Dynex DX-ESATL User manual

USER GUIDE
GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR • GUÍA DEL USUARIO
2-port eSATA II ExpressCard
Adapter
Adaptateur ExpressCard eSATA II à 2 ports
Adaptador de ExpressCard eSATA II de 2
puertos
DX-ESATL
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2Contents
Dynex DX-ESATL
2-port eSATA II ExpressCard
Adapter
Contents
Important safety instructions ...................................2
Adapter components ................................................3
Features ....................................................................3
Installing the adapter ...............................................5
Troubleshooting .....................................................10
Specifications .........................................................11
Legal notices ...........................................................11
One-year limited warranty .....................................13
Français.......................................16
Español .......................................32
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 ExpressCard adapter from its package,
safely discharge any static electricity build-up which may
damage the computer or the ExpressCard adapter by
touching an unpainted piece of metal.
• 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 ExpressCard adapter
• Utilities CD
•UserGuide
Features
• Compliant with the new ExpressCard type 34 interface
• Supports 1-lane2.5 Gbps ExpressCard/34 form factor
• Provides two eSATA II shielded connectors
• Supports Serial ATA Generation II transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s
• Supports SATA II NCQ (Native Command Queuing) to
maximize system performance
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4Adapter components
• 31 commands and scatter/gather tables per port on-chip
• Provides twodataaccess LED indicators
Caution: When you connect external SATA devices to the
ExpressCard adapter, they must be self-powered SATA devices,
which come with their own accessories.
Using the correct eSATA cable
Note: Make sure that you have the correct eSATA cable to
connect your external SATA device to the ExpressCard 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.
SATA connectors (2)
Data access LED indicator
Data access LED indicator
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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.
System requirements
• ExpressCard-enabled system with an available Express Card
34 mm or 54 mm slot
• Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac 10.4.x or higher
Installing the adapter
Installing the hardware
To install the ExpressCard adapter:
• Slide the ExpressCard adapter into the Express Card slot of
your notebook computer until itis firmly seated in the slot.
(Refer to the Express Card slot installation instructions in
your notebook computer’s user guide)
eSATA cable (no
L-shaped key)
SATA type A cable (has
an L-shaped key)
U
se t
hi
s connector
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6Installing the adapter
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 notebook 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.
6To verify the driver installation, right-click the My
Computer icon on your desktop, then click Properties.
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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.
4Double-click the Sil3132_1.1.9u_sil_Pkg.pkg file. The
Welcome to the Sil3132 Mac OS X Driver Installer dialog box
opens.
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5Click Continue,then follow the on-screen instructions to
install the driver. Several screens later, you are prompted to
enter your (user)Name and Password.
6Enter your default (user)Name and Password, then click
OK. The Successful Installation dialog box opens.
7Click Close to complete the installation.
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10 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Solution
The Windows
Device Manager
does not show
the ExpressCard
adapter
• Make sure that the ExpressCard adapter is correctly installed in
the Express Card slot.
• Repeat the driver installation procedure,then make sure that the
device exists. Right-click the My Computer icon on your
desktop, click Properties, then click the Device Manager.If
the Silicon Image Sil 3132 SATALink Controller is shown, the
ExpressCard adapteris working correctly.
• Remove the ExpressCard adapter and reinsert it in the
ExpressCard slot.
• Make sure that your computer's operating system is updated to
the latest version.
An eSATA
peripheral is not
detected by the
computer
(Windows)
Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, click
Properties, then click the Device Manager.If the SATA
peripheral is listed in the Device Manager, it should be
working correctly.
If it is shown as an unknown device, the cause may be a
defective eSATA peripheral or its software drivers. Do the
following:
• Check the eSATA connection and try a different eSATA cable.
• Check your SATA device's power source, and make sure that it
provides enough power for your SATA device to run stably. Refer
to the SATA peripheral’s user guide for the power supply
specifications.
• Uninstall your SATA device, then reinstall the SATA device driver.
• Make sure that the SATA device is using a current driver. You can
download current driver software fromthe manufacturer's Web
site.
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