StarTech.com PCISATA2 Instruction Manual

Serial ATA 1.0 PCI Card

PCISATA2

Instruction Manual

Actual product may vary from photo

2 Port Serial ATA (SATA) Controller

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installing the Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Verifying Your Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

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

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Serial ATA (SATA) 1.0 PCI controller card.
This product allows you to add the speed of Serial ATA devices--including hard drives--to
your existing computer. Featuring a Plug and Play installation, you can install this card
alongside existing IDE controllers so that you can transition to the speed of SATAwhile
maintaining compatibility with your current drives and devices.

Features

• Maximum data transfer rate: 150 MBytes/sec.

• Coexists with your existing parallel ATA (IDE) hard drives

• Backed by StarTech.com’s lifetime warranty and technical support

Before You Begin

System Requirements

•AIBM-compatible computer with an available PCI slot

• Operating System (OS) Support: Windows 98/98SE/ME/NT4/2000/XP

Contents

This package should contain:

•1 x Serial ATAPCI controller card

•1 x Installation CD

•1 x LP4 to 15-pin SATA power converter cable (used only if your power supply does
not have SATA power connectors)

•1 x 7-pin SATA data cable

•1 x Instruction Manual

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Installation

WARNING! PCI cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static
electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or
touching your PCI card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap
when installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge
yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface
(such as the computer case) for several seconds. Also be careful to handle the PCI card
by its edges and not the gold connectors.

Installing the 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.

3. Locate an empty PCI slot (usually white in color) and remove the metal plate that
covers the rear bracket. You may need a Phillips screwdriver to perform this step.
Retain this screw! You will need it to secure the card later.

4. Gently insert the PCI 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. Install your SATA hard drives according to the instructions in their documentation.
Connect the drive(s) to the PCISATA2 card.

7. Put the computer case back on.

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PCI
Slots

Installing the Drivers
Windows 98/98SE/ME

1. Windows will detect that new hardware has been installed and launch the Add New

Hardware Wizard. Click Next and choose the Search for the best driver for your
device (Recommended) option. Click Next. Ensure the installation CD is inserted.

2. On the next screen select only Specify a location. Choose Browse.

3. In the file selection box, double click this folder under your CD-ROM:

Sil_SATA_10034. Click OK.

4. The file location box under Specify a location will now contain the path to the files.

Click Next.

5. The Wizard will inform you that “Windows is now ready to install the best driver for

this device...” Click Next. The Wizard will complete the installation. Click
Finish.

6. If the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again, repeat steps 1 through 5 above to

complete the installation.

Windows 2000/XP

1. Windows will launch the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Next.

2. Choose the Search for a suitable driver... option and click Next.

3. Check only the CD-ROM drives option. Ensure the installation CD is inserted in
the CD-ROM or other optical drive. Click Next..

4. Windows will display a message stating that “Windows has found a driver for this
device”. Click Next. Choose Yes or Continue Anyway if you are warned that the
driver file has not been digitally signed.

5. WIndows will display a message that states “Windows has finished installing software
for this device”. Click Finish.

6. Windows will continue to detect and install any remaining new devices. If the Add
New Hardware Wizard is launched again, repeat steps 1 through 5 from above.

Verifying Your Installation
Windows 98/98SE/ME

1. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel.

2. Double click System.

3. Click the Hardware tab.

4. If the card does not

appear with a red x or yellow exclamation point (!) next to it,
Windows has not detected a problem with the installation and the card should
function normally.

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Windows 2000/XP

1. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel.

2. Double click System.

3. Click the Hardware tab and choose Device Manager.

4. If the card does not

appear with a red x or yellow exclamation point (!) next to it,
Windows has not detected a problem with the installation and the card should
function normally.

Specifications

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Form Factor/Interface PCI 32-bit, ver. 2.2 compliant, 33/66 MHz

Full-sized card
Standards Supported Serial ATA1.0
Maximum Data Transfer Rates 150 MBytes/sec.
Number of Ports SATA 7 pin (female): 2 (internal)
OS Support Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP

Fully Plug and Play compliant
Regulatory and Other Certifications FCC Class B, CE, UL

Accessory Products from StarTech.com

Contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for cables or other
accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.

18 inch Serial ATA Drive Connection Cable

SATA18

24 inch Serial ATA Drive Connection Cable

SATA24

36 inch Serial ATA Drive Connection Cable

SATA36

18 inch Serial ATA Data Cable with LP4 Adapter

SATA18POW

18 inch Right Angle Serial ATACable (1 end)

SATA18RA1

24 inch Right Angle Serial ATACable (1 end)

SATA24RA1

36 inch Right Angle Serial ATACable (1 end)

SATA36RA1

24 inch RIght Angle Serial ATACable (both ends)

SATARA24

36 inch Right Angle Serial ATACable (both ends)

SATARA36

Mutant Mods 24 inch Blue EL Wire Illuminated Serial ATA Drive Connection Cable

SATA24BLEL

Mutant Mods 24 inch Blue UV Reactive Serial ATA Drive Connection Cable

SATA24BLUV

Mutant Mods 24 inch Green EL Wire Illuminated Serial ATA Drive Connection Cable

SATA24GNEL

Mutant Mods 24 inch Green UV Reactive Serial ATA Drive Connection Cable

SATA24GNUV

Mutant Mods 24 inch Red EL Wire Illuminated Serial ATA Drive Connection Cable

SATA24RDEL

Mutant Mods 24 inch Red UV Reactive Serial ATA Drive Connection Cable

SATA24RDUV

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Technical Support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide
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.

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.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
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 contained in this statement
may not apply to you.

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Revised: 22 November 2004 (Rev. B)