Dynex DX-ESATAP User manual

USER GUIDE
GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR • GUÍA DEL USUARIO
2-port eSATA II PCI Express
Adapter
Adaptateur PCI Express eSATA II à 2 ports
Adaptador eSATA II PCI Express de 2
puertos
DX-ESATAP
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2Contents
Dynex DX-ESATAP
2-port eSATA II PCI Express
Adapter
Contents
Important safety instructions ...................................2
Adapter components ................................................3
Features ....................................................................3
Installing the PCI Express adapter .............................6
Troubleshooting .....................................................12
Specifications .........................................................13
Legal notices ...........................................................14
One-year limited warranty .....................................15
Français.......................................18
Español .......................................35
Important safety instructions
• Always read the safety instructions and User Guide
carefully. Keep this User Guide for future reference.
• When using some operating systems, the driver software
must be installed prior to operation.
• Do not drop or allow forceful impacts to the product, or
install it in locations exposed to heavy vibrations.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product in any way.
Disassembly or modification may not only void warranty,
but could also cause damage or lead to fires or electric
shock.
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• Do not use or store the product in damp locations. Liquid
entering the product may cause damage or lead to fires or
electric shock.
• Before removing the PCI Express adapter from its package,
safely discharge any static electricity build-up which may
damage the computer or the PCI Express adapter by
touching an unpainted piece of metal. Handle the card by
the metal mounting bracket and printed circuit board
edges only.
• Avoid touching the gold-plated PCIe connectors and the
internal electronic components.
• This product is for general computer use. It is not to be used
in equipment requiring exceptional reliability, particularly
when the breakdown or malfunction of this product may
jeopardize life or health (such as aerospace equipment,
atomic power control systems, traffic-related equipment,
transportation equipment, industrial robotics, combustion
equipment, various safety devices, and life-support
systems).
Adapter components
Package contents
• 2-port eSATA II PCI Express adapter
• DC power cables (2)
• Utilities CD
•UserGuide
Features
• Provides two independent Serial ATA channels and external
power ports
• Supports 1-lane 2.5 Gbps PCI Express
• Supports Serial ATA Generation II transfer rate of 3.0 Gbps
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• Support SATA II NCQ (Native Command Queuing) to
maximize system performance
• 31 commands and scatter/gather tables per port on-chip
• Provides large 4-pin internal power connector
Interface
•PCIExpressbus
System requirements
• PCI Express-enabled system with an available PCI Express
slot
• Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac 10.4.x and above
5V DC output
5V DC output
eSATA port
eSATA port
Internal power
connector
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Using the correct eSATA cable
Note: Make sure that you have the correct eSATA cable to
connect your external SATA device to the PCI Express adapter.
There are two types of SATA cables available, which are used for different
applications. The internal SATA type A cable has an L-shaped key on each
plastic plug. This type of cable is used with an internal SATA port to
connect an internal SATA drive.
The external eSATA cable has a shielded plug, which does not have an L-
shaped key. The eSATA cable is designed to connect an external SATA
device, so it must therefore provide better EMI (electromagnetic
interference) and ESD (electrostatic discharge) prevention. This type of
cable is capable of a fast data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s.
The following picture can help you to recognize both standard SATA and
eSATA cables. If you do not have an eSATA cable, you must purchase one
from your local dealer.
eSATA cable (no
L-shaped key)
SATA type A cable (has
an L-shaped key)
Use this connector
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6Installing the PCI Express adapter
Installing the PCI Express adapter
Installing the hardware
Caution: Before touching any electronic components, make
sure that you first touch an unpainted, grounded metal object
to discharge any static electricity stored on your clothing or
body.
Caution: Handle the PCI Express adapter by the metal
mounting bracket and the printed circuit board edges only.
Avoid touching the gold-plated PCIe connector and the
internal electronic components.
Note: Opening your computer's case may void your computer's
warranty. Contact your computer's manufacturer before
opening the case to make sure that you do not void the
warranty.
To install the PCI Express adapter:
1Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and all
cables.
2Open your computer case. See your computer's user guide
for information about removing the cover.
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3Locate an available PCI Express slot.
4Remove the screw that secures the backplate, then remove
the backplate. If your computer case is tooless, refer to the
User Guide for instructions.
5Carefully insert the adapter into the PCIe slot, seating it
firmly into the slot. Do not touch the PCIe bus contacts on
the adapter.
6Secure the adapter to the case using either the screw you
removed from the backplate or the tooless equivalent
(depends on the case).
7Connect an available 4-pin power plug fromyour computer
power supply to the PCI Express adapter’s JP1 power
connector.
PCI connectors
PCI Express
connector, X1
PCI Express
connector, X16
Backplate
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8Close your computer's case.
9Plug in the power cord and other cables, then turn on your
computer.
Installing the software
Windows OS driver Installation
To install the Windows driver:
1Save all files and close all programs.
2If you install the adapter first, your PC will detect the
adapter and the Found New Hardware Wizard opens. If that
happens, click Cancel.
3Insert the included utility CD into your CD drive. The first
driver installation utility page opens automatically.
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4Click Install Driver. The Welcome to the Dynex eSATA
adapter Driver Setup Wizard opens. Follow the on-screen
instructions to install the driver.
When the installation is complete, the Installation Complete
dialog box opens.
5Click Close to complete the driver installation.
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6To verify the driver installation, right-click the My
Computer icon on your desktop, then click Properties.
7Click Device Manager, then double-click Silicon Image
Sil 3132 SATALink Controller. The message “This device
is working properly” is displayed, confirming that the driver
has been correctly installed.
MAC OS driver installation
To install the driver in Macintosh OS 10.4.x or later:
1Save all files and close all programs.
2Insert the included utility CD into your CD drive. The first
driver installation utility page opens automatically.
3Click Exit, then locate and open the “Mac driver” folder.
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