StarTech.com 2 Port SATA 6 Gbps PCI Express eSATA Controller Card (PEXESAT32) user manual

Contents

1. Introductionp. 4

   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…

2. System Requirementsp. 4

   PCI Express enabled computer system with available PCIe card slot • Microsoft® Windows® XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit), or Linux®

3. PEXSAT32 Viewp. 5
4. PEXESAT32 Viewp. 5
5. Installationp. 6

   WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening…

6. Hardware Installationp. 6

   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…

7. Verifying Installationp. 7

   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…

8. How to Usep. 8

   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…

9. RAID Configurationp. 8

   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…

10. Specificationsp. 9

    Bus Interface PCI Express rev 2.0* (x1 connector) SATA rev 3.0 Form Factor Full/Low Profile Chipset ID Marvell 9128 Connectors 2 x 7-pin eSATA (PEXESAT32) 2 x…

11. Technical Supportp. 10

    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…

12. Warranty Informationp. 10

    This product is backed by a lifetime warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods…