HighPoint RocketU 1344A User manual

RocketU 1344A
PCIe 3.0 to Quad Port USB 3.1 HBA
Quick Installation Guide
V1.0

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Table of Contents
Introducing the HighPoint RocketU 1344A ........................................... 2
Kit Contents........................................................................................ 2
System Requirement........................................................................... 2
Board Layout....................................................................................... 3
Installing the RocketU 1344A Host Adapter .......................................... 4
Driver Installation................................................................................ 4
Verifying Installation (Windows) .......................................................... 5
Verifying Installation (Mac OS X) .......................................................... 5
Connecting USB Storage Devices.......................................................... 5
FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference statement................ 6
Customer Support............................................................................... 7

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Introducing the HighPoint RocketU 1344A
The RocketU 1344A is a 4-Channel USB 3.1 10Gb/s PCIe 3.0 x4 host
adapter. It can be easily installed into any PCIe x4, x8 or x16 slot, and is
natively supported by the latest versions of Windows, Mac OS, and Linux
distributions.
Backwards Compatible with USB 3.0/2.0 Devices
In addition to high-performance USB 3.1 storage devices, the RocketU
1344A 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 1344A host controller
Quick Installation Guide
System Requirement
PC with Windows 8.1 and later
Mac OS 10.10 and later

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Board Layout

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Installing the RocketU 1344A 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 (x4, x8 or
x16) slot.
2. Remove the PCI-Express slot cover.
3. Gently insert the RocketU 1344A into the PCI-Express slot, and
secure the bracket to the system chassis.
4. After installing the adapter, attach the USB device with USB cables.
5. Close and secure the system chassis.
Driver Installation
Windows Platforms: The RocketU 1344A is natively supported by
Windows 8 and later (no driver installation is required).
Mac OS: The RocketU 1344A is natively supported by Mac OS 10.10 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.
Verifying Installation (Mac OS X)
1. Open the system hardware PCI list.
2. Verify if the driver is installed properly for the “pci1b21,2142”USB
eXtensible Host Controller.
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. Thes e l imits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiateradio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur i n 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 differentfrom that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician 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 causeharmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may causeundesired
operation. European Union Compliance Statement This Information Technolo gies
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.
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http://www.highpoint-tech.com/websupport/
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