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- Page 1 RocketU 114x Host Controller USB 3.0 Host Adapters User’s Guide Revision: 1.01 Jul. 11, 2013 HighPoint Technologies, Inc.
- Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 2013 HighPoint Technologies, Inc. This document contains materials protected by International Copyright Laws. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or transcribed in any form and for any purpose without the express written permission of HighPoint Technologies, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3 Kit Contents................................... 7 4 Hardware Description and Installation ........................8 4.1 RocketU 114x Host Adapter Board Layout ....................8 4.2 Installing the RocketU 114x Host Adapter..................... 8 4.3 Using the 19PIN USB 3.0 Front Panel Port of the RocketU 1142A............9 5 RocketU Series Host Adapter Driver Inst allation ....................10... -
Page 4: Features And Specifications
HighPoint RocketU 114x HighPoint USB 3.0 HBA’s – Dedicated 5Gb/s per-port Performance HighPoint has capitalized on recent advances in USB 3.0 connectivity, and has made 5Gb/s per-port performance a reality. USB 3.0 is no longer limited to plug-and-play device hubs; RocketU HBA’s take external USB 3.0 storage to the next level. - Page 5 Controller for Universal Serial bus (USB), which is capable of interfacing to USB 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 compatible devices. The specification is also referred to as the USB 3.0 Host Controller specification. RocketU 114x Series HBA Family: RocketU 1144E - 2 USB 3.0 Ports and 2 eSATA 6Gb/s Ports RocketU 1144C - 4 USB 3.0 Type-A Ports...
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Page 6: Physical Specifications
2 Physical Specifications Host Adapter Dimensions: RocketU 1144E: 120mm x 115mm x 19 mm (4.72” x 4.52” x 0.06”) RocketU 1144C/1144B: 96mm x 95mm x 19mm (3.78” x 3.74” x 0.06”) RocketU 1142A: 130mm x 69mm x 19mm (5.12” x 2.70” x 0.06”) EMI: FCC Part 15 Class B and CE Thermal and Atmospheric Characteristics:... -
Page 7: Kit Contents
3 Kit Contents • RocketU 1144E USB 3.0 HBA / RocketU 1144C USB 3.0 HBA / RocketU 1144B USB 3.0 HBA / RocketU 1142A USB 3.0 HBA • Low Profile Bracket (RocketU 1142A only) • CD (Driver Software) • Quick Installation Guide... -
Page 8: Hardware Description And Installation
4 Hardware Description and Installation 4.1 RocketU 114x Host Adapter Board Layout PORT1, PORT2 eSATA Port PORT3, PORT4 USB 3.0 Port RocketU 1144C/1144B 4.2 Installing the RocketU 114x Host Adapter Note: Make sure the system is powered-off before installing the RocketU host adapter. -
Page 9: Using The 19Pin Usb 3.0 Front Panel Port Of The Rocketu 1142A
4.3 Using the 19PIN USB 3.0 Front Panel Port of the RocketU 1142A The RocketU 1142A provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support. It is compatible with any standard USB 3.0 front panel device such as the RocketPanel Series USB 3.0 front panel adapter or the USB 3.0 all in one card reader front panel adapters. -
Page 10: Rocketu Series Host Adapter Driver Installation
5 RocketU Series Host Adapter Driver Installation 5.1 Driver Installation - Microsoft Windows 1. Insert the HighPoint Software CD into the CD/DVD drive. 2. Windows should automatically start the Software CD, and display the following window: 3. Or you can browse the software CD folder: \RocketU\RU1022x_112x_114x\Windows Double click the “setup.exe”... - Page 11 4. Click Finish to exit the wizard when you has successfully installed driver. Note: The ASMedia ASM1042x driver is embedded into Windows 8. Windows 8 will automatically use this driver when the RocketU HBA is installed.
- Page 12 5. You can also install the RocketU 114x driver manually, using Device Manager. Device Manager will display the RocketU 114x HBA under “Other ” devices, with a yellow “!” mark.
- Page 13 6. Right-click the “Universal Serial Bus Controller ” entry and select “Update Driver Software”.
- Page 14 7. Select “Browse my computer for driver software” in the popup window. 8. Browse to the following Software CD folder: \RU1022x_112x_114x\Windows\Driver...
- Page 15 9. Follow the InstallShield Wizard’s prompts to install the RocketU 114x driver. Click “Close” to exit the Wizard and reboot once the driver has been successfully installed.
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Page 16: Verify Installation Of The Software - Microsoft Windows
5.2 Verify Installation of the Software - Microsoft Windows 1. On the Start menu, select 'Control Panel'. 2. Open the 'System' applet (you may first have to select 'Switch to Classic View'). 3. Select the 'Hardware' tab. 4. Select the 'Device Manager' button. 5. -
Page 17: Driver Installation -Linux
1. The RocketU 114x HBA’s support the xHCI specification. Linux distributions that utilize Kernel v2.6.31 or later will automatically recognize these HBA’s. 2. When USB SSD’s, flash drives or hard drives are attached to the RocketU 114x HBA, the system will recognize them as “sdb” devices:... -
Page 18: Connect Hard Disk To Rocketu 114X Host Adapter
1. Make sure the RocketU 114x has been installed into your PC. 2. Connect the enclosure or hard disk to the RocketU 114x HBA with USB 3.0 cables. 3. Allow the drives/enclosure to spin up for a few moments. Once the devices are ready, they will be recognized by the operating system and can be accessed as needed. -
Page 19: Firmware Update
7 Firmware Update The firmware update utility must be run while the system is operating in a pure DOS environment. The update utility cannot be run from a DOS-prompt window. 1. Visit the www.highpoint-tech.com website to download the latest firmware. 2. -
Page 20: Thank You
8 Thank You Thank you for purchasing the RocketU 114x Host adapter. We appreciate your support, and welcome any questions, comments or product suggestions you may have. -
Page 21: Customer Support
9 Customer Support If you encounter any problems while utilizing RocketU series Host Adapters, or have any questions about this or any other HighPoint Technologies, Inc. product, feel free to contact our Customer Support Department. HighPoint Technologies, Inc. websites: http://www.highpoint-tech.com/ http://www.hptmac.com/...