Highpoint ROCKETU 1022A Installation guide

Brand: Highpoint

Model: ROCKETU 1022A

Category: Interface cards/adapters

Type: Installation guide

This manual is also suitable for

ROCKETU 1022AM

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RocketU 1022A /

RocketU Dual USB 3.0 for Mac

Host Controller

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Quick Installation Guide

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HighPointRocketU1022A/RocketUDualUSB3.0forMac–PCI‐Express2.0.................3

InstallingtheRUSeriesHostAdapter............................................................................4

DriverInstallation(MicrosoftWindows)........................................................................4

RocketU1022A.............................................................................................................. 4

RocketUDualUSB3.0forMac.......................................................................................5

ConnectingUSBStorageDevices...................................................................................6

Kitcontents....................................................................................................................6

CustomerSupport.......................................................................................................... 7

FCCPart15ClassBRadioFrequencyInterferencestatement.......................................8

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HighPointRocketU1022A / RocketUDualUSB3.0forMac–

PCI‐Express2.0

RocketUDual‐PortUSB3.0HBA’s;Cost‐Effective,High‐PerformanceExternalStorage

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UpgradeyourPCorMacwithHighPoint’sDual‐PortUSB3.0HBA’s.Theselow‐cost,

PCI‐E2.0HBA’sdeliver5Gb/sperformance,andareidealforavarietyofexternal

storageconfigurations.

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HighPointRocketU1022A/RocketUDualUSB3.0forMac

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TheRocketU1022A/RocketUDualUSB3.0forMacisanexternal,2‐portSuper‐Speed

USB3.0PCI‐Express2.0x1HBA.TheRocketU1022A/RocketUDualUSB3.0forMac

delivers5Gb/stransferbandwidth,andisoptimizedforexternalSSDandharddrive

configurations.

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KeyFeatures

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 Dual‐PortUSB3.0SuperSpeedHBA

 PCI‐Express2.0x1

 TwoUSB3.0type‐Aports

 TotalTransferBandwidthupto5Gb/s

 OptimizedforexternalUSBdrivesanddriveenclosures

 BackwardscompatiblewithUSB2.0&1.1

 Hot‐SwapandHot‐Plug

 DriversupportforMicrosoftWindows7,2008,Vista(RocketU1022A)

 DriversupportforMacOSX(RocketUDualUSB3.0forMac)

 LinuxOSsupportwithLinuxKernelembeddedUSB3.0driver

(RequireKernelv2.6.31orlater)

 CompliantwithxHCI(ExtensibleHostControllerInte rface)spec.

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InstallingtheRUSeriesHostAdapter

Note:Makesurethesystemispowered‐offbeforeinstallingtheRUserieshostadapter.

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1. OpenthesystemchassisandlocateanunusedPCI‐Express(2.0or1.0)×1(×4,

×8,×16)slot.

2. RemovethePCI‐Expressslotcover.

3. GentlyinserttheRUseriesintothePCI‐Expressslot,andsecurethebracketto

thesystemchassis.

4. Insertastandard4‐pinMolex8981powerconnector(female)intothe

power‐portoftheRocketU1022A.Thisconnectortypeiscommonlyusedwith

SAT Aharddrives, andisincludedwithnearlyalldesktopPCs. 

5. Afterinstallingtheadapter,attachtheharddisksordiskenclosuretotheRU

seriescardusingtheUSBcables.

6. Closeandsecurethesystemchassis.

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DriverInstallation(MicrosoftWindows)

RocketU1022A

Installfromsetupprogram

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. Selectthe'Hardware'tab

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4. Selectthe'DeviceManager'button.

5. ForVista,Server2008,Win7,Expandthe'UniversalSerialBusControllers'entry

6. Right‐clickon'ASMediaxHCIController'

7. Select'Properties'

8. Selectthe'Driver'tab

9. Selectthe'DriverDetails'button

10. Thefollowfileshouldbedisplayed,theninstallationwassuccessful:

‐'system32\DRIVERS\asmtxhci.sys'Vista,Server2008andWin7

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RocketUDualUSB3.0forMac

OnceyouhaveinstalledtheRocketUDualUSB3.0forMacCardandbootedyourMac,

followtheseinstructionstoinstallthedriversandtheHighPointWebManager

software:

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1) InserttheRocketUDualUSB3.0forMa cCardInstallDiscintoyourMacand

navigatetotheDMGfolder.

2) Double‐clickonthe“dig ”filetomountthediscimagecontainingtheMacOSX

softwareanddrivers.

3) Double‐clickontheinstallerpackagelabeled tostarttheinstallation

process.

4) Followtheon‐screenstepstocompletetheinstallationprocess.Aftertheinstall

hascompleted,youwillbepromptedtorestartyourcomputer.Youwillneedto

restartinordertousetheRocketUDualUSB3.0forMacCard.

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Note:ConsultthesoftwarecopyoftheRocketUDualUSB3.0forMacUserGuidefor

in‐depthinstallationprocedures.

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ConnectingUSBStorageDevices

1. MakesuretheRocketU1022A/RocketUDualUSB3.0forMachasbeen

installedintoyourPCorMac.

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.

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Kitcontents

 RocketU1022A/RocketUDualUSB3.0forMachostcontroller

 SoftwareCD

 QuickInstallationGuide

 Lowprofilebracket

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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.

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WebSupport:http://www.highpoint‐tech.com/websupport/

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HighPointTechnologies,Inc.websites:

http://www.highpoint‐tech.com

http://www.hptmac.com

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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. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a  particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television 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theequipmentandreceiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

thereceiverisconnected.

 Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s

authoritytooperatetheequipmentunderFCC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.

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EuropeanUnionComplianceStatement

ThisInformation Technologies Equipmenthas beentested andfound tocomplywith

thefollowingEuropeandirectives:

 EuropeanStandardEN55022(1998)ClassB

 EuropeanStandardEN55024(1998)

Highpoint ROCKETU 1022A Installation guide

Brand: Highpoint

Model: ROCKETU 1022A

Category: Interface cards/adapters

Type: Installation guide

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