StarTech.com ECESATA22 User manual

eSATA ExpressCard Adapter
ECESATA22 Instruction Manual
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation and usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Verifying successful driver installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Connecting eSATA drives to the ExpressCard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Removing the connected drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Removing the ExpressCard from the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Two Port eSATA ExpressCard Adapter. This
product allows notebook users to experience the high performance capability of eSATA
storage, providing up to 250Mbps bandwidth, as well as support for Native Command
Queue (NCQ) hard drives.
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Features
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•Compliant with ExpressCard Specification 1.0 and ExpressCard 34 Form Factor
•Works with SATA I and SATA II devices
•Hot pluggable
•One available ExpressCard Slot
System Requirements
•Supports Windows 2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista
•1 x 2 Port eSATA ExpressCard Adapter
Package Contents
•1 x Driver CD
This package should contain:
•Operating System: Windows® 2000/XP/2003/Vista
•1 x User Manual

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To verify that the necessary software has been installed:
1. Right-click on My Computer and select Manage.
2. Choose Device Manager.
3. Left-click on the (+) symbol located next to SCSI and RAID controller.
4. Silicon Image SiI 3132 SATALink Controller should be displayed. Right-click on
this listing and select Properties. Under the General tab, you should see that This
device is working properly.
Connecting eSATA drives to the ExpressCard
To begin using your eSATA drive(s) with ECESATA22, simply insert the eSATA connector
provided by the peripheral or attached cable (not included with ECESATA22) into one of
the eSATA ports provided by the ExpressCard.
1. Insert the ExpressCard into an available ExpressCard / 54 or 34mm slot. Since this
card is hot-pluggable, this can be performed while the computer is on or off. Once
the card has been inserted, ensure the computer is powered, to proceed with
installation.
2. Windows will detect that the card has been inserted, and will prompt for driver
installation.
3. Insert the Drivers & Utility CD (included) into the CD/DVDROM drive, and browse to
D:\ Silicon Image/SIL3132/Windows. Press OK to confirm selection.
4. Press Next to continue the installation.
5. Follow the on screen instructions, clicking on Finish to conclude installation.
Verifying successful driver installation
WARNING: Do not disconnect any cables or power sources while the hard
drive is active. This can result in data loss and possible damage to the hard
drive. If you wish to remove the attached external storage, please see the
section entitled Removing the ExpressCard from the computer.

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Removing the connected drive
1. Close all windows and quit all running applications that are stored on the drive or that
are using data stored on the drive.
2. Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your system tray and select the
installed eSATA drive. This will terminate any communication between the host
computer and the drive, making it safe to remove. Once complete, Windows will
display a message when it is safe to disconnect the interface cable or turn off the
drive.
Removing the ExpressCard from the computer
To remove the ExpressCard from the computer, gently pull the card from the
ExpressCard slot.

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Dual 3.5" Drive eSATA to SATA HD Enclosure
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Contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for cables or other
accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.
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3 Ft Shielded External eSATA Cable M/M
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PCI-Express to ExpressCard Adapter

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Bus Type ExpressCard
Connectors 2 x eSATA
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 3.0 Gbps
OS Support Windows® 2000/XP/2003/Vista
Regulatory Certifications CE, FCC, ROHS

Revised: 1 March 2007 (Rev. A)
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