SIIG SC-SAE512-S1 User manual

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eSATA II ExpressCard
Quick Installation Guide
04-0417A
Introducing the eSATA II ExpressCard
The eSATA II ExpressCard is an ultra high-speed dual
channel Serial ATA Generation 2 controller.
Features and Benefits
• Adds two eSATA (external Serial ATA) ports
• Supports data transfer speeds up to 3.0 Gbps
(300MBps)
• Compliant with ExpressCard standards
• Compliant with Serial ATA 1.0a specification with
support for full complement of SATA II optional
features
• Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Non-
zero offsets NCQ, and Out-of-order data delivery
NCQ
• Independent command fetch, scatter/gather, and
command execution
• Supports hard disk hot-plugging
System Requirements
• ExpressCard-enabled system with an available
ExpressCard slot
• Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003

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eSATA Connectors
Figure 1: eSATA II ExpressCard
Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided
below. Since the design of systems may vary, refer to
your system’s reference manual for further information,
if needed.
Insert the Card into the ExpressCard slot of your system.
Makesureitisinsertedallthewayinforasolidconnection.
PackageContents
•eSATA II ExpressCard
• Driver CD
• This quick installation guide
Layout

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Driver Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
eSATA II ExpressCard drivers for the following operating
systems:
Windows 2000
1. Install the board and boot up Windows 2000.
2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
3. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended) and click Next.
4. Insert the driver diskette, check CD-ROM drives,
uncheck the other boxes, and click Next. Click Next
again to continue.
5. Click Next
6. RestartWindows to completethe driver installation.
Windows XP/Server 2003
1. Install the board and boot up Windows XP/Server
2003.
2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, Insert the
driver CD, select Install the software automatically
(Recommended), then click Next.
3. Click Finish
4. RestartWindows to completethe driver installation.

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To Verify Windows 2000/XP/2003 Installation
1. Right click My Computer and click Manage.
2. Select Device Manager.
3. Double click SCSI and RAID Controllers, then
double click Silicon Image SiI 3132 ... Controller to
display driver properties.
4. A message This device is working properly is displayed
in the dialog box, the driver has been correctly
installed.
External Device Connection
External Serial ATA devices should come with their own
accessories. In most cases, you just need to power up the
external device and connect it to the external port. For
more information, please refer to the external device's
manual.
Hot-Plugging Hard Disk Drives
To remove a drive from a powered up system, do the
following:
1. Right click My Computer and click Manage.
2. Select Device Manager.
3. Click Disk Drives, right click the target disk and
select Disable/Enable.
4. You can now remove the target disk.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers!
Simply visit our website at www.siig.com and click on Support.
Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers
and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks
away. You can also submit questions online and one of our technical
support analysts will promptly respond.
A lifetime manufacturer warranty supplied with this product is
offered by SIIG, Inc. Please see SIIG website for more warranty
details. If you should happen to encounter any problems with this
product, please follow the procedures below.
If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
product to the store where you purchased from.
If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please
follow these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective, an RMA number will be issued. SIIG RMA department
can also be reached at [phone].
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
•Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)
and any other accessories that came with the original package
must be included.
•Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and
will not be responsible for a product returned without an
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
•You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to
SIIG at the following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538
RMA #: _________________
•SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
in the U.S and International Economy outside of the U.S at
no cost to the customer.

eSATA II ExpressCard is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are
registeredtrademarksofMicrosoftCorporation. Othernamesusedinpublicationareforidentification
only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
January, 2006 Copyright ©2005 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT NAME
eSATA II ExpressCard
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS
B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
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.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
About SIIG, Inc.
Foundedin1985,SIIG,Inc.isaleadingcomputerupgrademanufacturer
of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel
ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b),
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features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.
High-quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of
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