RocketU 1144B / RocketU 1142A Host Controller Quick Installation Guide V1.3 Sept.
Table of Contents HighPoint RocketU 1144B / RocketU 1142A ........................... 3 Kit Contents ............................................................................ 4 Installing the RocketU Series Host Adapter ............................ 4 Using the 19PIN USB 3.0 Front Panel Port of the RocketU 1142A ...................................................................................... 5 Driver Installation (Microsoft Windows)................................. 6 Connecting USB Storage Devices .
HighPoint RocketU 1144B / RocketU 1142A HighPoint USB 3.0 HBA’s – High-Performance External Storage for Your PC HighPoint has capitalized on recent advances in USB 3.0 connectivity, and has made 5Gb/s per-port performance a reality. USB 3.0 is no longer limited to plug-and-play device hubs; RocketU HBA’s take External USB 3.0 storage to the next level. HighPoint’s second generation 4-Port USB 3.0 HBA Boasting four dedicated 5Gb/s external USB 3.0 Type-A ports, and powered by a PCIe 2.
Compliant with xHCI (Extensible Host Controller Interface) spec. Kit Contents RocketU 1144B / 1142A host controller Software CD Quick Installation Guide Low profile bracket(For RocketU 1142A only) Installing the RocketU Series Host Adapter Note: Make sure the system is powered-off before installing the RocketU series host adapter. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the system chassis. Locate an unused PCI-Express ×4 (×8, ×16) slot. Remove the PCI-Express slot cover.
Using the 19PIN USB 3.0 Front Panel Port of the RocketU 1142A The RocketU 1142A provides standardized USB 3.0 front panel support. It is compatible with any standard USB 3.0 front panel device such as the RocketPanel Series USB 3.0 front panel adapter or the USB 3.0 all in one card reader front panel adapters. Note: Make sure the system is powered-off before installing the USB 3.0 Front Panel device.
Driver Installation (Microsoft Windows) Install Driver From Software CD 1. Insert the HighPoint Software CD to the CD/DVD drive. 2. Browse to the software CD folder: \RocketU\RU1022A_114X\Windows 3. Double click the “setup.exe” and follow the setup wizard steps to install the ASMedia ASM1042x USB 3.0 Host controller driver. Verify Installation of the Software 1. On the Start menu, select 'Control Panel' 2. Open on the 'System' applet (you may first have to select 'Switch to Classic View') 3.
2. Connect the enclosure or hard disk to the HighPoint RocketU HBA with USB 3.0 cables. 3. Allow the drives/enclosure to spin up for a few moments. Once the devices are ready, they will be recognized by the operating system and can be accessed as needed. Customer Support If you encounter any problems while utilizing the RocketU series host adapter, or have any questions about this or any other HighPoint Technologies, Inc. product, feel free to contact our Customer Support Department.
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.
