Sonnet Tempo edge SATA Pro 6Gb ExpressCard/34 User Manual

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Preparation for Use

Prior to connecting a drive enclosure and inserting the Tempo
card into your computer, familiarize yourself with the parts. We
also recommend that you read the section in your computer's user
manual that addresses ExpressCard use.
Figure 1 shows the Tempo card's eSATA port. A data cable with
eSATA connectors is required for use with the Tempo card and drive
enclosure. Bare SATA drives and some older drive enclosures use
SATA I connectors; use of these devices with the Tempo card requires
a cable with a SATA I connector on one end. Figure 2 shows both
eSATA and SATA I cable connectors.
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User's Guide for Tempo edge SATA Pro 6Gb
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You Should Have

The following item is included in your product package:
• One Tempo edge SATA Pro 6Gb ExpressCard/34 adapter
The following items are required (sold separately):
• One external Serial ATA drive
• One external Serial ATA (eSATA) data cable

System Requirements

The Tempo edge SATA Pro 6Gb ExpressCard/34 host controller card
requires the following in order to operate in your system:
• ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot
• Mac OS X Version 10.5 or later, or Windows
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Driver Information—Mac OS X
The drivers that enable the Tempo edge SATA Pro 6Gb ExpressCard/34
card to work in your computer are installed as part of Mac OS X; the
Tempo card is ready to use when you power on your computer.
Driver Information—Windows
After starting up Windows, insert the Tempo card (without any
cables attached) into your computer; the drivers that enable the
Tempo edge SATA Pro 6Gb ExpressCard/34 card to operate in your
system are installed automatically. A Found New Hardware popup will
appear. Then, information regarding the process of identifying the
card, and searching for and installing the appropriate software will
appear. Finally, the message "Your new hardware is installed and
ready to use" will be displayed, and then the popup will disappear.
7, or Windows Vista
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