StarTech.com SAT32MSATM User manual

Manual Revision: 10/28/2013
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SAT32MSATM
SATA to mSATA port Adapter
*actual product may vary from photos

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FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
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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
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Table of Contents
Product Diagram ....................................................................................1
Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Rear View...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction............................................................................................2
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 2
MSATA Drive Installation.......................................................................2
System Installation ................................................................................3
Hard Drive Initialization........................................................................4
Technical Support ..................................................................................6
Warranty Information............................................................................6

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Product Diagram
Front View
Rear View
SATA Port
mSATA Drive
Connector
4-pin power
connector
SSD Clip

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• 1 x SATA to mSATA Adapter
• 1 x SATA Power to 4-pin small peripheral Molex Power Adapter
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• MSATA SSD Drive
• Computer System with:
Available SATA port on the motherboard
Available SATA Power connector on the power supply
MSATA Drive Installation
WARNING! SSD Drives and storage adapters require careful handling. If you are
not careful with your SSD Drive, lost data may result. Always handle your drive with
caution. Be sure that you are properly grounded by wearing an anti-static strap when
handling computer components or discharge yourself of any static electricity build-up
by touching a large grounded metal surface (such as the computer case) for several
seconds.
1. Slide the mSATA connectors on your mSATA drive into the mSATA Drive Connector
on the SAT32MSATM.

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2. Gently apply pressure to the top center of the drive until it locks into place on either
side of the SSD clip. To release the drive from the SSD clip, pull up on the top of the
clip using the leavers attached to either side of clip.
3. The mSATA drive is now installed.
System Installation
1. Open your computer case (refer to the computer case user manual for details).
2. Connect an available SATA power connector from your power supply to the SATA
power portion of the included SATA to 4-pin Power Adapter.
3. Connect the 4-Pin portion of the included SATA Power to 4-pin Power Adapter to
the 4-pin power connector on the SAT32MSATM.

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4. Plug the SATA port on the SAT32MSATM with installed drive into an available SATA
port on the system motherboard.
5. Replace the cover on your computer system, and installation is now completed.
Hard Drive Initialization
If the MSATA drive is new or otherwise blank, it may need to be initialized and
formatted before use. Follow the steps below in a Windows interface to initialize the
drive.
1. From the main Windows desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/
7 / 8), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Disk
Management from the left window panel.

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2. A dialog window should automatically appear, asking you to initialize the drive.
Depending on the version of Windows, it will give you the option of either creating
an “MBR” or“GPT” disk. GPT (GUID partition) is not compatible with some older
operating systems, while MBR is supported by newer and older operating systems.
3. Once initialized, locate the Disk that says it is “Unallocated” (check the listed hard
drive capacity to conrm it’s the correct hard drive) and then right-click in the
section that says “Unallocated” and select “New Partition”.
4. Follow the on screen prompts to initialize the drive in the format of your choice.

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Technical Support
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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.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two year 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.
Limitation of Liability
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ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
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