ExpressCard Serial ATA
Adapter Card
2-Port SATA 6Gbps ExpressCard
to eSATA Controller Card
ECESAT32
Instruction Manual
Manual Revision:07/12/2010
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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
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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation ....................................................................... 2
Hardware Installation ...................................................................2
Driver Installation .........................................................................2
ECESAT32 View ..........................................................................2
Verifying Installation .....................................................................3
How to Use ...................................................................... 4
RAID Configuration ......................................................................4
Specifications .................................................................. 5
Technical Support ........................................................... 6
Warranty Information ...................................................... 6
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Introduction
The StarTech.com 2-Port eSATA ExpressCard Controller Cards offers
simple connectivity between a laptop computer system and eSATA
revision 3.0 devices. A cost-effective solution for connecting high
RPM hard drives and Solid State Drives (SSD), which in turn allows
for easier data backups and archiving. With full support for SATA
revision 3.0 hard drives and data transfer speeds of up to 6 Gbps, as
well as backwards support for SATA revision 2.0 devices, the adapter
card features a native PCI Express single chip design that provides
enhanced compatibility, reliability and performance.
Packaging Contents
• 1 x ECESAT32 controller card
• 1 x 34mm to 54mm Stabilizer Bracket
• 1 x Driver Installation CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
• ExpressCard enabled computer system
• Microsoft® Windows® XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7
(32/64-bit), or Linux
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Installation
Hardware Installation
The ExpressCard adapter will simply slide into the ExpressCard slot
on any compatible system. Push the card all the way in, until it ‘clicks’
and locks into place. To eject the card, simply push the card further into
the slot until it clicks, and then release and it will then be automatically
ejected from the slot.
NOTE: Some ExpressCard/54 slots do not firmly hold an
ExpressCard/34 module, so the 34mm to 54mm stabilizer bracket may
be necessary.
Driver Installation
Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2
1. After installing the card into the computer system, boot up the
computer.
2. Once logged into Windows, the Hardware/Driver installation wizard
should appear. Insert the Driver Installation CD into the CD/DVD
drive when prompted.
3. Windows should automatically start to search the CD for the
appropriate drivers. This may take several minutes.
ECESAT32 View
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4. Once Windows has located the drivers and installed them, the card
should be ready for use.
Windows 7
No driver installation is required for Windows 7, as the controller card is
natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.
Verifying Installation
Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7
From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer”
in Vista or later), then select “Manage”. In the new Computer
Management window, select Device Manager from the left window
panel.
Under the “SCSI and RAID Controllers” category (“Storage Controllers”
in Vista or later), should be a “Marvell 91xx” device. Right-click on the
device and select “Properties” to make sure it is installed and working
correctly.
For Windows 7, if using the native drivers, the card will instead be listed
under the “IDE ATA/ATAPI Controller” category as a “Standard AHCI”
device.
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How to Use
RAID Conguration
To setup a RAID array using the drives connected to the SATA
controller card, the BIOS level configuration menu must be accessed.
To access the configuration menu, during POST (computer startup),
the status display for the controller card will display. When prompted,
pressing [CTRL] + [m] will enter the configuration menu. From the
configuration menu, the detected drives can be configured into any of
the supported RAID modes by following the on screen prompts.
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Specications
Bus Interface
ExpressCard 2.0*
SATA revision 3.0
Form Factor
ExpressCard/34
Chipset ID
Marvell 9128
Connectors
2 x 7-pin eSATA
Maximum Data Transfer Rate
SATA: 6Gbps
RAID Support
0, 1, JBOD (single)
Port Multiplier Support
Yes
Operating Temperature
5°C ~ 50°C (41°F ~ 122°F)
Storage Temperature
-25°C ~ 70°C (-13°F ~ 158°F)
Humidity
15 ~ 90% RH
Compatible Operating
Systems
Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista/
Server 2008 R2/7 (32/64-bit),
Linux
* ExpressCard 2.0 compliant card slots support 5 Gbps transfer rates, while ExpressCard 1.x
card slots only support 2.5 Gbps.
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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our
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our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and
downloads.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime 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 warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse,
abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
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