCI Express slot ensuring that the card is properly aligned with the slot Insert the card firmly into the slot distributing force evenly across the length of the board Once inserted secure the card into the adjoining socket previously covered by metal bracket on the rear panel of the computer chassis using the correct size screw if necessary please consult documentation that accompanied purchase of computer 5 Attach PEXSATA24E to the Serial ATA drive using a SATA data cable 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each remaining hard drive that will be connected internally to PEXSATA24E 7 Replace the computer cover and re connect all power to the computer 8 Power on the computer Once Windows boots up the Found New Hardware Wizard will appear If the connected drive s are running Windows XP SP1 or earlier or Server 2003 SP1 or later select No not this time Click Next 9 Insert the Driver CD and select Install the software automatically recommended then click Next 10 If the Hardware Installation window pops up click Continue Anyway then Finish Please note that this driver has been thoroughly tested for stability and compatibility 11 Click Finish Verifying Successful Installation To verify the successful installation of PEXSATA24E 1 Right click on My Computer and select Manage 2 Select Device Manager 3 Double click on SCSI and RAID Controller then double click Marvell Serial ATA Gen 2
5. A24E 1 Shut down all power connected to the computer as well as all devices connected to the computer peripherally i e Printers Monitors Scanners etc As an added step to ensure safe installation unplug the power supply from the computer Remove the computer cover allowing access to the motherboard and available slots For more detailed instruction on how to perform this step please refer to the documentation that was included with your computer at the time of purchase Locate an empty PCI Express slot removing the metal bracket covering the accompanying empty port socket on the rear panel of the computer chassis Position the card above the open PCI Express slot ensuring that the card is properly aligned with the slot Insert the card firmly into the slot distributing force evenly across the length of the board Once inserted secure the card into the adjoining socket previously covered by metal bracket on the rear panel of the computer chassis using the correct size screw if necessary please consult documentation that accompanied purchase of computer Attach PEXSATA24E to the Serial ATA drive using a SATA data cable Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each remaining hard drive that will be connected internally to PEXSATA24E Replace the computer cover and re connect all power to the computer Start the computer as you normally would to perform an operating system installation ensuring that the Windows Vista
6. PCI Express Adapter to display driver properties A message should be displayed in the dialog box indicating that the driver has correctly been installed Specifications Connector 2x Extemal eSATA Connector Cables 1FT sata data cable female connectors Chipset Marvell 88SX7042 OS Support Windows ME 2000 XP Vista 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 or otherwise loss of profits loss of business o
7. PCI Express SATA Card 4 port PCI Express SATA Card PEXSATA24E StarTech com Making hard to find casy 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 e 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 e 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 trademarks registered trademarks and other protected names and or symbols of third party companies not related in any way to StarTech com Wh
8. ch com 4 port PCI E SATA Card Now you ll be able to maximize your computer SATA capability while using only a single PCI Express slot With four internal SATA ports and two eSATA ports you ll be able to add the speed and reliability of SATA to your internal storage with the option of using an eSATA external storage device Features Provides four independent channels for support of up to four SATA drives Supports SATA II 300 drives and is backward compatible with SATA 150 drives Features SATA II native command queuing NCQ Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification 1 0a System requirements Floppy Disk Drive for third party driver installation A PC with an available PCI Express slot CD ROM drive driver installation SATA based drives Package contents This package should contain e 1 x Four channel PCle SATA II adapter e 1x Driver CD e 1x SATA Cable e 1x Instruction Manual this document a Hardware Guide Please Note There are six SATA ports available on PEXSATA24E 4 internally and 2 eSATA connectors externally Based on the images above the respective ports have been named A through F Ports A to D are internal SATA ports while ports E and F are external SATA ports By changing the jumper setting on PEXSATA24E circuit board you will be able to utilize four of the ports simultaneously Please designate which ports you wish to use by adjusting jumper settings according to the chart below By d
9. efault Port A B C and D are working G Jumper Settings JP Description Active Port 1 2 close Enable SATA Connector D JS J2 J5 13 2 3 close Enable SATA Connector E 12 ena 1 2 close Enable SATA Connector C 2 3 close Enable SATA Connector F CA A o o 50 y o oc lt L_ eee eo a a 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 card StarTech com recommends that you wear an anti static strap when installing 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 card by its edges and not the gold connectors Please note The following instructions assume that the SATA drives that will be connected to PEXSATA24E have been physically installed within the computer chassis If this is not the case and you require instruction on how to install the hard drive in the computer chassis please consult the documentation that accompanied your purchase of the hard drive computer Windows Vista Fresh Installation Follow the instructions in this section if you are performing a new installation of Windows Vista and you wish to boot from a drive attached to PEXSAT
10. ere they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech com or an endorsement of the product s to which this manual applies by the third party company in question Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document StarTech com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks registered trademarks service marks and other protected names and or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the property of their respective holders Table of Contents INtrOdUCTION so et aera eee eee eed eee ee ee Lee ee ee 1 Fatis O da tenia beg Raa 1 System Requirements 000 0c cece eee eee teens 1 Package Contents 0 cece eee tees 1 Hardware Guide ossec cece erecta ir a ia aa eee ees 2 Installation ieee catia tse Sepik helene aE wee ted eects Sele ete Sener ek ee eS Se a 3 Windows Vista Fresh Installation ooooooooooooo o 3 Windows 2000 XP 2003 Server Fresh Installation 4 Installation without a Floppy Drive 5 Windows 2000 XP 2003 Server Vista Existing Installation 5 Verifying successful installation o oooooooocooooooo 6 Specifications iii eS eee oc dw elaine See nae epee ete wine we els 7 Technical Support 2 2 6 cece eee eee eee eee eee 8 Warranty Information 0 0 0 cece eee eee 8 a Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTe
11. l power to the computer 8 Turn on the computer Upon first boot Windows will instruct you to Press F6 for third party SCSI or driver installation As such please hit F6 to continue 4 Instruction Manual Press S when setup asks if you want to specify an additional device and insert the boot diskette into your floppy drive then press Enter Select Marvell Serial ATA Adapter then press Enter Press Enter again to finish driver installation then follow the on screen instructions to complete the Windows installation Please note If a Security Alert warning pops up click Yes as this driver has passed Microsoft compatibility testing Follow the setup instructions to select your choice for partition and file system After setup examines your disks it will copy files from the CD to the hard drive selected above and restart the system After restart the setup process will resume installing the new drive s Installation Without a Floppy Drive In the absence of an available floppy drive for driver installation once PEXSATA24E has been installed within the computer 1 2 Connect the fresh blank drive to the motherboard SATA controller Power on the computer and boot from the operating system Boot CD and follow Microsofts Windows installation procedure to complete the operating system installation Once the operating system has been installed on the drive install the driver located at D PCle
12. r any pecuniary loss arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages If such laws apply the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you 7 About StarTech com StarTech com is The Professionals Source for Hard to Find Computer Parts Since 1985 we have been providing IT professionals with the quality products they need to complete their solutions We offer an unmatched selection of computer parts cables server management solutions and A V products and serve a worldwide market through our locations in the United States Canada the United Kingdom and Taiwan Visit www startech com for complete information about all our products and to access exclusive interactive tools such as the Parts Finder and the KVM Reference Guide StarTech com makes it easy to complete almost any IT solution Find out for yourself why our products lead the industry in performance support and value 11 October 2007 Rev A
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