Highpoint ROCKETU 1022A User manual

Brand: Highpoint

Model: ROCKETU 1022A

Category: Interface cards/adapters

Type: User manual

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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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Content

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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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HighP oint RocketU 1022A/RocketU Dual USB 3.0 for

Mac–PCI‐Express2.0

USB3.0Introduction

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USB3.0’sSuper‐SpeedinterfacerepresentsthenextrevolutioninI/Ointerconnectivity

standards.The5Gb/sthroughputis10timesfasterthanUSB2.0,anddeliversthe

bandwidthrequiredbytoday’sfastestexternaldrives.

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HighPointRocketU1022A/RocketUDualUSB3.0forMac

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TheRocketU1022A/RocketUDualUSB3.0forMacisanexternal,2‐portSuper‐Speed

USB3.0PCI‐Express2.0x1hoststoragecontroller.TheRocketU1022A/RocketUDual

USB3.0forMacdeliversclass‐leading5Gb/stransferbandwidth,andisoptimizedfor

externalSSDandharddriveconfigurations.

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KeyFeatures

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 USB3.0SuperSpeedQuad‐PortPCI‐Express2.0x1StorageController

 Twodedicated5Gb/sSuperSpeedPorts

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

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

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

 DriversupportforMicrosoftWindows7,2008,Vista,andLinuxdistributions

 CompliantwithxHCI(ExtensibleHostControllerInterface)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.

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

seriescardusingtheUSBcables.

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

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DriverInstallation(MicrosoftWindows)

RocketU1022A

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'Swit chtoClassic

View')

3. Selectthe'Hardware'tab

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'

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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MacCardInstallDiscintoyourMacand

navigatetotheDMGfolder .

2) Double‐clickonthe“dmg”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.

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yourcomputerisoperational.

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 User manual

Brand: Highpoint

Model: ROCKETU 1022A

Category: Interface cards/adapters

Type: User manual

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