Introduction, Software Installation | Apricorn eSATA II 3Gbps

SATA II -3Gbps PCI-Express Host 2Ports

1. INTRODUCTION

This Low Profile PCI Host Adapter is a PCI-Express controller board to support Low profile PCI and regular size PCI both in one card. The card can upgrade your desktop computer to have 2 ports Serial ATA transfer rate of 3 Gb/s (300 MB/s). SATA port can access SATA storage media such as hard disk drive, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM.

It comes with drivers for Windows XP, Vista and Mac.

1.1.Features

• External SATA II (eSATA) Connector.

• Supports HDD larger than 137GB.

• Supports 1-lane 2.5Gbps PCI Express.

• Hot-plug capability.

• Supports SATA II transfer rate of 3.0Gbps.

•Fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications.

•Supports two independent Serial ATA channels.

•Two Pin headers on board for LED connection.

•Compatible with Windows NT, 2000, XP and Server 2003

1.2. Package Contents

• SATA PCI Express Host Adapter

• User”s Manual

• Driver CD for Windows XP, Vista and Mac.

2. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

2.1. Software Installation Windows XP

1.Power off the system. Insert SATA Card into an available PCI slot. Pow- erup the system.

2.During OS boot up, Windows will display the “Found New Hardware

Wizard”. “Mass Storage controller”.

3.Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”, and click

“Next”, and make sure the Driver CD is in your CD-ROM/DVD.

. Select “Search for the best driver in these locations”, and check “Include this location in the search:” uncheck the other boxes.

5. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM/DVD and Click “Browse” . In the Browse For Folder window go to: D:\Express Card\

Drivers\Windows\2000 and XP\32 Bit (your drive letter may be

different), and click “OK”

7.When the wizard indicates that it found a driver for the device click

Next.