StarTech.com PEXESAT32 User manual

PCI Express Serial ATA
Adapter Card
2-Port SATA 6Gbps PCI Express
eSATA Controller Card
PEXESAT32
PEXSAT32
Instruction Manual
2-Port SATA 6Gbps PCI Express
SATA Controller Card

FCC Compliance 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
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measures:
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
PEXESAT32 View........................................................................2
PEXSAT32 View ..........................................................................2
Installation....................................................................... 3
Hardware Installation...................................................................3
Driver Installation.........................................................................4
Verifying Installation.....................................................................5
Specifications.................................................................. 6
Technical Support........................................................... 7
Warranty Information...................................................... 7

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Introduction
The StarTech.com 2-Port PCI Express 6Gbps eSATA or SATA
Controller Cards offers simple connectivity between a host computer
system and eSATA or SATA revision 3.0 devices. A cost-effective
solution for connecting high RPM hard drives and Solid State Drives
(SSD), which in turn allows for easier data backups and archiving.
With full support for SATA revision 3.0 hard drives and data transfer
speeds of up to 6 Gbps, as well as backwards support for SATA
revision 2.0 devices, the adapter card features a native PCI Express
single chip design that provides enhanced compatibility, reliability and
performance.
Packaging Contents
1 x PEXESAT32 controller card•
or
1 x PEXSATA32 controller card
1 x Low Profile bracket•
1 x Driver Installation CD•
1 x Instruction Manual•
System Requirements
PCI Express enabled computer system with available slot•
Microsoft• ®Windows®XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7
(32/64-bit), or Linux®

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eSATA
connector
LED header
connector
PEXESAT32 View
PEXSAT32 View
LED header
connector
SATA
connector

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Installation
WARNING! PCI Express cards, like all computer equipment, can be
severely damaged by static electricity. Be sure that you are properly
grounded before opening your computer case or touching your PCI
Express card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static
strap when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap
is unavailable, discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up by
touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case)
for several seconds. Also be careful to handle the PCI Express card by
its edges and not the gold connectors.
Hardware Installation
Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the1.
computer (i.e. Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power
cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of the computer.
Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for2.
your computer system for details.
Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate3.
on the rear of the computer case (Refer to documentation for your
computer system for details.). Note that this card will work in PCI
Express slots of additional lanes (i.e. x4, x8 or x16 slots).
OPTIONAL: if installing the card into a low profile system, remove the
full height bracket on the card and replace with the included low profile
bracket.
Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket4.
to the rear of the case.
OPTIONAL: if connecting external LED indicators to the card, connect
the 2x4-pin header on the card to the LEDs.
Place the cover back onto the computer case.5.

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Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and6.
reconnect all other connectors removed in Step 1.
Driver Installation
Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2
After installing the card into the computer system, boot up the1.
computer.
Once logged into Windows, the Hardware/Driver installation wizard2.
should appear. Insert the Driver Installation CD into the CD/DVD
drive when prompted.
Windows should automatically start to search the CD for the3.
appropriate drivers. This may take several minutes.
Once Windows has located the drivers and installed them, the card4.
should be ready for use.
Windows 7
No driver installation is required for Windows 7, as the controller card is
natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.

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Verifying Installation
Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer”
in Vista or later), then select “Manage”. In the new Computer
Management window, select Device Manager from the left window
panel.
Under the “SCSI and RAID Controllers” category (“Storage Controllers”
in Vista or later), should be a “Marvell 91xx” device. Right-click on the
device and select “Properties” to make sure it is installed and working
correctly.
For Windows 7, if using the native drivers, the card will instead be listed
under the “IDE ATA/ATAPI Controller” category as a “Standard AHCI”
device.

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Specications
Bus Interface
PCI Express rev 2.0
(x1 connector)
SATA rev 3.0
Connectors 2 x 7-pin eSATA (PEXESAT32)
2 x 7-pin SATA (PEXSAT32)
Chipset ID Marvell 9128
Maximum Data Transfer Rate SATA: 6Gbps
RAID Support 0, 1, JBOD (single)
Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 50°C (41°F ~ 122°F)
Storage Temperature -25°C ~ 70°C (-13°F ~ 158°F)
Humidity 15~90% RH
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/
Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit),
Linux

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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our
commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need
help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access
our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and
downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in
materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial
date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned
for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion.
The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does
not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse,
abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages
(whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or
otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising
out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid
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