HighPoint RocketU 1142A User manual

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RocketU 1142A Host Controller
Quick Installation Guide
V1.4
Jul.23, 2015

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Table of Contents
HighPoint RocketU 1142A ........................... 3
Kit Contents ............................................................................ 4
Installing the RocketU Series Host Adapter ............................ 4
Using the 19PIN USB 3.0 Front Panel Port of the RocketU
1142A...................................................................................... 5
Driver Installation (Microsoft Windows)................................. 6
Connecting USB Storage Devices ............................................ 6
Customer Support................................................................... 7
FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference statement 8

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HighPoint RocketU 1142A
HighPoint USB 3.0 HBA’s – High-Performance External Storage for
Your PC
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.
HighPoint’s second generation 4-Port USB 3.0 HBA
Boasting four dedicated 5Gb/s external USB 3.0 Type-A ports, and
powered by a PCIe 2.0 x4 host interface, the RocketU 1142A is the
industry’s fastest USB host bust adapter, and is ideal for high-speed
SATA 6Gb/s SSD’s and hard drives.
The RocketU 1142A has been optimized for maximum USB 3.0
device compatibility, including 4TB and larger SATA 6Gb/s hard disks
and the latest SSD’s.
Key Features
PCI-Express 2.0 x4
Total Transfer Bandwidth up to 20Gb/s
 Two Super Speed USB 3.0 type-A ports and one 10Gb/s Internal
USB 3.0 Front Panel Port
Optimized for external USB drives and drive enclosures
Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 & 1.1
Driver support for Windows / Windows Server
Linux OS support with Linux Kernel embedded USB 3.0 driver
(Require Kernel v2.6.31 or later)

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Compliant with xHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) spec.
Kit Contents
RocketU 1142A host controller
Software CD
Quick Installation Guide
Low profile bracket
Installing the RocketU Series Host Adapter
Note: Make sure the system is powered-off before installing
the RocketU series host adapter.
1. Open the system chassis.
2. Locate an unused PCI-Express ×4 (×8, ×16) slot.
3. Remove the PCI-Express slot cover.
4. Gently insert the RU series into the PCI-Express slot, and secure the
bracket to the system chassis.
5. After installing the adapter, attach the hard disks or disk enclosure
to the RU series card using the USB cables.
6. Close and secure the system chassis.

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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.
Note: Make sure the system is powered-off before installing the USB
3.0 Front Panel device.

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Driver Installation (Microsoft Windows)
Install Driver From Software CD
1. Insert the HighPoint Software CD to the CD/DVD drive.
2. Browse to the software CD folder:
\RocketU\RU1022A_114X\Windows
3. Double click the “setup.exe” and follow the setup wizard steps to
install the ASMedia ASM1042x USB 3.0 Host controller driver.
Verify Installation of the Software
1. On the Start menu, select 'Control Panel'
2. Open on 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. For Vista, Server 2008, Win7, Expand the 'Universal Serial Bus
Controllers' entry
6. Right-click on 'ASMedia xHCI Controller'
7. Select 'Properties'
8. Select the 'Driver' tab
9. Select the 'Driver Details' button
10. The follow file should be displayed, then installation was
successful:
11. -'system32\DRIVERS\asmtxhci.sys' Vista, Server 2008 and Win7
Connecting USB Storage Devices
1. Make surethe RocketU 1142A has been installed into your PC.

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2. Connect the enclosure or hard disk to the HighPoint RocketU 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.
Customer Support
If you encounter any problems while utilizing the RocketU series host
adapter, or have any questions about this or any other HighPoint
Technologies, Inc. product, feel free to contact our Customer Support
Department.
Web Support: http://www.highpoint-tech.com/websupport/
HighPoint Technologies, Inc. websites:
http://www.highpoint-tech.com

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FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference
statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
European Union Compliance Statement
This Information Technologies Equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the following European directives:
European Standard EN55022 (1998) Class B
European Standard EN55024 (1998)
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