StarTech.com PEXESAT322I User manual

Manual Revision: 06/18/2012
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PEXESAT322I
PCI Express eSATA/SATA 6Gbps 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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 1
Installation ..............................................................................................2
Hardware Installation............................................................................4
Driver Installation ..................................................................................4
Verifying Installation .............................................................................5
Windows....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Specications..........................................................................................6
Technical Support ..................................................................................7
Warranty Information............................................................................7

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Introduction
The PEXESAT322I PCI Express SATA III Controller Card (6 Gbps) gives you the option to
add 2 internal or external SATA ports to your computer, through a single PCI Express (x1)
card slot. The card features on board jumper selection, which enables you to congure
the card to provide 2 internal or external SATA III ports, or one of each, as needed.
The SATA III card features Port Multiplier (PM) support on each port, which allows
multiple drives to be connected over a single cable when necessary to maximize the
number of SATA device connections while reducing the amount of cabling required.
The card is fully compliant with the SATA revision 3.0 specication (up to 6Gbps of data
bandwidth), enabling you to utilize the speeds of high performance hard drives and Solid
State Drives (SSD), as well as SATA-based optical drives (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Blu-Ray).
The PEXESAT322I SATA III Controller card is backed by our 2-year manufacturer
warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Packaging Contents
• PCIe SATA Controller
• Low Prole Bracket
• Driver CD
• Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• PCI Express enabled computer system with available PCI Express expansion card slot
• Optical disk drive for driver installation from CD
• Microsoft® Windows® XP/ Server 2003/ Server 2008 R2/ Vista/ 7/ 8 (32/64-bit)

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7-pin SATA ports
7-pin eSATA ports
Internal/External Port
Selection Jumpers
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.

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Jumper Position Active Port
J1~J4 1-2 Closed SATA 1
2-3 Closed (default) eSATA 1
J5~J8 1-2 Closed SATA 2
2-3 Closed (default) eSATA 2
Jumper Settings
Of the 4 physical ports located on the card, only two of the ports can be active at a
time. Selecting the ports you wish to activate is accomplished via the jumper blocks
located on the card. Ports SATA 1 and eSATA1 are grouped together, while ports SATA 2
and eSATA 2 are grouped together.
NOTE: By default the eSATA ports (1,2) are both active.
eSATA 1
eSATA 2
SATA 1
SATA 2

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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 and disconnect all peripheral devices.
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).
4. Gently insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the
rear of the case.
NOTE: If installing the card into a small form factor/low prole system, replacing the
pre-installed full prole bracket with the included low prole installation bracket
may be necessary.
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/Vista/Server 2003/ Server 2008 R2/ 7 / 8
1. Upon starting Windows, the card should be automatically detected and Windows
will install default drivers. Once this is complete, insert the included driver CD into
the computer’s optical drive.
2. AutoPlay should automatically launch and display all of the folders on the CD or
give you the option to view all les. If not, open “My Computer” and double-click on
the CD/DVD drive.
3. Enter the folder “PCIe”, then “ASM106x” and double-click the le “Setup.exe”.
4. This will launch the driver Installation wizard. Continue through the wizard and
once complete, all the necessary drivers will be installed.
5. Restart the computer.

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Verifying Installation
Windows
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then
select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Device Manager
from the left window panel.
In the Device Manager, under the “IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers” category, you should see
a new Asmedia SATA controller device listed.

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Specications
Host Interface PCI Express 2.0 (x1 slot connector)
SATA revision 3.0
Form Factor Full/Low Prole
Chipset ID ASMedia AS1061
External Connectors 2 x 7-pin eSATA receptacle
Internal Connectors 2 x 7-pin SATA receptacle
Maximum Data Transfer Rate SATA III: 6 Gbps
Port Multiplier Support Yes
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F)
Humidity 5% ~ 85% RH
Dimensions 120.0mm x 67.0mm x 20.0mm
Weight 60g
Compatible Operating Systems Windows XP/ Server 2003/ Server 2008 R2/
Vista/ 7/ 8 (32/64-bit)

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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 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
contained in this statement may not apply to you.