StarTech.com PEXSAT34 User Manual

4 Port SATA 6Gbps PCIe Controller
w/Shared eSATA

PEXSAT34

*actual product may vary from photos

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Manual Revision: 12/06/2011

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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,
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Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

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

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

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

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

Shared eSATA Port .................................................................................................................................... 2

Hardware Installation ..............................................................................................................................2

Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 3

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

Specications ..........................................................................................5

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

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

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Introduction

The PEXSAT34 4-port PCI Express (x4) SATA 6Gbps Controller Card adds 4 internal
SATA ports, along with a shared eSATA port to a desktop computer. Providing both an
internal and external SATA 6Gbps connectivity solution from a single card. Compliant
with SATA revision 3.0, this SATA controller card provides up to 6Gbps of data
bandwidth to utilize the speeds of high performance hard drives and Solid State Drives
(SSD). Along with Port Multiplier (PM) support on each port, allowing for multiple SATA
drives to be connected over a single cable.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x PCI Express SATA Card

• 1 x Low Prole Bracket

• 1 x Driver CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• PCI Express enabled computer with available x4 PCI Express slot

• Microsoft® Windows® XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/ Server 2008 R2/ 7 (32/64-bit), or

Apple® Mac OS® 10.6/ 10.7, or Linux®

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Installation

WARNING! PCI Express 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 Express 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
Express card by its edges and not the gold connectors.

Shared eSATA Port

The eSATA port on this card is shared with internal SATA port 1 (SATA1). Only one will
function at a time and must be selected using the DIP switch on the card. Do not
change the DIP switch on the card while the computer is running.

DIP Switch

SATA4
SATA3

SATA2
SATA1

Hardware Installation

1. Turn your computer o and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers,
external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power
supply on the back of the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.

2. Remove the cover from the computer case. See documentation for your computer
system for details.

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3. Locate an open PCI Express x4 slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of
the computer case (Refer to documentation for your computer system for details.).
Note that this card will work in PCI Express slots of additional lanes (i.e. x8 or x16
slots).

4. Gently insert the card into the open PCI Express slot and fasten the bracket to the
rear of the case.

NOTE: If installing the card into a small form factor/low prole system, replacing the
pre-installed full prole bracket with the included low prole installation bracket may
be necessary.

5. Connect SATA cables from the ports on the card to the SATA devices inside the
computer.

6. Place the cover back onto the computer case.

7. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other
connectors removed in Step 1.

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.

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.

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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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Specications

Host Interface

Form Factor Full/Low Prole

Chipset ID

External Connectors 1 x eSATA receptacle

Internal Connectors 4 x 7-pin SATA receptacle

Maximum Data Transfer Rate SATA: 6 Gbps

RAID Support No

Port Multiplier Yes*

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C (32°F ~ 122°F)

Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F)

Humidity 5% ~ 85% RH

Dimensions 121.0mm x 130.0mm x 19.0mm

Weight 100g

Compatible Operating Systems

*Port Multiplier not supported Mac OS

PCI Express 2.0

SATA revision 3.0

Marvell 88SE9128

PLX PEX8604

Windows XP/ Server 2003/ Vista/

Server 2008 R2/ 7 (32/64-bit),

Mac OS 10.6/ 10.7, Linux

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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.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two year 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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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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