SIIG SC-SAEE12-S1 User manual
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eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard-M
Quick Installation Guide
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Introducing the eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard-M
The eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard-M is an ultra high-speed
dual channel Serial ATA Generation 2 controller.
Features and Benefits
• Adds two external (eSATA) ports to your
ExpressCard equipped Mac notebook
(MacBook Pro) or desktop computer for external
drive connections
• Supports data transfer speeds up to 3.0 Gbp/s
(300MB/s)
• Adds high-speed, large capacity external drives via
Serial ATA(eSATA)
• Compliant with Serial ATA 1.0a specification
• Compliant with eSATA (external SATA) connector
specifications
• Supports SATA hard disk hot-plugging
• Breaks the 137GB barrier! Works with various
brands of large capacity Serial ATA hard disks
System Requirements
• MacBook Pro (or newer) with an available
ExpressCard slot
• Mac OS X 10.4.6 or newer
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PackageContents
•eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard-M
• Driver CD
• This quick installation guide
Layout
eSATA
connectors
Figure 1: eSATA II 2-port ExpressCard-M
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 Card into the ExpressCard slot of your system.
Makesureitisinsertedallthewayinforasolidconnection.
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Driver Installation
1. After installing the ExpressCard, boot up your
system.
2. Insert the driver CD.
3. Double click the eSATA CD icon on the desktop.
4. Double click SIIGeSATA.pkg
5. Click Continue, Continue.
6. When prompted to select the destination disk to
installtheExpressCarddriver, choosethe diskwhere
your Mac OS is installed. Then click Continue.
7. Click Install or Upgrade, Close, and Restart to
complete the installation.
To Verify Driver Installation
1. Double click OS 10.4.x volume/drive icon.
2. Go to System/Library/Extensions folder.
3. If the file SIIG3132EC.kext is in the Extensions
folder, the ExpressCard driver is installed
successfully.
To Uninstall the Driver
1. Double click OS 10.4.x volume/drive icon.
2. Go to System/Library/Extensions folder.
3. Click and drag SIIG3132EC.kext into trash, then
restart your system.
4. The ExpressCard driver is now removed.
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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
2-Port ExpressCard-M so it does not move from side to
side, otherwise, the ExpressCard may eject from the slot.
Hot-Plugging Hard Disk Drives
To remove a drive from a powered up system, do the
following:
1. Click and drag the drive attached icon into the
Trash.
2. You can now remove the target disk.
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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers!
Simply visit our website at www.siig.com and click on 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 one of our technical
support analysts will promptly respond.
Thisproductcomeswith alifetime manufacturerwarranty. Please see
SIIGwebsite for more warranty details. Ifyou should happen to have
any problems with this product, follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
product to the store where you purchased from.
B) Ifyourpurchase has passed thestore'sreturn policy period, please
follow these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective, an RMA number will be issued. SIIG RMA department
can also be reached at (510)413-5333.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
•Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)
and any other accessories that came with the original package
must be included.
•Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and
will not be responsible for a product returned without an
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
•You are responsible for the cost of shipping. Ship the product
to the following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538
RMA #:
•SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at
no cost to the customer.
eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard-M is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.
SIIGandSIIGlogoareregisteredtrademarksofSIIG,Inc. MacandMacOSareregisteredtrademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc. Other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be
trademarksoftheirrespectivecompanies.
September, 2006 Copyright ©2006 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT NAME
eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard-M
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS
B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
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.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
About SIIG, Inc.
Foundedin1985,SIIG,Inc.isaleadingcomputerupgrademanufacturer
of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel
ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b),
Networking,SoundCards, and other accessories. SIIG is thepremier
one-stop source of upgrades.
SIIGproducts offercomprehensive usermanuals, manyuser-friendly
features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.
High-quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of
installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the
lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be
foundincomputer retail stores, mail order catalogs,ande-commerce
sites in the Americas and the UK, as well as through major
distributors, system integrators, and VARs.
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