Dynex DX-ESATAP User manual

USER GUIDE

GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR • GUÍA DEL USUARIO

2-port eSATA II PCI Express

Adapter

Adaptateur PCI Express eSATA II à 2 ports

Adaptador eSATA II PCI Express de 2

puertos

DX-ESATAP

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2Contents

Dynex DX-ESATAP

2-port eSATA II PCI Express

Adapter

Contents

Important safety instructions ...................................2

Adapter components ................................................3

Features ....................................................................3

Installing the PCI Express adapter .............................6

Troubleshooting .....................................................12

Specifications .........................................................13

Legal notices ...........................................................14

One-year limited warranty .....................................15

Français.......................................18

Español .......................................35

Important safety instructions

• Always read the safety instructions and User Guide

carefully. Keep this User Guide for future reference.

• When using some operating systems, the driver software

must be installed prior to operation.

• Do not drop or allow forceful impacts to the product, or

install it in locations exposed to heavy vibrations.

• Do not disassemble or modify the product in any way.

Disassembly or modification may not only void warranty,

but could also cause damage or lead to fires or electric

shock.

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Adapter components 3

• Do not use or store the product in damp locations. Liquid

entering the product may cause damage or lead to fires or

electric shock.

• Before removing the PCI Express adapter from its package,

safely discharge any static electricity build-up which may

damage the computer or the PCI Express adapter by

touching an unpainted piece of metal. Handle the card by

the metal mounting bracket and printed circuit board

edges only.

• Avoid touching the gold-plated PCIe connectors and the

internal electronic components.

• This product is for general computer use. It is not to be used

in equipment requiring exceptional reliability, particularly

when the breakdown or malfunction of this product may

jeopardize life or health (such as aerospace equipment,

atomic power control systems, traffic-related equipment,

transportation equipment, industrial robotics, combustion

equipment, various safety devices, and life-support

systems).

Adapter components

Package contents

• 2-port eSATA II PCI Express adapter

• DC power cables (2)

• Utilities CD

•UserGuide

Features

• Provides two independent Serial ATA channels and external

power ports

• Supports 1-lane 2.5 Gbps PCI Express

• Supports Serial ATA Generation II transfer rate of 3.0 Gbps

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4Adapter components

• Support SATA II NCQ (Native Command Queuing) to

maximize system performance

• 31 commands and scatter/gather tables per port on-chip

• Provides large 4-pin internal power connector

Interface

•PCIExpressbus

System requirements

• PCI Express-enabled system with an available PCI Express

slot

• Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac 10.4.x and above

5V DC output

eSATA port

Internal power

connector

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Using the correct eSATA cable

Note: Make sure that you have the correct eSATA cable to

connect your external SATA device to the PCI Express adapter.

There are two types of SATA cables available, which are used for different

applications. The internal SATA type A cable has an L-shaped key on each

plastic plug. This type of cable is used with an internal SATA port to

connect an internal SATA drive.

The external eSATA cable has a shielded plug, which does not have an L-

shaped key. The eSATA cable is designed to connect an external SATA

device, so it must therefore provide better EMI (electromagnetic

interference) and ESD (electrostatic discharge) prevention. This type of

cable is capable of a fast data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s.

The following picture can help you to recognize both standard SATA and

eSATA cables. If you do not have an eSATA cable, you must purchase one

from your local dealer.

eSATA cable (no

L-shaped key)

SATA type A cable (has

an L-shaped key)

Use this connector

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6Installing the PCI Express adapter

Installing the PCI Express adapter

Installing the hardware

Caution: Before touching any electronic components, make

sure that you first touch an unpainted, grounded metal object

to discharge any static electricity stored on your clothing or

body.

Caution: Handle the PCI Express adapter by the metal

mounting bracket and the printed circuit board edges only.

Avoid touching the gold-plated PCIe connector and the

internal electronic components.

Note: Opening your computer's case may void your computer's

warranty. Contact your computer's manufacturer before

opening the case to make sure that you do not void the

warranty.

To install the PCI Express adapter:

1Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and all

cables.

2Open your computer case. See your computer's user guide

for information about removing the cover.

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3Locate an available PCI Express slot.

4Remove the screw that secures the backplate, then remove

the backplate. If your computer case is tooless, refer to the

User Guide for instructions.

5Carefully insert the adapter into the PCIe slot, seating it

firmly into the slot. Do not touch the PCIe bus contacts on

the adapter.

6Secure the adapter to the case using either the screw you

removed from the backplate or the tooless equivalent

(depends on the case).

7Connect an available 4-pin power plug fromyour computer

power supply to the PCI Express adapter’s JP1 power

connector.

PCI connectors

PCI Express

connector, X1

PCI Express

connector, X16

Backplate

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8Installing the PCI Express adapter

8Close your computer's case.

9Plug in the power cord and other cables, then turn on your

computer.

Installing the software

Windows OS driver Installation

To install the Windows driver:

1Save all files and close all programs.

2If you install the adapter first, your PC will detect the

adapter and the Found New Hardware Wizard opens. If that

happens, click Cancel.

3Insert the included utility CD into your CD drive. The first

driver installation utility page opens automatically.

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4Click Install Driver. The Welcome to the Dynex eSATA

adapter Driver Setup Wizard opens. Follow the on-screen

instructions to install the driver.

When the installation is complete, the Installation Complete

dialog box opens.

5Click Close to complete the driver installation.

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10 Installing the PCI Express adapter

6To verify the driver installation, right-click the My

Computer icon on your desktop, then click Properties.

7Click Device Manager, then double-click Silicon Image

Sil 3132 SATALink Controller. The message “This device

is working properly” is displayed, confirming that the driver

has been correctly installed.

MAC OS driver installation

To install the driver in Macintosh OS 10.4.x or later:

1Save all files and close all programs.

2Insert the included utility CD into your CD drive. The first

driver installation utility page opens automatically.

3Click Exit, then locate and open the “Mac driver” folder.

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