FirmTek Computer Hardware SeriTek Two External Port Hot Swap Serial ATA PCI Express Host Adapter User Manual

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SeriTek /2SE2-E  
Two External Port Hot-Swap Serial ATA PCI Express Host Adapter  
User Manual for Windows PC  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
I. Introduction…………………………………..............................................1  
II. Installing the SeriTek/2SE2-E..................................................................5  
III. Connecting External Enclosures .............................................................7  
IV. Installing Windows Drivers.......................................................................9  
V. Formatting Hard Drives..........................................................................11  
VI. Product Support.....................................................................................12  
VII. Product Warranty and Disclaimers........................................................12  
VIII.Regulatory Compliance Statements......................................................13  
I. Introduction  
Welcome  
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the SeriTek/2SE2-E Serial ATA host adapter. This  
product is yet another innovative solution from the innovative folks at FirmTek.  
About This Users Manual  
This Users Manual was written with the assumption you are familiar with your computer, and are  
comfortable with opening its case. For further information, and to get acquainted with your  
computer, please refer to your computer users manual.  
About Serial ATA Technology  
An evolutionary replacement for Parallel ATA, Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Architecture) is  
an interface that allows you to add hard drives and peripherals to your Computer. Serial ATA  
offers insulated cables that are thinner and longer with smaller 7-pin connectors which results in  
easier installation and improved airflow, compared to wider and shorter Parallel ATA cables.  
Improved airflow translates into a cooler operating environment for your Computer.  
About the SeriTek/2SE2-E Serial ATA PCI Host adapter  
The SeriTek/2SE2-E extends Serial ATA's 3.0 Gbits/sec performance to the outside of the  
computer chassis, enabling users to take advantage of external Serial ATA enclosures. It utilizes  
the PCI Express local computer interface, which is the expansion card technology found in newer  
computers. With two external ports, the SeriTek/2SE2-E host adapter provides the high  
bandwidth necessary to meet the needs of performance-hungry applications while offering hot-  
swap flexibility similar to that of Universal Serial Bus (USB) and FireWire.  
The SeriTek/2SE2-E host adapter provides the latest I-shaped eSATA connectors:  
Newer rectangular  
Original L-shaped  
eSATA I-shaped  
Serial ATA connector  
connector  
About PCI Express  
PCI Express technology has become the standard motherboard expansion interface for next  
generation computing. It is a new serial I/O technology built around a bidirectional serial 1-bit  
point-to-point connection known as a "lane". This new architecture provides much improved  
performance compared to the older PCI interface technology, which is a bus-based system where  
all the devices share the same unidirectional, 32-bit, parallel bus.  
SeriTek/2SE2-E Package Contents  
SeriTek/2SE2-E SATA host adaptor board  
User manual on CD-ROM  
SeriTek/2SE2-E Key Features and Benefits  
Two external ports with hot-swap capability  
Plug-and-Play ease of use, completely self-contained booting functionality, no driver installation  
necessary  
Boosts overall system performance with per-port data transfer rates of up to 300 MBytes/sec or 3.0  
Gbits/sec  
PCI Express (1x) bus support  
Compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003 PCs with an available PCI Express  
slot  
Data protection: Supports Windows 2000/XP/2003 RAID capabilities  
Ideal for multimedia-intensive applications: audio/video capture and editing, and graphics  
manipulation/publishing  
User-upgradeable firmware  
48-bit LBA support for drive sizes larger than 137GB  
Bus mastering operation enhances multitasking during disk transfers and increases CPU efficiency: The  
CPU is free to handle other tasks during data transfers between the PCI Express bus and system  
memory  
Includes a one-meter, fully shielded, thin and flexible 1-meter Serial ATA cable with 7-pin  
Reduced setting on storage devices (no master/slave) means easier installation and replacement  
SeriTek/2SE2-E Specifications  
General System  
Hardware  
Requirements  
PC with available PCI Express expansion slot  
Windows NT  
Windows 2000  
Windows XP  
Windows 2003  
Operating Systems  
Supported  
PCI Express 1x lane  
Can be inserted in any available PCI Express slot  
(4x, 8x, etc)  
Bus Type  
2-port external Serial ATA (SATA) interface  
connectors support up to 2 external hard drives or  
peripherals (eSATA type/I-shape connectors)  
External  
Connectors  
Serial ATA hard drive  
Backward compatible with Ultra DMA 133/100/66  
hard drives*  
Drive Types  
Supported  
ATAPI Device  
Support  
Yes*  
Data Transfer  
Rates  
Up to 300 MBytes/second or 3.0 Gbits/second burst  
data transfer rate  
Serial ATA  
UltraDMA modes 6/5/4/3/2/1/0, PIO modes  
4/3/2/1/0*  
Drive Modes  
Supported  
Fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0a specification  
Bus Mastering off-loads data I/O handling from CPU  
Complete 32-bit CRC error checking, for all bits  
transmitted (command, data, and status), offers  
enhanced data protection for high-speed Serial ATA  
drives  
Advanced Data  
Features  
Dual independent data channels allows for separate  
device timings  
Automatically identifies and configures drive types*  
Automatically detects and supports devices utilizing  
many transfer modes including UltraDMA  
6/5/43/2/1/0, PIO 4/3/2/1/0*  
Onboard Flash  
ROM  
Allows easy upgrades to the latest firmware  
Cables Supported  
Warranty  
7-pin shielded SATA cable, up to 1 meter in length  
Two year limited parts & labor  
Physical  
Dimensions  
89mm(L) x 1.6mm(W) x 64mm(H) (not including  
bracket)  
Power  
Requirements  
5V ± 5%  
Temperature:  
Operating: +5°C to +55°C  
Non-Operating: -25°C to +70°C  
Relative humidity:  
Environmental  
Operating: 20% to 80%  
Non-Operating: 15% to 90%  
EN55022/1998, EN55024/1998 (European  
Community)  
EMC Compliance  
FCC Part 15 Class B (US)  
* IDE to Serial ATA converter module required for Parallel ATA and Ultra ATA133/100/66 drives  
SeriTek/2SE2-E System Requirements  
Operating System  
Windows 2000  
Windows XP  
Windows 2003  
Hardware Requirements  
PC with available PCI Express expansion slot (The SeriTek/2SE2-E can be installed in  
any available PCI Express slot: 1X, 4X, 8X, etc.)  
External powered enclosure equipped with Serial ATA hard drive(s) or Parallel ATA hard  
drives (Parallel ATA hard drives require compatible Serial ATA to Parallel ATA converters  
contained within the enclosure).  
Materials Required  
Standard medium-sized Phillips screwdriver  
II. Installing the SeriTek/2SE2-E  
Caution:  
Prior to installing the SeriTek/2SE2-E host adapter and hard drive(s) or peripheral(s),  
please make sure your data is backed up.  
The SeriTek/2SE2-E host adapter and your PC contain sensitive components that can be  
permanently damaged by Static Electric Discharge. Be sure youre working in an area free of  
static electricity to prevent them from being damaged. Use a wrist grounding strap if you  
have one or regularly touch a metal part of the computer chassis such as the power supply  
case or a port access cover to discharge any built-up static electricity from your body. Make  
sure to handle the SeriTek/2SE2-E host adapter by its bracket or around its edges to avoid  
damage to the card by static electricity.  
Introduction  
This section describes the proper method of installing your SeriTek/2SE2-E.  
SeriTek/2SE2-E PCI Express Host Adapter Installation:  
1. Properly shut down your PC and disconnect the AC power cord.  
2. Depending on the model of your PC, open the side panel or top cover. Please refer to  
your PC users manual for more information about gaining access to the PCI Express  
slots.  
3. Choose an empty PCI Express expansion slot where you will install the SeriTek/2SE2-E  
(The SeriTek/2SE2-E can be installed in any available PCI Express slot 1X, 4X, 8X,  
etc.)  
4. Remove the screw and detach the PCI Express expansion port access cover secured to  
the computer case.  
5. Remove the SeriTek/2SE2-E from its protective materials. Make sure to hold the card  
around by its bracket or around its edges to avoid touching components which might be  
damaged by static electricity.  
6. Position the PCI Express card bracket by facing it towards the rear of the computer.  
Align the gold connectors of the SeriTek/2SE2-E over the PCI Express slot and gently  
press it into the PCI Express slot until the card is firmly seated. If the card is properly  
seated, the upper ear of the PCI Express card bracket should line up with the screw  
mounting location.  
7. Using the same screw that was removed earlier; secure the card to the computer case  
(See Figure 1).  
Caution: The SeriTek/2SE2-E host adapter support external cables that may be  
plugged in to one of its two external receptacles. If the SeriTek/2SE2-E is not properly  
secured when a cable is inserted into one of the receptacles, it may become loose from the  
PCI Express slot and damage the computer.  
Figure 1: Inserting and securing the SeriTek/2SE2-E  
8. Close your PC case and re-attach the AC power cord.  
Ready for Use  
Your SeriTek/2SE2-E host adapter is now installed.  
III. Connecting External Enclosures  
Introduction  
This section describes how to connect external hard drive enclosures.  
Connecting the SeriTek/2SE2-E to an External Enclosure  
1. The SeriTek/2SE2-E host adapter is compatible with a wide range of external enclosures.  
Enclosures must meet basic requirements which include:  
Adequate power and cooling to support the hard drives (dedicated power supply).  
7-pin shielded receptacles compatible with FirmTeks shielded cables (original I-  
shaped or newer eSATA cables); see below.  
Support for Serial ATA Version 1.0 or Serial ATA Version 2.0  
Serial ATA hard drives, or Parallel ATA hard drives with compatible Serial ATA to  
Parallel ATA converter  
2. Install hard drives into the external enclosure according to the instructions included with  
the enclosure.  
3. Attach one end of FirmTeks shielded Serial ATA cable(s) to the Serial ATA receptacle(s)  
on the SeriTek/2SE2-E and connect the other end(s) to the external enclosure.  
4. The external enclosures may be powered on or off at this time. If it is off, power it on.  
Note: FirmTek Serial ATA cables were specially designed to be compatible with PC and  
Macintosh computers. Please use only FirmTek external shielded Serial ATA cables with the  
SeriTek/2SE2-E.  
The original Serial ATA connectors have an L-shaped opening, see Figure 2A.  
The newer eSATA connectors have a rectangular I-shaped opening, see Figure 2B  
The SeriTek/2SE2-E uses the newer eSATA connectors, also known as I-shaped connectors,  
yet some drive enclosures require cables that utilize an L-shaped connector. For these types  
of enclosures, the cable required will have a rectangular I-shaped eSATA connector on one  
end, and an L-shaped SATA connector on the other end as shown below in Figure 2. This  
cable is available to purchase on FirmTeks website.  
Fig: 5A  
Fig: 5B  
Figure 2A: Original  
Figure 2B: Newer  
L-shaped SATA  
connector  
rectangular eSATA  
I-shaped connector  
Figure 2: Serial ATA Connector Types: Original L-shaped and newer eSATA I-shaped  
Note: If you are using your SeriTek/2SE2-E host adapter with a drive enclosure that uses  
eSATA connectors then you will require SATA cables that have two rectangular I-shaped  
eSATA connectors, just like the two connectors shown below in Figure 3.  
Figure 3: Using SeriTek/2SE2-E with a drive enclosure that has I-shaped eSATA connectors; both cable  
connectors will be identical.  
Making the SATA Connections:  
Caution: Be sure to connect the cable using the proper orientation to your SeriTek host  
adapter and external enclosure. It should easily snap into place. Please do not force the  
cable connector onto the host adapter and hard drive or peripheral interface.  
Remember that male and female connectors must be of the same type for them to fit:  
L-shaped female to L-shaped male or eSATA female to eSATA male.  
First check that you are connecting the correct type of connectors to each other  
If your connectors still do not fit, rotate the cable and try again  
IV. Installing Windows Drivers  
Introduction  
This section describes how to install Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 drivers. This section  
assumes the Windows operating system has already been on installed on the PC.  
Windows Driver Installation  
Windows 2000/XP Systems  
Boot up Windows after the Serial ATA PCI Express Host Adapter is installed and  
attached to external drives/enclosures.  
Log into the system using an account with administrator privileges.  
When the Found New Hardware Wizardappears, click the radio button to select the  
option Install from a list or a specific locationand click Next.”  
Insert the SeriTek/2SE2-E CD-ROM  
Click the option Search for the best driver in these locationsand then click the box  
next to Include this location in the search:Click the Browsebutton and browse to  
the Windows driver directory on the CD-ROM (\SeriTek-2SE2-  
E\drivers\Windows2000-XP) on the SeriTek/2SE2-E CD-ROM and click OK. Then  
click the Nextbutton.  
If you see a message that states the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing,  
click Continue Anyway.”  
Remove the SeriTek/2SE2-E CD-ROM and restart Windows 2000/XP  
Windows XP/2003 64-bit Systems  
Boot up Windows after the Serial ATA PCI Express Host Adapter is installed and  
attached to external drives/enclosures.  
Log into the system using an account with administrator privileges.  
When the Found New Hardware Wizardappears, click the radio button to select the  
option Install from a list or a specific locationand click Next.”  
Insert the SeriTek/2SE2-E CD-ROM  
Click the option Search for the best driver in these locationsand then click the box  
next to Include this location in the search:Click the Browsebutton and browse to  
the Windows driver directory on the CD-ROM (\SeriTek-2SE2-E\drivers\WindowsXP-  
2003-64bit) on the SeriTek/2SE2-E CD-ROM and click OK. Then click the Next”  
button.  
If you see a message that states the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing,  
click Continue Anyway.”  
Remove the SeriTek/2SE2-E CD-ROM and restart Windows 2000.  
Windows NT Systems  
Boot up Windows after the Serial ATA PCI Express Host Adapter is installed and  
attached to external drives/enclosures.  
Log into the system using an account with administrator privileges.  
Click Start.  
Under Settings, click Control Panel.  
Select SCSI Adapters from the Control Panel.  
Select the Drivers tab and click Add.  
Click Have Disk.  
Insert the SeriTek/2SE2-E CD-ROM, and click Have Disk  
Type the path to the Windows NT driver directory on the SeriTek CD-ROM (\SeriTek-  
2SE2-E\drivers\WindowsNT)  
Press Enter.  
If prompted, choose the Silicon Image SiI 3132 SATALink Controller and click OK.  
Verifying Proper Installation for Windows NT  
Double click on My Computer icon, select Control Panel, and click on the SCSI  
Adapters icon.  
The Silicon Image SiI 3132 SATALink Controller should be displayed under the  
Device and Driver tabs.  
To view information about the devices attached to the controller, double click on the  
Silicon Image ATA Controllers applet icon in the Control Panel. Select the controller  
from the list at the top of the dialog. Then select the device from the Device Location  
drop down list to view its information.  
Verifying Proper Installation for Windows 2000/2003 or Windows XP  
Right-click on My Computer,click Manage,and then click Device Manager.”  
Open SCSI and RAID Controllers,then double-click Silicon Image Sil-3132 Serial  
ATA Controllerto display driver properties.  
If the message This device is working properlyis displayed in the dialog box, the  
driver has been correctly installed.  
V. Formatting Hard Drives  
Introduction  
If the hard drive(s) connected to the SeriTek/2SE2-E are not formatted for use with Windows,  
they will not be recognized. This procedure explains how to format your hard drives. Be  
careful not to inadvertently delete partitions you use with other systems, such as a Macintosh  
computer.  
Caution:  
Please make sure your data is backed up before attempting to format or change the  
partition layout of your hard drives.  
Create, Delete, and Format Partitions for Windows 2000/XP/2003  
Run the Disk Management utility: Right-click on My Computer,click Manage,and then  
select Disk Management.”  
Create, change, or delete partitions using Windows Disk Management. If you are  
unfamiliar with using Windows Disk Management, please refer to Microsoft Windows  
system documentation (Start/Help and Support) or Microsofts website  
(http://www.microsoft.com).  
VI. Product Support  
Technical Support  
For additional information on how to use SeriTek/2SE2-E, download the latest firmware updates,  
or for technical assistance, please visit us at www.firmtek.com, or email us at  
Please provide the following information when contacting us:  
Product model and serial number  
Driver version (You may use Windows Device Manager to determine the driver version).  
Computer type and model  
Computer operating system type and version (example: Windows XP with Service Pack 1)  
Other Hardware and software installed on your system  
Contact information including daytime telephone number and email address  
A detailed description of the question or problem  
Return Merchandise Authorization  
If FirmTek technical support determines the product needs to be repaired or replaced, a Return  
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and shipping address will be provided. Please pack in  
the original shipping container all of the original packaging - including the static bag, all hardware,  
software, cables, and other accessories that came with the original product. You are responsible  
for shipping and insurance costs, and any damage incurred due to improper packaging or  
transport.  
FirmTek reserves the right to determine whether the product is to be repaired or replaced with  
new or refurbished parts, or with a new or refurbished product. Standard United States return  
shipping charges will be paid by FirmTek. Foreign and other shipping methods such as express  
shipping are available for an additional charge.  
Write down the RMA number on the outside of the shipping container, and include the following  
information with the shipment:  
A description of the problem  
A copy of the original purchase invoice  
Return shipping address  
Contact information including daytime telephone number and email address  
FirmTek, LLC reserves the right to refuse shipments missing a valid RMA number.  
VII. Product Warranty and Disclaimers  
FirmTek warrants to the original buyer only that this product shall be free from defects in material  
and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the original date of purchase. This warranty is valid  
only when the original purchase invoice is provided. This warranty shall not apply to any defects  
resulting from improper handling, misuse, misapplication, abuse, or unauthorized modification(s)  
which are performed by end user.  
FirmTek, LLC reserves the right to make changes to any products described in this manual at any  
time without notice. FirmTek, LLC assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of hardware  
or software that is not supplied by FirmTek, LLC or its affiliated companies. FirmTek, LLC does  
not assume any responsibility or liability arising out of the application or use of any product  
described in this document, except as expressly agreed to in writing by FirmTek, LLC; nor does  
the purchase or use of a product from FirmTek, LLC convey a license under any patent rights,  
copyrights, trademark rights, or any other intellectual property rights of FirmTek, LLC or third  
parties.  
VIII. Regulatory Compliance Statements  
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement  
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.  
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 instruction manual, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. However, if this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment  
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to  
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.  
Use a shielded and properly grounded I/O cable and power cable to ensure compliance of this unit to the  
specified limits of the rules.  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation 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.  
CE European Union Compliance Statement  
EMC compliance:  
Emissions:  
Immunity:  
EN55022: 1998, Class B  
EN55024: 1998  
EN61000-4-2: 1995+A1: 1998  
EN61000-4-3: 1995+A1: 1998  
EN61000-4-4: 1995  
EN61000-4-6: 1996  
EN61000-4-8: 1993  
SeriTek/2SE2-E TSLKC2KF528  

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