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PCI Express SATA Card
4 port PCI Express SATA Card
PEXSATA24E
Instruction Manual
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F FC CC C C Co om mp plliia an nc ce e S St ta at te em me en nt t 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
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Instruction Manual T Ta ab blle e o of f C Co on nt te en nt ts s Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Hardware Guid
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Instruction Manual I In nt tr ro od du uc ct tiio on n Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 4 port PCI-E SATA Card. Now, you’ll be able to maximize your computer SATA capability, while using only a single PCI-Express slot. With four internal SATA ports, and two eSATA ports, you’ll be able to add the speed and reliability of SATA to your internal storage, with the option of using an eSATA external storage device. Features � Provides four independent channels for support of up to four SATA driv
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Instruction Manual H Ha ar rd dw wa ar re e G Gu uiid de e B D G A C E F Please Note: There are six SATA ports available on PEXSATA24E, 4 internally and 2 eSATA connectors externally. Based on the images above, the respective ports have been named A through F. Ports A to D are internal SATA ports, while ports E and F are external SATA ports. By changing the jumper setting on PEXSATA24E circuit board, you will be able to utilize four of the ports simultaneously. Please designate which ports you
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Instruction Manual I In ns st ta alllla at tiio on n 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 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 th
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Instruction Manual do you want to install Windows?”. From here, click on Load Driver. 10. You will then be asked to provide the necessary driver files. The files can be accessed by CD, DVD, or USB Flash Drive. As such, connect the drivers to the computer using one of these methods, and click Browse to specify the location of the files. Then, click Next. TM 11. Windows Vista will then install the necessary files, after which PEXSATA24E will be recognized as a usable drive. Select the drive on
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Instruction Manual Press [ S ] when setup asks if you want to specify an additional device, and insert the boot diskette into your floppy drive, then press [Enter] Select [Marvell Serial ATA Adapter], then press [Enter] . Press [Enter] again to finish driver installation, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Windows installation. Please note: If a Security Alert warning pops up, click Yes, as this driver has passed Microsoft compatibility testing. Follow the setup instruction
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Instruction Manual 4. Position the card above the open PCI Express slot, ensuring that the card is properly aligned with the slot. Insert the card firmly into the slot, distributing force evenly across the length of the board. Once inserted, secure the card into the adjoining socket (previously covered by metal bracket, on the rear panel of the computer chassis), using the correct size screw (if necessary, please consult documentation that accompanied purchase of computer). 5. Attach PEXSATA
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Instruction Manual S Sp pe ec ciif fiic ca at tiio on ns s 4x Internal SATA Connectors Connectors 2x External eSATA Connectors Cables 1FT sata data cable (female connectors) Chipset Marvell 88SX7042 TM OS Support Windows ME/2000/XP/Vista T Te ec ch hn niic ca all S Su up pp po or rt t 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 compreh
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A Ab bo ou ut t S St ta ar rT Te ec ch h. .c co om m StarTech.com is “The Professionals’ Source for Hard-to-Find Computer Parts”. Since 1985, we have been providing IT professionals with the quality products they need to complete their solutions. We offer an unmatched selection of computer parts, cables, server management solutions and A/V products and serve a worldwide market through our locations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Taiwan. Visit www.startech.com for complete
