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eSATA II ExpressCard
Quick Installation Guide
Introducing the eSATA II ExpressCard
The eSATA II ExpressCard is an ultra high-speed dual
channel Serial ATA Generation 2 controller.
Features and Benefits
• Adds two eSATA (external Serial ATA) ports to
your ExpressCard equipped notebook or desktop
computer for external drive connections
• Supports data transfer speeds up to 3 Gb/s (300
MB/s)
• Compliant with Serial ATA 1.0a specification with
support for full complement of SATA II optional
feature
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Package Contents • eSATA II ExpressCard • Driver CD • Quick installation guide Layout eSATA Connectors Figure 1: eSATA II ExpressCard Hardware Installation General instructions for installing the card are provided below. Since the design of systems may vary, refer to your system’s reference manual for further information, if needed. Insert the eSATA II ExpressCard into the ExpressCard slot of your system. Make sure it is inserted all the way in for a solid connection. When connecting/disconn
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Driver Installation Windows 7 (32-/64-bit) 1. Install the ExpressCard into an ExpressCard slot. 2. Insert the driver CD. (Close the AutoPlay box if prompted) 3. Right click Computer, click Manage, then click Device Manager. 4. Right click Mass Storage Controller, click Update Driver Software. 5. Click Browse my computer for driver software. 6. Type D:\, click Next. (Change D: to match your CD/DVD-ROM drive letter) 7. Click Close to complete the installation. Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) 1. Insta
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Windows Server 2008 (32-/64-bit) 1. Install the ExpressCard into an ExpressCard slot. 2. At the Found New Hardware window, select Locate and install driver software (Recommended), then click Don't Search Online. 3. When prompted, insert the driver CD and Windows will automatically install the correct driver. 4. Click Close to complete the installation. Windows 2000 1. Install the ExpressCard into an ExpressCard slot. 2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next. 3. Select Search for a suitabl
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External Device Connection External Serial ATA devices should come with their own accessories. In most cases, you just need to power up the external device and connect it to the external port. For more information, please refer to the external device's manual. Connecting Hard Disk Drives When connecting a hard disk drive, hold the eSATA II ExpressCard so it does not move from side to side, otherwise, it may eject from the slot. Safely Remove External Hard Disk Drives To unplug a hard disk driv
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Windows XP / Server 2003 / 2000 1. Right click My Computer and click Manage. 2. Select Device Manager. 3. Double click Disk Drives, right click the target disk. 4. Click Uninstall. Click OK to confirm device removal 5. You can now unplug or turn off the hard disk. Windows Server 2008 1. Right click Computer and click Manage. 2. Double click Diagnostics, select Device Manager. 3. Double click Disk Drives, right click the target disk. 4. Click Uninstall. Click OK to confirm device removal. 5. You
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Windows Vista / Server 2008 The eSATA II ExpressCard will appear in the Safely Remove Hardware utility only if it is plugged into the computer before booting up Windows. 1. The utility is located in the taskbar by the system clock. 2. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon. 3. Click Safely remove Silicon Image SiI 3132 SATALink Controller. 4. At the Safe To Remove Hardware box, click OK. It is now safe to remove the eSATA II ExpressCard. Note: If the eSATA II ExpressCard does not appear in the S
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Assigning Drive Letter to an External Hard Disk Most external hard disks come formatted and ready to use. When connected, a drive icon will show up in Computer/My Computer and you can access the drive. However, sometimes Windows will not automatically assign a drive letter to a formatted external hard disk drive, in this case, the drive icon will not show up in Computer/My Computer. If this happens, follow the directions below to assign a drive letter to the hard disk. You will only need to do
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2. Right click on the Healthy disk (the disk without a name and drive letter), then click Change Drive Letter and Paths. See Figure 3. Figure 3 3. At Change Drive Letters and Paths, click Add. Figure 4 9
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4. At Add Drive Letter or Path, select Assign the following drive letter, then choose any available drive letter from the drop down box. Click OK. Figure 5 5. A drive letter, in this example G:, should be assigned to the Healthy drive. Repeat these steps if no drive letter appears. Figure 6 10
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Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly respond. SIIG offers a lifetime manufacturer warranty with this product. Please see our web site for more warranty details. If you enco
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About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/ Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio. All centered around the distribution and switching of A/V signals over CAT5/6, these products include matrix switc
