StarTech.com PCISAT2IDE1 User manual

SATA and IDE Drive Controller Card

PCISAT2IDE1 Instruction Manual

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2 SATA + 1 IDE Drive PCI Controller Card

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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

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installing the PCI Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installing the drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Windows 2000 / XP / Server 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Windows 98SE/ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Verifying Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Installing the RAID software (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com SATA and IDE PCI Controller card, ideal for

individuals using both IDE and SATA drives in the same system. This product allows you

to connect two SATA drives on independent channels and up to two IDE devices on a

single channel. Plus, with support for RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD, you can configure your

hard drives to create an optimized storage solution.

• Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD

• SATA data transfer rates of up to 150Mbps

• Ultra ATA-133 / IDE data transfer rate up to 133Mbps

• Compliant with PCI specification revision 2.2, and SATA 1.0 specification revision 1.0

• Supports Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP

System Requirements

• A Pentium-based computer with an available PCI slot

• Operating system requirement: Windows 98SE, ME, NT, 2000, XP, 2003 Server

Contents

This package should contain:

• PCI SATA and IDE Card (1)

• Driver CD (1)

• Instruction Manual (1)

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Installing the PCI Card

1. Make sure that your system is unplugged and you are grounded.

2. Remove the cover of your system (see your computer's user manual for details, if

necessary) and gently turn your computer onto its side, so that the PCI expansion slot

openings on the motherboard are facing upwards.

3. Locate an empty PCI slot (usually white in color) and remove the metal plate that

covers the corresponding rear bracket. You may need a Phillips screwdriver to perform

this step. Retain the screw! You will need it to secure the card later.

4. Gently insert the card into the empty slot, making sure it is firmly seated.

5. Secure the card in place using the screw you removed in Step 3.

6. Replace and secure the computer cover.

Installing the Drivers

Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 Server:

Following card installation, Windows will detect the presence of the card and initiate the

software installation process.

1. After rebooting, the Add New Hardware Wizard will launch. Select Install from a list

or specific location (Advanced) and click Next to continue setup:

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2. On the screen that follows, select Search for the best driver in these locations, and

place a checkmark next to Include this location in the search. Enter D:\WinXP in

the text box provided, and insert the Driver CD. Click Next to continue:

3. Windows will then verify that the drivers have been installed. Click Finish to complete

software installation:

4. Upon completion, Windows will display the following dialog balloon, indicating that the

new hardware has been detected, and will require rebooting. Please reboot Windows

to conclude installation:

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Windows 98SE/ME

1. Following card installation, Windows will detect the presence of the card and initiate

the software installation process.

2. Windows will detect the VIA SATA PCI Controller and launch the Add New Hardware

Wizard. Select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced) and click Next to

continue setup.

3. Insert the Driver CD into the CD/DVD-ROM drive, then select Search for the best

driver for this device (Recommended). Enter D:\WIN9X in the field designating the

file location, and press Next to continue setup.

4. Windows will detect the driver for VIA VT6421 RAID Controller. Press Next to

continue setup.

5. Once driver installation has finished, click on Finish to continue.

6. When asked to do so, please reboot the computer for the driver installation to take

effect.

Verifying driver installation

Once Windows has been rebooted following the installation of the drivers, verify that the

card is properly installed by browsing to the Device Manager within the Windows

Control Panel, and click on the [+] symbol next to SCSI and RAID Controllers. Here,

you should see VIA VT6421 RAID Controller listed, if the installation was successful:

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Installing the RAID software (optional)

The Driver CD that accompanies your purchase of PCISAT2IDE2 includes Via V-RAID

software, which allows you to configure the installed drives using a variety of RAID

applications. To install the Via V-RAID software:

1. Locate and double-click on the file entitled Setup.exe on the Driver CD. This will

launch the installation utility. Click Next to continue:

2. On the screen that follows, select I agree, after reading the VIA Software License

Agreement, and click Next:

3. Select both VIA V-RAID Software Package V5.3 and VIA V-RAID Config Utility 5.30

and click Next:

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4. The screen that follows asks that you confirm your selection. Click Next to continue:

5. Once the necessary files have been installed, another confirmation window will appear,

confirming the successful installation of the V-RAID software. Click Next to continue:

6. Following the successful installation of the software, you will be prompted to reboot

Windows. To conclude installation, please select Yes, I want to restart my computer

now, and click Finish.

7. For instructions as to how to configure the VIA V-RAID Software, please consult the

compiled HTML help file entitled raid_tool, located on the Driver CD.

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Bus Type PCI

Connectors SATA (2)

Ultra ATA-133/IDE Interface (1)

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 150Mbps (SATA)

133Mbps (IDE)

Chipset VIA VT6421A

OS Support Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP

Regulatory Certifications CE, FCC, ROHS

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industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit

www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,

documentation, and downloads.

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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 warrant its products from defects or damages

arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

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officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,

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actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions

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