HighPoint RocketU 1388D Quick Installation Manual

Pcie 3.0 to 8-port usb-c 3.2 10gb/s hba

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RocketU 1388D
PCIe 3.0 to 8-Port USB-C 3.2 10Gb/s HBA
Quick Installation Guide
V1.00

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  • Page 1 RocketU 1388D PCIe 3.0 to 8-Port USB-C 3.2 10Gb/s HBA Quick Installation Guide V1.00...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introducing the HighPoint RocketU 1388D ..........2 Kit Contents ..................... 2 System Requirement ................2 Board Layout .................... 3 Installing the RocketU 1388D Host Adapter ..........4 Driver Installation ..................6 Verifying Installation (Windows) .............. 7 Verifying Installation (macOS) ..............8 Verifying Installation (Linux) ..............
  • Page 3: Introducing The Highpoint Rocketu 1388D

    Introducing the HighPoint RocketU 1388D The RocketU 1388D is a 16-lane USB-C 3.2 10Gb/s PCIe 3.0 x16 host adapter. It can be easily installed into any x16 slot, and is natively supported by the latest versions of Windows, MacOS, and Linux distributions.
  • Page 4: Board Layout

    Board Layout Low-Noise Cooling Fan 8x USB Type-C Ports External power port...
  • Page 5: Installing The Rocketu 1388D Host Adapter

    Note: Please do not remove the heat sink. 1. Open the system chassis and locate an unused PCI-Express x16 slot. 2. Gently insert the RocketU 1388D into the PCI-Express slot, and secure the bracket to the system chassis. 3. After installing the adapter, attach the USB device with USB cables.
  • Page 6 6 pin PCIe power cable RU1388D relies on two power sources to support eight USB Devices, power supplied through the PCIe bus, and power from the system’s PSU via an external 6 pin PCIe power cable. If the external cable is not connected, there will be insufficient power to support all 8 USB Devices;...
  • Page 7: Driver Installation

    Driver Installation Windows Platforms: The RocketU 1388D is natively supported by Windows 8 and later (no driver installation is required). Mac OS: The RocketU 1388D is natively supported by macOS 10.9 and later (no driver installation is required). Linux The RocketU 1388D is natively supported by Linux 2.6.35 and later...
  • Page 8: Verifying Installation (Windows)

    Verifying Installation (Windows) 1. Open Device Manager. 2. Expand the 'Universal Serial Bus Controllers' entry. 3. If the driver is installed properly, four “ASMedia USB 3.1 eXtensible Host Controller” and eight “USB Root Hub” entry should be displayed. Note: USB3.1 has been renamed to USB3.2, but the system display has not been updated to USB3.2, the current display is still USB3.1.
  • Page 9: Verifying Installation (Macos)

    Verifying Installation (macOS) 1. Access the System Information app, and click on PCI under Hardware. 2. Verify if the driver is installed properly for the “pci1b21, 2142” USB eXtensible Host Controller.
  • Page 10: Verifying Installation (Linux)

    USB3.2, the current display is still USB3.1 Connecting USB Storage Devices 1. Power on the system. 2. Connect the USB device to the HighPoint RocketU HBA with a USB cable. 3. For hard drives or enclosures, allow the device to spin up for a few moments.
  • Page 11: Fcc Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference 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.
  • Page 12: Customer Support

    Customer Support If you encounter any problems while utilizing this or any other HighPoint Technologies, Inc. product, feel free to contact our Customer Support Department. Web Support: https://highpoint-tech.com/websupport/ HighPoint Technologies, Inc. websites: https://www.highpoint-tech.com © Copyright 2021 HighPoint Technologies, Inc. All right reserved.

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