StarTech.com PEXSAT32 User manual

Manual Revision: 07/11/2011
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PEXSAT32
PEXESAT32
2-Port SATA 6Gbps PCI Express Controller
2-Port eSATA 6Gbps PCI Express Controller
*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
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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1
PEXSAT32 View ........................................................................................................................................... 2
PEXESAT32 View ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Installation ..............................................................................................3
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3
Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Verifying Installation ................................................................................................................................ 4
How to Use ..............................................................................................5
RAID Conguration .................................................................................................................................. 5
Specications ..........................................................................................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 oers
simple connectivity between a host computer system and eSATA or SATA revision
3.0 devices. A cost-eective 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 (3.0 Gbps) devices, the adapter card
features a native PCI Express single chip design that provides enhanced compatibility,
reliability and performance.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x 2-port SATA 6Gbps controller
or
1 x 2-port eSATA 6Gbps controller card
• 1 x Low Prole bracket
• 1 x Driver Installation CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• PCI Express enabled computer system with available PCIe card slot
• Microsoft® Windows® XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit), or Linux®

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PEXESAT32 View
PEXSAT32 View

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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
1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the 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.
2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer
system for details.
3. Locate an open PCI Express slot and remove the metal cover plate 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 prole system, remove the full height
bracket on the card and replace with the included low prole bracket.
4. Insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket 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.
5. Place the cover back onto the computer case.
6. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.
Driver Installation
Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2
1. After installing the card into the computer system, boot up the computer.
2. Once logged into Windows, the Hardware/Driver installation wizard should appear.
Insert the Driver Installation CD into the CD/DVD drive when prompted.
3. Windows should automatically start to search the CD for the appropriate drivers.
This may take several minutes.

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4. Once Windows has located the drivers and installed them, the card 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.
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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How to Use
RAID Conguration
To setup a RAID array using the drives connected to the SATA controller card, the
BIOS level conguration menu must be accessed. To access the conguration menu,
during POST (computer startup), the status display for the controller card will display.
When prompted, pressing [CTRL] + [m] will enter the conguration menu. From the
conguration menu, the detected drives can be congured into any of the supported
RAID modes by following the on screen prompts.

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Specications
Bus Interface
PCI Express rev 2.0*
(x1 connector)
SATA rev 3.0
Form Factor Full/Low Prole
Chipset ID Marvell 9128
Connectors 2 x 7-pin eSATA (PEXESAT32)
2 x 7-pin SATA (PEXSAT32)
Maximum Data Transfer Rate SATA: 6 Gbps
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.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/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.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
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
contained in this statement may not apply to you.