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Vantec PCI & PCI-E Card & CardBus manual

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    SA T A/eSA T A II PCI & PCI-E Card & Car dBus[...]

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    Package Contents: SATA/eSATA PCI Host Controller (UGT-ST300): • Driver CD-ROM • User Manual • PCI Card SATA/eSATA PCI-Express Host Controller (UGT-ST400): • Driver CD-ROM • User Manual • PCI-Express Card 2-Port eSATA PCMCIA CardBus (UGT-ST350CB): • Driver CD-ROM • User Manual • PCMCIA PC Card TRADEMARKS MS-DOS, Microsoft, Windows [...]

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    Table of Contents 1 T able of Contents: 1. Int roduct ion .................................................................................................... 2. Specifications/F eatures ............................................................................... 3. System R equirements ...........................................................[...]

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    1. Introduction: Serial ATA (SATA) is the latest form of computer connectivity, featuring faster transfer speeds, easier configuration, and the ability to hot swap drives. With the Vantec SATA/eSATA PCI Host Controller, the SATA/eSATA PCI-Express Host Controller, or the 2-Port eSATA PCMCIA CardBus, you can add the features and functionality of eSAT[...]

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    2. Specifications/Features: SATA/eSATA PCI Host Controller (UGT-ST300): Specifications: • Interface: 32-bit 33/66 MHz PCI v2.2 • Connections: 1x Internal SATA port 1x External SATA (eSATA) port • Dimensions: 120mm x 50mm x 13mm (Not including mounting plate) Features: • Easily add SATA/eSATA to any system with an open PCI slot. • Transfer[...]

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    3. System Requirements: SATA/eSATA PCI Host Controller (UGT-ST300): • Intel Pentium II 350MHz-compatible or greater • Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP • Open PCI slot. SATA/eSATA PCI-Express Host Controller (UGT-ST400): • Intel Pentium II 350MHz-compatible or greater • Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP • Open PCI-Express slot. 2-Port e[...]

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    4. Parts Layout: SATA/eSATA PCI Host Controller (UGT-ST300): LED Activity Headers Internal SATA port External SATA (eSATA) Port SATA/eSATA PCI-Express Host Controller (UGT-ST400): LED Activity Headers Internal SATA port External SATA (eSATA) Port 2-Port eSATA PCMCIA CardBus (UGT-ST350CB): External SATA (eSATA) ports Parts Layout 5[...]

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    5. Installation: SATA/eSATA PCI Host Controller (UGT-ST300) / SATA/eSATA PCI-Express Host Controller (UGT-ST400): 5.1. Hardware Installation: 1) If you have an LED you would like to connect to the drive activity header, connect it first. If not, skip this step. 1-2 External Port 3-4 Internal Port Pins 2 and 4 are positive 2) Insert card into an ope[...]

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    SATA/eSATA PCI Host Controller (UGT-ST300) / SATA/eSATA PCI-Express Host Controller (UGT-ST400): 5.2. Driver Installation: Windows XP/2000 - New Installation of Operating System 1) Upon startup, the SATA/eSATA Host Controller’s BIOS screen should appear and display any SATA drives connected. If the BIOS screen does not appear or the attached hard[...]

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    SATA/eSATA PCI Host Controller (UGT-ST300) / SATA/eSATA PCI-Express Host Controller (UGT-ST400): 5.2. Driver Installation (continued): Windows 98/98SE/ME - New Installation of Operating System NOTE: SATA drives attached to the SATA/eSATA PCI Host Controller can not be used as boot drives for Windows 98/98SE/ME. 1) Upon startup, the SATA/eSATA PCI H[...]

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    5. Installation: 2-Port eSATA PCMCIA CardBus (UGT-ST350CB): 5.3. Hardware Installation: 1) Insert eSATA CardBus into an open PCMCIA slot on notebook computer. Installation 9[...]

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    2-Port eSATA PCMCIA CardBus (UGT-ST350CB): 5.4. Driver Installation: Windows XP 1) You should be prompted with the Found New Hardware Wizard. Check Install from a list or specific location (advanced), click Next. If the Found New Hardware Wizard does not appear, right click My Computer and select properties. Select the hardware tab and then click o[...]

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    2-Port eSATA PCMCIA CardBus (UGT-ST350CB): 5.4. Driver Installation: Windows 98/98SE/ME - Adding to an Existing installation 1) You should be prompted with the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Next. 2) Select Search for the best driver for your device option and click Next. 3) Insert the Driver CD-ROM, check Specify a Location, uncheck the other boxe[...]

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    5.5. Connecting Drives: SATA/eSATA PCI Host Controller (UGT-ST300) / SATA/eSATA PCI-Express Host Controller (UGT-ST400): Internal SATA: Connect SATA cable to the Internal SATA port on the card. Connect the other end to the drive. External SATA: Connect eSATA cable to the External SATA port on the card. Connect the other end to the drive or enclosur[...]

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    9. Warranty: The SATA/eSATA PCI & PCI-E Host Controller and eSATA PCMCIA CardBus come with a 1 year limited warranty (90 day parts). If your unit should become defective within that time frame, please go to http://www.vantecusa.com for information on how to receive warranty exchange or repair. Cosmetic defects and missing parts are not covered [...]