RocketU 114xE Host Controller
Quick Installation Guide
V1.00
Jul. 30, 2013
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Table of Contents
HighPoint RocketU 1144E ....................................................... 3
Kit Contents ............................................................................ 3
Board Layout ........................................................................... 4
Installing the RocketU Series Host Adapter ............................ 5
USB 3.0 Driver Installation ...................................................... 5
eSATA Driver Installation ......................................................... 6
Connecting Storage Devices ................................................... 7
Customer Support ................................................................... 7
FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference statement 8
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HighPoint RocketU 1144E
2x USB 3.0 & 2x eSATA 6Gb/s PCI-Express 2.0 x4 HBA
Introducing the RocketU 1144E: Versatile Connectivity - 5Gb/s USB3.0
& 6Gb/s eSATA on Single HBA!
The RocketU 1144E maximizes the performance potential of USB 3.0
and 6Gb/s SATA storage devices. The revolutionary, dedicated per-port
performance architecture allows each storage device to take full
advantage of the PCIe 2.0 x4 host interface. The dual 5Gb/s USB 3.0
ports support all industry standard USB 3.0 devices while the dual
6Gb/s eSATA ports are optimized for today’s fastest SATA SSD’s and
high-capacity hard drives.
Key Features
Two USB 3.0 ports with Type A connectors (female)
Two 6Gb/s eSATA Ports
Support Port Multiplier via eSATA Ports
PCI Express 2.0 x4
Up to 20Gb/s transfer bandwidth
Optimized for all USB 3.0 & eSATA storage devices
Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 & 1.1, and eSATA 3Gb/s
Hot-Swap and Hot-Plug
Compliant with xHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface)
Specification v1.00
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Kit Contents
RocketU 1144E Host Controller
Software CD
Quick Installation Guide
Board Layout
RocketU 1144E PCB board Layout
PORT1
PORT2
PORT3 PORT4
PORT1, PORT2 eSATA Port
PORT3, PORT4 USB 3.0 Port
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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.
2. Locate an unused PCI-Express ×4 (×8, ×16) slot.
3. Remove the PCI-Express slot cover.
4. Gently insert the RU series host adapter into the PCI-Express slot,
and secure the bracket to the system chassis.
5. After installing the adapter, attach the hard disks or disk enclosure
to the RU series card using the USB 3.0 Cable or eSATA Cable.
6. Close and secure the system chassis.
USB 3.0 Driver Installation
Driver Installation: Microsoft Windows
1. Insert the HighPoint Software CD into the system’s CD/DVD drive.
2. Browse to the following software CD folder:
\RocketU\RU1022x_112x_114x\USB\Windows
3. Double click the “setup.exe” icon, and follow the setup wizard to
install the ASMedia ASM1042x USB 3.0 host controller driver.
Verifying Driver Installation (Microsoft Windows)
1. On the Start menu, select 'Control Panel' 'Device Manager'
button.
2. For Win7, 2008, Vista, Expand the 'Universal Serial Bus Controllers'
entry. Right-click on 'ASMedia xHCI Controller'.
3. Select 'Properties' 'Driver' tab 'Driver Details' button.
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4. The following file should be displayed if installation was successful:
-'system32\DRIVERS\asmtxhci.sys'
eSATA Driver Installation
Driver Installation: Microsoft Windows
1. Insert the HighPoint Software CD into the system’s CD/DVD drive.
2. Select 'Control Panel' 'Hardware' 'Device Manager'
'Other Device'. And Right-click on 'RAID Controller'.
3. Select 'Properties' 'Update driver software' tab.
4. Browse to the following software CD folder:
\RocketU\RU1022x_112x_114x\eSATA\Windows
Verifying Driver Installation
1. On the Start menu, select 'Control Panel' 'Device Manager'
'Storage controllers' button.
2. If the driver was properly installed, an entry for “RocketU 1144E
Controller” will be displayed.
Driver Installation: Mac OS X
Note: The USB 3.0 driver is imbedded into Mac OS X 10.8 and newer.
Mac systems will automatically detect and install the appropriate
driver for RocketU 1144E controller.
1. After booting the Mac system, click 'System Information' 'PCI
Cards'. Two PCI entries labeled 'pci1103,1042' will be displayed.
2. Insert the RocketU Series Software CD into your Mac DVD drive and
navigate to the Mac Software package folder:
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\RocketU\RU1022x_112x_114x\eSATA\Mac
3. Double-click on the “*.dmg” file to mount the disc image
containing the Mac OS X software and drivers.
4. Double-click on the installer package labeled to start the
installation process.
5. Follow the on-screen steps to complete the installation process.
6. After the install has completed, you will need to restart in order to
use the RocketU 1144E.
Connecting Storage Devices
1. Make sure the RocketU 1144E has been installed into your PC.
2. Connect the enclosure or hard disk to the HighPoint RocketU HBA
with Corresponding Cables.
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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
http://www.hptmac.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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