HighPoint RocketU 1244A User manual

RocketU 1244A
PCIe 3.0 to Quad Port USB 3.1 HBA
Quick Installation Guide V1.00

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Table of Contents
Introducing the HighPoint RocketU 1244A .............................................. 2
Kit Contents ............................................................................................. 2
System Requirement................................................................................ 2
Board Layout............................................................................................ 3
Installing the RocketU 1244A Host Adapter............................................. 3
Driver Installation .................................................................................... 4
Verifying Installation (Windows).............................................................. 5
Verifying Installation (macOS).................................................................. 6
Verifying Installation (Linux) .................................................................... 7
Connecting USB Storage Devices ............................................................. 7
FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference statement ................. 8
Customer Support.................................................................................... 9

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Introducing the HighPoint RocketU 1244A
The RocketU 1244A is an 8-lane USB 3.1 10Gb/s PCIe 3.0 x8 host adapter.
It can be easily installed into any PCIe x8 or x16 slot, and is natively
supported by the latest versions of Windows, MacOS, and Linux
distributions.
Backwards Compatible with USB 3.1/2.0 Devices
In addition to high-performance USB 3.1 storage devices, the RocketU
1244A is backward capable with industry standard USB 3.0 and USB
2.0 peripherals such as hubs, card readers and interface devices.
Kit Contents
⚫RocketU 1244A host controller
⚫Quick Installation Guide
System Requirement
⚫PC with Windows 8.1 and later
⚫macOS 10.9 and later
⚫Linux 2.6.35 and later

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Board Layout
Installing the RocketU 1244A Host Adapter
Note: Make sure the system is powered-off before installing the host adapter.
1. Open the system chassis and locate an unused PCI-Express (x8 or
x16) slot.
2. Gently insert the RocketU 1244A into the PCI-Express slot, and
secure the bracket to the system chassis.
3. After installing the adapter, attach the USB device with USB cables.
4. Close and secure the system chassis.
4x USB
3.1 Ports

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Driver Installation
Windows Platforms: The RocketU 1244A is natively supported by
Windows 8 and later (no driver installation is required).
Mac OS: The RocketU 1244A is natively supported by macOS 10.9 and
later (no driver installation is required).
Linux: The RocketU 1244A is natively supported by Linux 2.6.35 and
later (no driver installation is required).

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Verifying Installation (Windows)
1. Open Device Manager.
2. Expand the 'Universal Serial Bus Controllers' entry.
3. If the driver is installed properly, an “ASMedia xHCI Controller” entry
should be displayed.

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Verifying Installation (macOS)
1. Access the System Information app, and click on PCI under
Hardware.
2. Verify if the driver is installed properly for the “pci1b21,2142” USB
eXtensible Host Controller.

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Verifying Installation (Linux)
1. Open terminal and enter the following command:
lspci
2. If the driver is installed properly, an “ASM2142 USB 3.1 Host
Controller” entry should be displayed.
Connecting USB Storage Devices
1. Power on the system.
2. Connect the USB device to the HighPoint RocketU HBA with a USB
cable.
3. For hard drives or enclosures, allow the device 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.

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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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Customer Support
If you encounter any problems while utilizing this or any other HighPoint
Technologies, Inc. product, feel free to contact our Customer Support
Department.
Web Support:
https://highpoint-tech.com/websupport/
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