StarTech.com PEXSAT31E1 Instruction Manual

StarTech.com PEXSAT31E1 Instruction Manual

1-port esata, 1-port sata pci express sata 6gbps controller card

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PEXSAT31E1
Instruction Manual
PCI Express SATA Controller
Card
1-Port eSATA, 1-Port SATA
PCI Express SATA 6Gbps
Controller Card

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  • Page 1 PEXSAT31E1 Instruction Manual PCI Express SATA Controller Card 1-Port eSATA, 1-Port SATA PCI Express SATA 6Gbps Controller Card...
  • Page 2 StarTech.com. Where 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..............1 Packaging Contents..............1 System Requirements ..............1 Installation ............... 2 Hardware Installation ..............3 Driver Installation .................4 How to Use ..............5 RAID Configuration ..............5 Specifications ..............6 Technical Support ............7 Warranty Information ............7...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The StarTech.com PCI Express SATA/eSATA 6Gbps (SATA revision 3.0) Controller Card adds one internal and one external eSATA port through a single PCIe expansion slot. Offering a cost-effective solution for connecting high-speed storage devices such as high RPM hard drives, Solid State Drives (SSD), and external storage arrays, allowing for easier data backups and archiving.
  • Page 5: Installation

    Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or touching your PCI Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap...
  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation 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 and disconnect all peripheral devices. Remove the cover from the computer case.
  • Page 7: Driver Installation

    Driver Installation Windows XP/Server 2003 - Fresh Install NOTE: These operating systems will require a 3.5” floppy disk drive to install drivers for storage controller cards. Make sure a floppy drive is installed in the computer system and the driver files from the Driver Installation CD are copied onto a floppy disk.
  • Page 8: How To Use

    Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and then click the Next button. Windows should now start searching for the drivers. Once this has completed, click the Finish button. Windows Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen, click on the “Locate and install drivers software (recommended)”...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications PCI Express 2.0 Bus Interface (x1 slot connector) Supported Specifications SATA revision 3.0 Chipset ID Marvell 9128 1 x 7-pin SATA Connectors 1 x 7-pin eSATA LEDs 2 x Activity (via header) Maximum Data Transfer Rate SATA: 6Gbps Supported RAID Modes JBOD, 0, 1 Operating Temperature 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F)
  • Page 10: Technical Support

    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...
  • Page 11 StarTech.com has been making “hard-to-find easy” since 1985, providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A/V customer base that spans many channels, including government, education and industrial facilities to name just a few. We offer an unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, A/V products, KVM and Server...

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