SIIG SC-SAEE22-S1 User manual

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eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard
Quick Installation Guide
04-0438A
Introducing the eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard
The eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard is an ultra high-speed
dual channel Serial ATA Generation 2 controller.
Features and Benefits
• Adds two external (eSATA) ports to your
ExpressCard equipped notebook or desktop
computer for external drive connections
• Supports data transfer speeds up to 3.0Gb/s
(300MB/s)
• Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and
SATA TCQ commands
• Compliant with Serial ATA 1.0a specification
• Compliant with eSATA (external SATA) connector
specifications
• Supports SATA hard disk hot-plugging
System Requirements
• Notebook PC with an available ExpressCard slot
• Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003

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PackageContents
•eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard
• Driver CD
• This quick installation guide
Layout
eSATA
connectors
Figure 1: eSATA II 2-port 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.

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Driver Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard drivers.
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. InsertthedriverCD,checkCD-ROMdrives,uncheck
the other boxes, and click Next. Click Next again to
continue.
5. Click Finish.
6. RestartWindowsto complete the driverinstallation.
Windows XP/Server 2003
1. Install the board and boot up Windows XP/Server
2003.
2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard:
XP (w/SP1 or earlier)/Server 2003: continue to step #3
XP (w/SP2 or later)/Server 2003 (w/ SP1 or later): select
No, not at this time, then click Next.
3. Insert the driver CD, select Install the software
automatically (Recommended), then click Next.
4. Click Finish.
5. RestartWindowsto complete the driverinstallation.

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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.
Connecting Hard Disk Drives
When connecting a hard disk drive, hold the eSATA II
2-Port ExpressCard so it does not move from side to side,
otherwise, the ExpressCard may eject from the slot.
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.
Thisproductcomeswith alifetime manufacturerwarranty. Please see
SIIGwebsite for more warranty details. Ifyou should happen to have
any problems with this product, follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
product to the store where you purchased from.
B) Ifyourpurchase has passed thestore'sreturn 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. Ship the product
to 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 2-Port ExpressCard is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarksofMicrosoftCorporation. Othernamesusedinthispublicationareforidentificationonly
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September, 2006 Copyright ©2006 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT NAME
eSATA II 2-Port 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),
Networking,SoundCards, and other accessories. SIIG is thepremier
one-stop source of upgrades.
SIIGproducts offercomprehensive usermanuals, manyuser-friendly
features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.
High-quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of
installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the
lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be
foundincomputer retail stores, mail order catalogs,ande-commerce
sites in the Americas and the UK, as well as through major
distributors, system integrators, and VARs.