RocketRAID 64xL 6Gb/s SATA RAID Host Adapter Quick Installation Guide v1.
Contents HighPoint RocketRAID 64xL....................................................................................3 Kit Contents………….................................................................................................3 Hardware Installation.............................................................................................4 Using the RocketRAID64xL Adapter………................................................................6 RocketRAID 64xL BIOS........................................
HighPoint RocketRAID 64xL – 4‐Port SATA 6Gb/s PCI‐E 2.0 HBA RocketRAID 600 Lite HBA' s deliver considerable cost‐savings SATA 6Gb/s solutions, without sacrificing either performance or reliability. These Second Generation SATA 6Gb/s host controllers utilize a PCI‐Express 2.0 x4 host bus interface, and support non‐RAID and RAID configurations of today’s fastest SATA 6Gb devices. RocketRAID 64xL HBA' s: RocketRAID 640L ‐ 4 SATA ports RocketRAID 644L ‐ 4 eSATA ports.
Hardware Installation RocketRAID 64xL PCB board Layout RocketRAID 640L J1: I2C connector A1: Active LED PIN connector F1: Failure LED PIN connector 4
RocketRAID 644L Installing the RocketRAID 64xL RAID Host Adapter Note: Make sure the system is powered‐off before installing the RocketRAID 64xL RAID Host Adapter. 1) Open the system chassis and locate an unused PCI‐E (2.0 or 1.0) ×4 (or x8/x16) slot. 2) Remove the PCI slot cover. 3) Gently insert the RocketRAID 64xL into the PCI‐E slot, and secure the bracket to the system chassis. 4) After installing the adapter, attach the hard disks or disk enclosure to the RocketRAID 64xL card using the SATA cables.
Using the RocketRAID 64xL RocketRAID 64xL BIOS After installing the RocketRAID 64xL RAID Host Adapter, and powering on the system, the adapter BIOS should post. The BIOS will scan for devices and display information about each disk. When prompted, press “Ctrl + H” to access the RocketRAID 64xL BIOS Utility. Note: Scan time may vary depending on the disk’s make/model and disk related features such as Staggered Drive Spinup. Driver and Software Installation (Windows 7, Vista, 2008) 1.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. software”. When Windows asks: “Windows needs your permission to continue”, select “Continue”. When asked to search online select “Don’t Search Online”. Select “I don’t have disc, show me other options”. Select “Browse my computer for driver software”. Browse to the location of the driver and click “Next”. Driver location (RocketRAID Software CD): /RR64xL/Driver/Windows Select the driver folder. When asked: “Would you like to install this driver software?” select “Install”.
FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequency Interference statement 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 uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
