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Page 3 - Table of Contents

Instruction Manual i Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................ 1 Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1Sys...

Page 4 - Introduction; Packaging Contents

Instruction Manual 1 Introduction The PEXSAT34RH 4-Port PCI Express 2.0 SATA Controller Card with HyperDuo adds 4 AHCI SATA III ports to a computer through a PCIe slot (x2), delivering multiple internal 6Gbps connections for high-performance hard drives and Solid State Drives (SSDs).Featuring HyperD...

Page 5 - Product Diagram

Instruction Manual 2 4x SATA III ports Product Diagram

Page 6 - Installation; Hardware Installation

Instruction Manual 3 Installation Hardware 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...

Page 7 - Driver Installation

Instruction Manual 4 Driver Installation Windows XP NOTE: The latest driver is available from www.startech.com. 1. Once the computer has started and the operating system is fully loaded, insert the provided Driver CD into the computer’s CD/DVD drive. 2. AutoPlay should give you the option to browse ...

Page 8 - Management Utility Installation

Instruction Manual 5 Management Utility Installation (Optional - Windows only) RAID and/or HyperDuo configuration can be accomplished either through the integrated card-BIOS utility, or through the Marvell Storage Utility (MSU). Details for installing the MSU are below.To install the Marvell Storage...

Page 10 - Verifying Installation; Port Multiplier

Instruction Manual 7 Verifying Installation Windows From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7/8), 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 Con...

Page 11 - Operation; RAID Configuration

Instruction Manual 8 Operation RAID Configuration Card BIOS Method WARNING! Creating a RAID virtual disk destroys all data on the physical disks included in the virtual disk set. Make sure to back up all data before continuing.1. When prompted on startup, press Ctrl+M to enter the card BIOS utility ...

Page 12 - Administration Console Method

Instruction Manual 9 6. The “Create Virtual Disk” configuration options appear in the “Information” pane (right-side), here you are able to select the RAID level and other configuration options:a. Select 2 HDDs for RAID 0 or RAID 1 b. Select 3 HDDs for RAID 0 c. Select 4 HDDs for RAID 0 or RAID 10 7...

Page 14 - HyperDuo Configuration

Instruction Manual 11 HyperDuo Configuration HyperDuo offers the following two modes that you can configure using either of the procedures outlined in the following sections:• Safe mode creates a virtual disk that is optimized for best fault tolerance – the frequently accessed files copied to the SS...

Page 18 - Specifications

Instruction Manual 15 Specifications Host Interface PCI Express 2.0 SATA Revision 3.0 Form Factor Full/Low Profile Chipset ID Marvell 9230 Internal Connectors 4x 7-pin SATA plug Maximum Transfer Rate SATA: 6Gbps RAID Support RAID 0, 1, 1+0 Port Multiplier Yes* Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 50°C (41°F ...

Page 19 - Technical Support; Warranty Information

Instruction Manual 16 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...