StarTech.com PCIESATA2I User manual
2 Port Serial ATA PCI Card
PCIESATA2I
Instruction Manual
1 Port eSATA + 1 port SATA
PCI Controller Adapter Card
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used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Package Contents .......................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 1
Hardware Installation...................................................................1
Driver Installation.........................................................................2
Specifications.................................................................. 4
Technical Support........................................................... 5
Warranty Information ...................................................... 5
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Introduction
Package Contents
1 x Driver CD•
1 x Low Profile Bracket•
1 x Manual•
1 x PCIESATA2I Adapter Card•
1 x SATA Data Cable•
System Requirements
A Pentium (or Pentium compatible), or later computer•
One PCI slot•
Microsoft Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003/VISTA•
Installation
Hardware Installation
Make sure that your system is unplugged and you are grounded.1.
Remove the cover of your system (see your computer’s user manual2.
for details, if necessary) and gently turn your computer onto its side.
Locate an empty PCI slot (usually white in color) and remove the3.
metal plate that covers the rear bracket.You may need a Phillips
screwdriver to perform this step. Retain the screw! You will need it to
secure the card later.
Gently insert the card into the empty slot, making sure it is firmly4.
seated.
Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3.5.
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Install the devices you wish to use with the card into the case follow-6.
ing the instructions provided in their documentation.
Use the provided SATA cable to attach the internal devices you are7.
using to the controller. Be sure to also attach necessary power cords
to all attached devices. For devices connected to the external SATA
port, a separate eSATA cable must be used.
Put the computer case back on.8.
Driver Installation
Windows® 98SE/ME
After the hardware installation, start Windows.1.
When Windows detects the PCIESATA2I, an Add New Hardware2.
Wizard window will appear on the screen. Select the Specify the
location of the driver (Advanced) option then click “Next” to continue
the setup.
Insert the included Driver CD into the CD drive, then select “Search3.
for the best driver for your device (Recommended)” from the dialog
box and type D:\WIN9X on the field designating the file’s location.
Click “Next” to continue the setup.
The driver for the PCIESATA2I will begin to install. Press “Next” to4.
continue the setup.
Press “Finish” to continue.5.
Restart the computer for the driver to take effect.6.
Windows® 2000
After the hardware installation, start Windows.1.
When Windows detects the PCIESATA2I, an “Add New Hardware2.
Wizard” window will appear on the screen. Select the “Specify the
location of the driver (Advanced)” option then click “Next” to continue
the setup.
Select the option “Specify the location “ and type in “D:\WIN2000”,3.
then click on “Next”
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Click “Next” and then “Finish”, respectively.4.
Remove the CD, then select “Yes” to restart the computer and have5.
the drivers take effect.
Windows® XP
After the hardware installation, start Windows.1.
When Windows detects the PCIESATA2I, an “Add New Hardware2.
Wizard” window will appear on the screen. Select the “Specify the
location of the driver (Advanced)” option then click “Next” to continue
the setup.
Insert the included driver CD into the CD drive then type D:\WINXP3.
into the field designating the file’s location. Press “Next” to continue
the setup.
The driver installation has finished. Press “Finish” to continue.4.
Restart the computer for the driver to take effect.5.
Windows® Vista
After the hardware installation, start Windows.1.
Insert the driver CD into the CD-ROM drive.2.
Click on “Locate and install driver software (recommended)” from the3.
pop-up window.
Navigate to your CD-ROM drive and locate the VISTA drivers in that4.
directory.
Restart the computer for the setup to take effect.5.
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Specications
Interface PCI rev2.2 - 32-bit, 33/66MHz
SATA 1.0 (rev1.0)
Chipset VIA VT6421
SATA Ports 1 x Internal
1 x External (eSATA)
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 1.5 Gbps
Operating System Support Windows®98SE/ME/2000/
XP/2003 Server/Vista
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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our com-
mit-ment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help
with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our com-
prehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a one year warranty.
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in
materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial
date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for
repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The
warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not war-
rant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse,
alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
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USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any dam-
ages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequen-
tial, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss,
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