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Use in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

This product is intended for installation in a computer, where it provides serial ATA interfaces.

The plug-in card supports RAID0 and RAID1.

Furthermore, the plug-in card provides the option to join a conventional hard disk and a SSD

together into one hybrid-drive. In this case, the intelligent controller stores frequently used data

on the SSD, while data that is not used frequently is transferred to the magnetic hard disk.

Hereby, the speed is increased during read/write data processes.

This product complies with the applicable National and European requirements. All names of

Package Contents

• Plug-in card

• Short slot bracket (for ﬂ at computer cases)

• Driver CD

• Manufacturer’s operation instructions (in English)

• Quick guide

Features

• 2 SATA ports

• SATA 6GBps (= SATA III = SATA 600)

• RAID0, RAID1, “Safe”+”Capacity” (combination of magnetic hard disk and SSD)

• LED connections for both SATA ports (for one LED per port, LED ﬂ ashes during read/write

access)

Connections

1 SATA port 1 (“P1”)

2 SATA port 2 (“P2”)

3 Multi-pin connector for LED (ﬂ ashes during read/

write access)

4 Interchangeable slot bracket (the package contains

an additional short slot bracket for installing the

plug-in card in a ﬂ at computer case/server)

Installation

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If you have no specialist knowledge of installation procedures, please arrange

for the installation to be carried out by SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL or

a suitable specialist shop.

Incorrect installation can cause damage to the plug-in card and also to your

computer and all connected devices.

Caution, lethal hazard!

Switch off the computer in which the plug-in card is to be installed, and all

connected devices, and disconnect all devices from the mains voltage, re-

move the plug from the mains! Just turning off at the on/off switch is not

enough!

First, backup your data, if data is already stored on the SATA hard disk(s) you wish

to connect to the plug-in card! Creating a RAID set deletes the data saved on the

hard disks.

• Open your computer’s case and carefully remove the cover.

• If you are using a ﬂ at computer case, replace the long slot bracket on the plug-in card by the

short slot bracket enclosed.

• If required, you can connect corresponding LEDs of your computer case to the two multi-pin

connectors on the plug-in card (see ﬁ gure above, position 3). If one of the LEDs does not

glow afterwards, during read/write access, then the plug is probably inverted, turn it by 180°.

• Look for a free PCI Express slot and remove the corresponding slot cover. Afterwards, insert

the plug-in card into the free PCI express slot. Screw the plug-in card ﬁ rmly in place.

• Connect the SATA port to a SATA hard disk, connect its power supply terminal to your com-

puter’s power supply unit.

Make sure when routing the SATA data cables and SATA power cables for plugging in that

they are straight i.e. secure the cables, e.g. with cable fasteners so they cannot become

disconnected.

• Close the computer housing.

• Connect your computer and monitor to the mains voltage again and switch on all devices.

• If your computer does not start correctly, switch it off immediately and check all the settings

and cable connections.

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Before opening the PC again, disconnect the PC from the mains voltage, see above!

Driver installation

Windows detects the plug-in card automatically. Insert the driver data carrier enclosed into an

appropriate drive on your computer.

Start the setup program on the CD. The program was located on the CD in the folder “SAT-

A6G_M9128” when this operating manual was written. With newer versions of the driver CD

you may ﬁ nd it in the main directory of the CD. Start the program “drvSetup.exe” and follow all

the instructions.

Windows may now need to restarting.

Operation

If you wish to use the connected SATA hard disks without RAID, you may now partition and

format them individual; their individual partitioning and formatting is easily carried out with Win-

dows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 via the Computer Manager. Where the hard disks are

to be used as a RAID set, it needs to be created ﬁ rst. All the data on the hard disks will be lost!

Restart the computer. When starting your computer (before Windows starts!) you will be

prompted to press the shortcut “CTRL” + “M” function key to enable the RAID-BIOS. You can

now create the RAID set in the RAID BIOS.

• RAID0

The data is distributed on two hard disks, the data transfer rate increases. The total capacity

is double that of the smallest of the two hard disks. A RAID0 always consists of two hard

disks. Examples:

RAID0: HDD0=200GB, HDD1=500GB, total=400GB (-> not recommended!)

HDD0=500GB, HDD1=500GB, total=1000GB

• RAID1

The data is mirrored, i.e. the same data is stored on both hard disks. The total capacity is that

of the smallest hard disk.

The ideal case is to connect two identical hard disks (the same version and capacity). Oth-

erwise, the smaller of the two hard disks deﬁ nes the maximum capacity. A RAID1 always

consists of two hard disks. Examples:

RAID1: HDD0=200GB, HDD1=500GB, total=200GB (-> not recommended!)

HDD0=500GB, HDD1=500GB, total=500GB

• “Safe” and “Capacity”

These two operating modes are a combination of an SSD and a conventional magnetic hard

disk.

In this case, the intelligent controller stores frequently used data on the SSD, while data that

is not used frequently is transferred to the magnetic hard disk. Hereby, the speed is increased

during read/write data processes.

It is not possible to store speciﬁ c data on the SSD (e.g. programs) since this is determined

by the controller. The more frequently a ﬁ le is read/written, the higher the probability that it is

automatically stored on the SSD.

Two different operating modes are available:

“Safe”: The data transferred to the SSD is also saved on the

magnetic hard disk. In the event of a fault on the SSD, all the

data are still available on the magnetic disk. The total capac-

ity is equal to that of the magnetic hard disk.

The increase in the data transfer rate is only possible when reading data (when writing data,

it must be stored on the SSD and the magnetic disk simultaneously, so the magnetic disk

determines the maximum possible data transfer rate).

“Capacity”: The SSD and the magnetic hard disk are

connected in series, so that the total capacity is the ca-

pacity of the SSD + the capacity of the magnetic disk (e.g.

SSD = 60 GM, magnetic disk = 500 GB, total = 560 GB).

An increased transfer rate is obtained when reading and writing data, if it is located on the SSD.

Important note on the operation of the BIOS/setup menu for the plug-in card:

• Conﬁ rm “Are you sure Y/N” by pressing the “Z” key. At the moment the German keyboard

driver is not yet active. This is why the keys “Y” and “Z” are interchanged (on an American/

English keyboard “Y” and “Z” are in the opposite order).

• If you create a RAID0 or a RAID1, you should always use two hard disks of the same design

(same capacity, same manufacturer, same type).

When using different hard disks, the capacity and the speed adjusts to the smallest or the

slowest hard disk (the capacity will not be fully used, the speed will be lower).

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