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2x mSATA + 2x SATA PCIe SATA III 6Gbps
RAID Controller Card with HyperDuo
PEXMSATA3422
DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com
FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com
ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com
IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com
NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com
PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com
For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com
Manual Revision: 01/02/2015
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- Page 1 DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr.startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com Manual Revision: 01/02/2015...
- 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. Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document, StarTech.com hereby...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ....................1 Packaging Contents ..........................1 System Requirements ..........................1 Product Overview ..................1 Product Diagram ............................1 LED and PIN Header LED ........................2 Installation ....................2 mSATA SSD Installation ........................... 2 Hardware Installation ..........................3 Driver Installation ............................3 Management Utility Installation ...................... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Packaging Contents • 1x PCIe mSATA/SATA Controller Card • 1x Low-Profile Bracket • 1x Driver CD • 1x Instruction Manual System Requirements • PCI Express enabled computer with an available PCI Express x4 slot • Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64), Windows Server® 2012, 2008 R2, 2003, Mac OS®... -
Page 5: Led And Pin Header Led
LED and PIN Header LED LED / Header Status LED0/LED1 - mSATA On: Drive is linked Blinking: Accessing the drive Green LEDs LED2/LED3 – SATA On: Drive is linked Blinking: Accessing the drive LED Pin Headers LED All – LED On: When any one of the 4 drives is linked Pin Header Blinking: When any one of the 4 drives is accessing... -
Page 6: Hardware Installation
PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static electricity. 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 is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several seconds. - Page 7 3. Select the Open folder to view files option from the AutoPlay Menu, if AutoPlay is disabled on your system, or if you have downloaded the driver, browse to your DVD/ CD drive or to the downloaded driver location. 4. Run the Setup/Install “.exe” application within the Driver folder, to start the driver installation process.
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Page 8: Management Utility Installation
Management Utility Installation RAID and/or HyperDuo configuration can be accomplished either through the integrated card-BIOS utility, or through the Marvell Storage Utility (MSU). Details for installing the MSU are below. To install the Marvell Storage Utility (MSU) in Windows: 1. Run the MSU Setup/Install “.exe” application located within Marvell Software Utility folder and follow the on-screen instructions. - Page 9 b. Firefox i. From the menu bar, select Tools > Options ii. Select the “Content” tab and ensure that the “Enable Javascript” option is checked (should be by default) – if it is not, select it and click “OK” Instruction Manual...
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Page 10: Verifying Installation
Verifying Installation Windows 1. From the main desktop or start menu, open the Device Manager by right-clicking on Computer, and then selecting Manage. In the Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left window panel. (For Windows 8.1, right-click on the Start button and click Device Manager). -
Page 11: Hard Drive Initialization
Hard Drive Initialization If the mSATA SSD or SATA HDD is new or otherwise blank, it may need to be initialized and formatted before use. Follow the steps below in Windows to initialize the drive. 1. From the main desktop or start menu, right-click on Computer and then select Manage. -
Page 12: Port Multiplier
Port Multiplier Port Multiplier (PM) allows for multiple SATA drives (up to 4) to be connected to a single SATA host port. PM allows for easy, cost-effective storage scalability both inside and outside the PC or server. It is commonly used to connect a multi-drive SATA/eSATA hard drive enclosure/backplane using a single cable. -
Page 13: Administration Console Method
1. The “Create Virtual Disk” configuration options appear in the “Information” pane (right-side), here you are able to select the RAID level and other configuration options: a. Select 2 HDDs for RAID 0 or RAID 1 b. Select 3 HDDs for RAID 0 c. -
Page 14: Hyperduo Configuration
4. This will enable you to place a checkbox beside the disks that you would like to use as part of the RAID set. Once you have selected, click “Next” to confirm your selection. 5. You will now be presented with configuration options for your RAID set. Choose the appropriate options and select “Submit”... -
Page 15: Card Bios Method
WARNING! Capacity mode is a data-destructive process. Please back up all data before using capacity mode. Card BIOS Method 1. When prompted on startup, press Ctrl+M to enter the card BIOS utility Press <Ctrl>+<M> to enter BIOS Setup or <Space> to continue_ 2. -
Page 16: Administration Console Method
8. After configuring the virtual disk, highlight “Next” and press Enter. Press Y to confirm the creation of the virtual disk. It will now be listed in the Topology Pane (left). Administration Console Method 1. From the left pane of main screen of the Marvell Storage Utility (MSU), select the adapter and hover the mouse over the “Operation”... -
Page 17: Hyperduo Management
The newly created HyperDuo drive will then appear in the left pane and begin initializing. This can take up to 30 minutes to complete, and system performance may be slow during this period. HyperDuo Management 1. From the left pane of the MSU, select “HyperDuo Service” 2. - Page 18 3. Select Submit to apply your changes, then select “OK” on the pop-up that follows. 4. If the folder you would like to optimize is not available, select “Advanced” from the “HyperDuo Service” pane. 5. The “Customize Wizard” will pop-up and allow you to select the desired folders. Instruction Manual...
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Page 19: Specifications
Specifications Ports 2x mSATA Slot, 2x SATA Ports Mini SATA Interface SATA Bus Type PCI Express Card Type Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.) Port Style Integrated on Card Serial ATA 3.0 specification Industry Standards PCI Express 2.0 Chipset ID Marvell 9230 Connector Type(s) 1 - PCI Express x4 Male 2 - mSATA (52 pin;... -
Page 20: Technical Support
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