2-port eSATA II PCI Express Adapter DX-ESATAP User G u id e
Contents Dynex DX-ESATAP 2-port eSATA II PCI Express Adapter Contents Important safety instructions ...................................3 Adapter components ................................................4 Features ....................................................................5 Installing the PCI Express adapter .............................8 Troubleshooting .....................................................15 Specifications .........................................................
Important safety instructions 3 Important safety instructions • Always read the safety instructions and User Guide carefully. Keep this User Guide for future reference. • When using some operating systems, the driver software must be installed prior to operation. • Do not drop or allow forceful impacts to the product, or install it in locations exposed to heavy vibrations. • Do not disassemble or modify the product in any way.
Adapter components Adapter components Package contents • • • • 2-port eSATA II PCI Express adapter DC power cables (2) Utility CD Quick Setup Guide
Adapter components Features • Provides two independent Serial ATA channels and external power ports • Supports 1-lane 2.5 Gbps PCI Express • Supports Serial ATA Generation II transfer rate of 3.
Adapter components Interface • PCI Express bus System requirements • PCI Express-enabled system with an available PCI Express slot • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac 10.4.x and above Using the correct eSATA cable Note: Make sure that you have the correct eSATA cable to connect your external SATA device to the PCI Express adapter. There are two types of SATA cables available, which are used for different applications. The internal SATA type A cable has an L-shaped key on each plastic plug.
Adapter components The following picture can help you to recognize both standard SATA and eSATA cables. If you do not have an eSATA cable, you must purchase one from your local dealer.
Installing the PCI Express adapter Installing the PCI Express adapter Installing the hardware Caution: Before touching any electronic components, make sure that you first touch an unpainted, grounded metal object to discharge any static electricity stored on your clothing or body. Caution: Handle the PCI Express adapter by the metal mounting bracket and the printed circuit board edges only. Avoid touching the gold-plated PCIe connector and the internal electronic components.
Installing the PCI Express adapter 3 Locate an available PCI Express slot. Backplate PCI connectors PCI Express connector, X1 PCI Express connector, X16 4 Remove the screw that secures the backplate, then remove the backplate. If your computer case is tooless, refer to the User Guide for instructions. 5 Carefully insert the adapter into the PCIe slot, seating it firmly into the slot. Do not touch the PCIe bus contacts on the adapter.
Installing the PCI Express adapter 7 Connect an available 4-pin power plug from your computer power supply to the PCI Express adapter’s JP1 power connector. 8 Close your computer's case. 9 Plug in the power cord and other cables, then turn on your computer. Installing the software Windows OS driver Installation To install the Windows driver: 1 Save all files and close all programs. 2 If you install the adapter first, your PC will detect the adapter and the Found New Hardware Wizard opens.
Installing the PCI Express adapter 11 4 Click Install Driver. The Welcome to the Dynex eSATA adapter Driver Setup Wizard opens. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. When the installation is complete, the Installation Complete dialog box opens.
Installing the PCI Express adapter 5 Click Close to complete the driver installation. 6 To verify the driver installation, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, then click Properties. 7 Click Device Manager, then double-click Silicon Image Sil 3132 SATALink Controller. The message “This device is working properly” is displayed, confirming that the driver has been correctly installed. MAC OS driver installation To install the driver in Macintosh OS 10.4.
Installing the PCI Express adapter 13 4 Double-click the Sil3132_1.1.9u_sil_Pkg.pkg file. The Welcome to the Sil3132 Mac OS X Driver Installer screen opens. 5 Click Continue, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. Several screens later you are prompted to enter your (user)Name and Password.
Installing the PCI Express adapter 6 Enter your default (user)Name and Password, then click OK. The Successful Installation dialog box opens. 7 Click Close to complete the installation.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Solution The Windows Device Manager does not show the PCI Express adapter • Make sure that the PCI Express adapter is correctly installed in the PCIe slot. • Repeat the driver installation procedure, then make sure that the device exists. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, click Properties, then click the Device Manager. If the Silicon Image Sil 3132 SATALink Controller is shown, the PCI Express adapter is working correctly.
Specifications Specifications Chipset Silicon Image 3132 Interface One-lane PCI Express bus Power port External: 2 × Ø1.3 DC Jack Internal 1 × 4-pin power connector System environment Operating temperature: 41°F~104°F (5°C~40°C) Operating humidity: 20%~80% RH Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac 10.4.
Legal notices 17 Legal notices FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
One-year limited warranty One-year limited warranty Dynex Products (“Dynex”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new DX-ESATAP (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of Dynex brand Products and packaged with this warranty statement.
One-year limited warranty 19 To obtain in-home warranty service for a television with a screen 25 inches or larger, call 1-888-BESTBUY. Call agents will diagnose and correct the issue over the phone or will have an Dynex-approved repair person dispatched to your home. Where is the warranty valid? This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the Product in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
One-year limited warranty REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. DYNEX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS.
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