StarTech.com PEXMSATA3422 User manual

Manual Revision: 01/02/2015
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PEXMSATA3422
2x mSATA + 2x SATA PCIe SATA III 6Gbps
RAID Controller Card with HyperDuo
*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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 1
Product Overview ..................................................................................1
Product Diagram ....................................................................................................................................... 1
LED and PIN Header LED ........................................................................................................................ 2
Installation ..............................................................................................2
mSATA SSD Installation........................................................................................................................... 2
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3
Driver Installation...................................................................................................................................... 3
Management Utility Installation.......................................................................................................... 5
Verifying Installation................................................................................................................................ 7
Hard Drive Initialization........................................................................8
Port Multiplier ........................................................................................9
Operation ................................................................................................9
RAID Conguration .................................................................................................................................. 9
Administration Console Method......................................................................................................... 10
HyperDuo Conguration........................................................................................................................ 11
Card BIOS Method .................................................................................................................................... 12
Administration Console Method......................................................................................................... 13
HyperDuo Management ........................................................................................................................ 14
Specications..........................................................................................16
Technical Support ..................................................................................17
Warranty Information............................................................................17

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• 1x PCIe mSATA/SATA Controller Card
• 1x Low-Prole Bracket
• 1x Driver CD
• 1x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• PCI Express enabled computer with an available PCI Express x4 slot
• Windows® 8 / 8.1 (32/64bit), 7 (32/64), Vista (32/64), XP (32/64), Windows Server®
2012, 2008 R2, 2003, Mac OS® 10.6 and up (Tested up to 10.9), Linux 3.5
Product Overview
Product Diagram
2x mSATA Slots
2x SATA III Ports

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LED / Header Status
LED0/LED1 - mSATA
Green LEDs On: Drive is linked Blinking: Accessing the drive
LED2/LED3 – SATA
LED Pin Headers On: Drive is linked Blinking: Accessing the drive
LED All – LED
Pin Header
On: When any one of the 4 drives is linked
Blinking: When any one of the 4 drives is accessing
LED and PIN Header LED
Installation
mSATA SSD 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. Gently slide the mSATA connector on your mSATA SSD into the reciprocal connector
/ slot labeled mSATA0 on the controller card, line the “male” connector widths up on
the SSD, with the slot widths on the controller card to ensure your SSD is inserted
properly.
2. Once inserted, gently press the SSD down toward the black mounting bracket clips,
until the drive clicks into place. The SSD has now been installed.
3. Repeat for a second mSATA SSD if desired, using the mSATA1 slot on the controller
card.
Note: To remove a SSD, push the two black clips near the top of the drive toward each
other while simultaneously gently lifting the SSD up at the clips/latch location, once
released from the bracket clips, slide the drive out.

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Hardware 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.
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 x4 slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of
the computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details).
Note: This card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (i.e. 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 desktop system,
replacing the pre-installed standard-prole bracket with the included low-prole
(half-height) installation bracket may be necessary.
5. Connect SATA cables from the SATA Ports on the card to the SATA Hard Drives inside
your computer as desired.
6. Place the cover back onto the computer case.
7. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.
Driver Installation
Windows
Note: The card may auto-install using native drivers, however it is recommended to
use the procedure below to update to the latest driver version.
1. Upon starting Windows, if the Found New Hardware dialog appears on the screen,
cancel/close the window.
2. Download the latest drivers from the www.startech.com website (recommended),
applicable to the Operating System on the host computer that you are installing the
card to, or insert the provided Driver CD into your computers DVD/CD-ROM drive.

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3. Select the Open folder to view les option from the AutoPlay Menu, if AutoPlay is
disabled on your system, or if you have downloaded the driver, browse to your DVD/
CD drive or to the downloaded driver location.
4. Run the Setup/Install “.exe” application within the Driver folder, to start the driver
installation process.
5. Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation.
Note: You may be prompted to restart your system once installation is complete.

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Management Utility Installation
RAID and/or HyperDuo conguration can be accomplished either through the
integrated card-BIOS utility, or through the Marvell Storage Utility (MSU). Details for
installing the MSU are below.
To install the Marvell Storage Utility (MSU) in Windows:
1. Run the MSU Setup/Install “.exe” application located within Marvell Software Utility
folder and follow the on-screen instructions. Select Next and accept the license
agreement when prompted – the default installation options are recommended.
2. After installing the Apache2 HTTP Server (which is a built-in component of the
installation package), the installation may trigger a Windows Security Alert on some
versions of Windows, please allow access.
3. Before opening the MSU, verify that Active Scripting or JavaScript is enabled in
the browser.
a. Internet Explorer
i. From the menu bar, select Tools > Internet Options.
ii. Select the “Security” tab, then “Local Intranet”, then “Custom level”.
iii. In the list of settings, scroll down to Scripting > Active scripting.
iv. Select “Enable”, then click “OK” to conrm the selection.

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b. Firefox
i. From the menu bar, select Tools > Options
ii. Select the “Content” tab and ensure that the “Enable Javascript” option is
checked (should be by default) – if it is not, select it and click “OK”

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Verifying Installation
Windows
1. From the main desktop or start menu, open the Device Manager by right-clicking
on Computer, and then selecting Manage. In the Computer Management window,
select Device Manager from the left window panel. (For Windows 8.1, right-click on
the Start button and click Device Manager).
2. Expand the Storage controllers section, on a successful install you should see the
following device in the list with no exclamation points or question marks. You may
right-click on the device and select Properties to further ensure it is installed and
working correctly.
Note: Depending on your Operating System version, after a successful installation
some users may notice a yellow icon next to Marvell Console ATA Device under the
Other Devices category within the Device Manager. Device performance and operation
is not aected by this notication. If you wish to remove this icon, ensure you have run
the main driver Setup/Install “.exe” application within the Driver folder.