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RocketU 1122 Host Controller
Quick Installation Guide
V1.00
Jun. 26, 2013
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Table of Contents
HighPoint RocketU 1122 ......................................................... 3
Kit Contents ............................................................................ 3
Board Layout ........................................................................... 4
Installing the RocketU Series Host Adapter ............................ 5
h^ϯϬDriver Installation (Microsoft Windows) .................... 5
Connecting USB Storage Devices ............................................ 7
Customer Support ................................................................... 7
FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference statement 8
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HighPoint RocketU 1122
Upgrade any PC with Dual-Dedicated 5Gb/s USB 3.0
Performance!
HighPoint’s RocketU 1122 HBA is the industry’s fastest dual-port
USB 3.0 HBA. Unlike ordinary 2-port USB cards, the RocketU
1122 was designed specifically for high speed storage devices –
each port is powered by a dedicated 5Gb/s USB 3.0 controller
for maximum performance.
The RocketU 1122’s 10Gb/s transfer bandwidth is ideal for
high-speed SATA SSD’s, and is the perfect USB 3.0 storage
upgrade for any PCI-E capable PC platform.
Key Features
PCI Express 2.0 x4
Two USB 3.0 ports with Type A connectors (female)
5Gb/s per USB port
10Gb/s transfer bandwidth
Optimized for all USB 3.0 storage devices
Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 & 1.1
Hot-Swap and Hot-Plug
Compliant with xHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface)
Specification
Driver support for Microsoft Windows Server 2012 & 2008,
Windows 8, 7 & Vista
Linux OS support with xHCI driver of Kernel v2.6.31 or later
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Kit Contents
RocketU 1122 Host Controller
Software CD
Quick Installation Guide
Low Profile Bracket
Board Layout
RocketU 1122 PCB board Layout
RocketU 1122
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Installing the RocketU Series Host Adapter
Note: Make sure the system is powered-off before installing
the RocketU series host adapter.
1. Open the system chassis and Locate an unused PCI-Express
x4 (×8 and ×16) slot.
2. Remove the PCI-Express slot cover.
3. Gently insert the RU series into the PCI-Express slot, and
secure the bracket to the system chassis.
4. After installing the adapter, attach the hard disks or disk
enclosure to the RU series card using the USB cables.
5. Close and secure the system chassis.
USB 3.0 Driver Installation (Microsoft Windows)
Install Driver From Software CD
1. Insert the HighPoint Software CD into the CD/DVD drive.
2. On the Start menu, select “Control Panel”.
3. Select the “Hardware and Sound” tab and select the 'Device
Manager' button.
4. For Windows OS: Expand the 'Universal Serial Bus
Controllers' entry. Right click on 'ASMedia XHCI Controller'
item.
5. Select 'Update Driver Software' item.
6. Browse to the software CD folder:
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\RocketU\RU1022x_112x_114x\Windows
7. You can click the Setup.exe icon in the driver folder to install
RocketU 1122 driver automatically.
Note: ASMedia ASM1042x driver was embedded into
Windows 8 OS.
Verify Installation of the Software
1. On the Start menu, select 'Control Panel'.
2. Open on the 'System' applet (You may first have to select
'Switch to Classic View').
3. Select the 'Hardware' tab 'Device Manager' button.
4. For Windows OS: expand the 'Universal Serial Bus
Controllers' entry. Right-click on 'ASMedia XHCI Controller'.
5. Select 'Properties' 'Driver' tab 'Driver Details' button.
The following file should be displayed, then installation was
successful:
-'system32\DRIVERS\asmtxhci.sys'
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Connecting USB Storage Devices
1. Make sure the RocketU 1122 has been installed into your PC.
2. Connect the USB device to the HighPoint RocketU HBA with
USB 3.0 cables.
3. Allow the drives/enclosure to spin up for a few moments.
Once the devices are ready, they will be recognized by the
operating system and can be accessed as needed.
Customer Support
If you encounter any problems while utilizing the RocketU
series host adapter, or have any questions about this or any
other HighPoint Technologies, Inc. product, feel free to contact
our Customer Support Department.
Web Support: http://www.highpoint-tech.com/websupport/
HighPoint Technologies, Inc. websites:
http://www.highpoint-tech.com
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FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference statement
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.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
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.
European Union Compliance Statement
This Information Technologies Equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the following European directives:
European Standard EN55022 (1998) Class B
European Standard EN55024 (1998)
© Copyright 2013 HighPoint Technologies, Inc. All right reserved.
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