StarTech.com ECESATA1 User manual

Manual Revision: 01/25/2012
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ECESATA1
1 Port Flush Mount eSata ll ExpressCard – 34mm
*actual product may vary from photos

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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 television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Instruction Manual i
Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................1
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................1
Installation............................................................................................................................................................1
Hardware Installation..............................................................................................................................1
Driver Installation......................................................................................................................................2
Verifying Installation................................................................................................................................3
Specications.....................................................................................................................................................4
Technical Support...........................................................................................................................................5
Warranty Information....................................................................................................................................5

Instruction Manual 1
Introduction
The StarTech.com 1-Port eSATA ExpressCard adapter lets laptop and small form factor computer
users experience the high performance capabilities of eSATA external storage with data transfer
rates of up to 3Gbps, as well as Port Multiplier capability with command-based switching for
connecting multiple external hard drives to a host PC or Mac notebook through a single eSATA
connection.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x ExpressCard eSATA adapter card
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• Pentium®4 or later compatible CPU
• Available ExpressCard slot
• Microsoft®Windows®2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7 (32/64-bit),
or Apple® Mac OS®10.4.x/10.5.x
Installation
Hardware Installation
The ExpressCard adapter will simply slide into the ExpressCard slot on any compatible system.
Push the card all the way in, until it ‘clicks’and locks into place. To eject the card, simply push the
card further into the slot until it clicks, and then release and it will then be ejected from the slot.
NOTE: Some ExpressCard/54 slots do not rmly hold an ExpressCard/34 module, so a 34mm to
54mm stabilizer bracket may be necessary (StarTech.com ID: ECBRACKET).

Instruction Manual 2
Driver Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
1. After the hardware installation, Windows will detect the card, and a dialog box named Add
New Hardware Wizard will show on the screen.
2. After the Found New Hardware wizard appears on the screen, insert the Driver CD into your
CD-ROM drive. If you are prompted to connect to Windows Update, please select the “No,
not this time” option and click “Next”.
3. Select the option “Install Drivers Automatically (Recommended)” and then click the “Next”
button.
4. Windows should now start searching for the drivers on the CD. Once this has completed, click
the “Finish” button.
Windows Vista
1. When the Found New Hardware window appears on the screen, click on the “Locate and
install drivers software (recommended)”option. If prompted to search online, select the
“Don’t search online” option.
2. When prompted to insert the disc, insert the Driver CD that came with the card, into your
CD-ROM drive and Windows will automatically proceed to search the CD.
3. If a Windows Security dialog window appears, click the“Install this driver software anyway”
option to proceed.
4. Once the driver is installed, click the “Close” button.

Instruction Manual 3
Verifying Installation
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista), then select Manage.
In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager from the left window panel.
*screenshots/photos for reference only
Double-click on the “SCSI and RAID Controllers” option (“Storage Controllers” in Vista). There
should be a device listed that contains “Silicon Image SiI3132” or similar in it’s name.

Instruction Manual 4
Specications
Host Interface ExpressCard 1.0a
SATA Specication SATA Revision 2.0 (3Gb/s) and 1.0
(1.5Gb/s) compatible
Chipset Silicon Image SiI3132
Form Factor ExpressCard/34 (34mm)
External Connectors 1 x 7-pin eSATA
Port Multiplier Support Yes
LBA Support 48-bit
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 2000/ XP/ Server 2003/
Vista/ 7 (32/64-bit),
Mac OS 10.4.x/ 10.5.x

Instruction Manual 5
Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-lead-
ing 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 two year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the peri-
ods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for re-
pair, 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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employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, conse-
quential, 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 exclu-
sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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