eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard

Quick Installation Guide

Introducing the eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard

The eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard is an ultra high-speed dual channel Serial ATA Generation 2 controller.

Features and Benefits

• Adds two external (eSATA) ports to your

ExpressCard equipped notebook or desktop computer for external drive connections

• Supports data transfer speeds up to 3.0Gb/s

(300MB/s)

• Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and

SATA TCQ commands

• Compliant with Serial ATA 1.0a specification

• Compliant with eSATA (external SATA) connector specifications

• Supports SATA hard disk hot-plugging

System Requirements

• Notebook PC with an available ExpressCard slot

• Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003

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Package Contents

• eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard

• Driver CD

• This quick installation guide

Layout

eSATA connectors

Figure 1: eSATA II 2-port ExpressCard

Hardware Installation

General instructions for installing the card are provided below. Since the design of systems may vary, refer to your system’s reference manual for further information, if needed.

Insert the Card into the ExpressCard slot of your system.

Make sure it is inserted all the way in for a solid connection.

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Driver Installation

This section provides information on how to install the

eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard drivers.

Windows 2000

1.

Install the board and boot up Windows 2000.

2.

At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.

3.

Select Search for a suitable driver for my device

(recommended) and click Next.

4.

Insert the driver CD, check CD-ROM drives, uncheck the other boxes, and click Next. Click Next again to continue.

5.

Click Finish.

6.

Restart Windows to complete the driver installation.

Windows XP/Server 2003

1.

Install the board and boot up Windows XP/Server

2003.

2.

At the Found New Hardware Wizard:

XP (w/SP1 or earlier)/Server 2003: continue to step #3

XP (w/SP2 or later)/Server 2003 (w/ SP1 or later): select

No, not at this time, then click Next.

3.

Insert the driver CD, select Install the software

automatically (Recommended), then click Next.

4.

Click Finish.

5.

Restart Windows to complete the driver installation.

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To Verify Windows 2000/XP/2003 Installation

1.

Right click My Computer and click Manage.

2.

Select Device Manager.

3.

Double click SCSI and RAID Controllers, then double click Silicon Image SiI 3132 ... Controller to display driver properties.

4.

A message This device is working properly is displayed in the dialog box, the driver has been correctly installed.

External Device Connection

External Serial ATA devices should come with their own accessories. In most cases, you just need to power up the external device and connect it to the external port. For more information, please refer to the external device's manual.

Connecting Hard Disk Drives

When connecting a hard disk drive, hold the eSATA II

2-Port ExpressCard so it does not move from side to side, otherwise, the ExpressCard may eject from the slot.

Hot-Plugging Hard Disk Drives

To remove a drive from a powered up system, do the following:

1.

Right click My Computer and click Manage.

2.

Select Device Manager.

3.

Click Disk Drives, right click the target disk and select Disable/Enable.

4.

You can now remove the target disk.

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Technical Support and Warranty

QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers!

Simply visit our website at www.siig.com and click on Support.

Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and one of our technical support analysts will promptly respond.

This product comes with a lifetime manufacturer warranty. Please see

SIIG website for more warranty details. If you should happen to have any problems with this product, follow the procedures below.

A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the product to the store where you purchased from.

B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please follow these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.

Step 1: Submit your RMA request.

Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued. SIIG RMA department can also be reached at (510)413-5333.

Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.

• Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s) and any other accessories that came with the original package must be included.

• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be responsible for a product returned without an

RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.

• You are responsible for the cost of shipping. Ship the product to the following address:

SIIG, Inc.

6078 Stewart Avenue

Fremont, CA 94538

RMA #:

• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at no cost to the customer.

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About SIIG, Inc.

Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b),

Networking, Sound Cards, and other accessories. SIIG is the premier one-stop source of upgrades.

SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.

High-quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, and e-commerce sites in the Americas and the UK, as well as through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs.

PRODUCT NAME eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard

FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS

B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

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.

THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE

SIIG, Inc.

6078 Stewart Ave.

Fremont, CA 94538-3152 eSATA II 2-Port ExpressCard is a trademark of SIIG, Inc.

SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.

September, 2006 Copyright ©2006 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.