ASM1061 PCI-E to 4 Port SATA 3.0 Expansion Adapter Card User Manual

1. Introducció

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and troubleshooting of your DIEWU ASM1061 PCI-E to 4 Port SATA 3.0 Expansion Adapter Card. This card allows you to add four high-speed SATA 3.0 ports to your computer system, enhancing storage capabilities and performance. Please read this manual carefully before installation and retain it for future reference.

Figure 1: ASM1061 PCI-E to 4 Port SATA 3.0 Expansion Adapter Card

2. Informació de seguretat

• Always power off your computer and unplug it from the power outlet before installing or removing any internal components.
• Porteu una corretja antiestàtica al canell o toqueu sovint un objecte metàl·lic connectat a terra per descarregar l'electricitat estàtica, que pot danyar els components electrònics.
• Handle the expansion card by its edges to avoid touching the gold connectors or components on the PCB.
• Ensure the card is correctly seated in the PCI Express slot before powering on the system.
• No exposeu la targeta a la humitat ni a temperatures extremes.

3. Contingut del paquet

Si us plau, verifiqueu que tots els elements siguin presents al vostre paquet:

• 1 x ASM1061 PCI-E to 4 Port SATA 3.0 Expansion Card
• 1 x Low-profile suport (per a carcasses de format petit)
• 1 x Driver disk

Figura 2: Contingut del paquet

4. Requisits del sistema

Abans de la instal·lació, assegureu-vos que el sistema compleixi els requisits següents:

• Operating System: Windows® XP/Vista/7 (32/64 bit)/8/10
• Available PCI Express slot: One available PCI Express x1, x4, x8, or x16 slot

5. Guia d'instal·lació

5.1 Instal·lació de maquinari

1. Apagueu l'ordinador i desconnecteu el cable d'alimentació.
2. Obriu la caixa de l'ordinador.
3. Locate an available PCI Express slot (x1, x4, x8, or x16).
4. If necessary, remove the metal bracket cover from the chosen slot on your computer case. If installing in a low-profile case, replace the standard bracket on the card with the included low-profile mènsula.
5. Carefully insert the ASM1061 card into the PCI Express slot, ensuring it is firmly seated.
6. Secure the card with a screw to the computer case.
7. Connect your SATA hard drives or SSDs to the SATA ports on the expansion card using SATA data cables.
8. Tanqueu la carcassa de l'ordinador i torneu a connectar el cable d'alimentació.
9. Enceneu l'ordinador.

Figura 3: superior view of the expansion card with SATA ports

Figura 4: lateral view showing the PCI Express connector

5.2 Instal·lació del controlador

1. After booting into Windows, the system may automatically detect and install the necessary drivers.
2. If drivers are not automatically installed, insert the provided driver disk into your CD/DVD drive.
3. Navigate to the driver folder for your operating system (e.g., Windows 10).
4. Executeu l'executable d'instal·lació (per exemple, setup.exe) and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation.
5. Reinicieu l'ordinador després que s'hagi completat la instal·lació del controlador.

6. Instruccions de funcionament

6.1 Verificació de la instal·lació

To verify that the card and drivers are installed correctly:

• Open Device Manager (Right-click 'This PC' or 'My Computer' > 'Manage' > 'Device Manager').
• Look under 'Storage controllers' or 'IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers'. You should see an entry for the ASMedia SATA controller (e.g., 'ASMedia 106x SATA Host Controller').
• Your connected SATA drives should appear under 'Disk drives'.

6.2 Connecting/Disconnecting Drives

The card supports hot-plugging and hot-swapping. This means you can connect or disconnect SATA drives while the system is running. However, it is always recommended to safely eject or unmount drives through the operating system before physically disconnecting them to prevent data loss.

7. Manteniment

• Keep the inside of your computer case clean and free of dust to ensure proper airflow and prevent overheating of components.
• Periodically check SATA cable connections to ensure they are secure.
• Avoid physical impact or bending of the card.

8. Solució De Problemes

8.1 Targeta no detectada

• Assegureu-vos que la targeta estigui completament col·locada a la ranura PCI Express.
• Try installing the card in a different PCI Express slot.
• Check your motherboard's BIOS/UEFI settings to ensure the PCI Express slot is enabled and configured correctly.
• Verify that your system meets the minimum system requirements.

8.2 Drives Not Appearing

• Ensure SATA data cables are securely connected to both the expansion card and the drives.
• Verify that your SATA drives are powered correctly (connected to the power supply).
• Check Device Manager to see if the ASMedia SATA controller is listed without errors. If not, reinstall drivers.
• For new drives, they may need to be initialized and formatted in Disk Management (Windows).

8.3 Rendiment lent

• Ensure you are using SATA 3.0 compatible drives and cables to achieve 6Gbps speeds.
• Verifiqueu que els controladors estiguin correctament instal·lats i actualitzats.
• Check your system's overall performance and ensure no other components are bottlenecking the storage.

9. Especificacions

10. Consells d'usuari

• Actualitzacions de controladors: While a driver disk is provided, always check the manufacturer's weblloc web per obtenir els controladors més recents per garantir un rendiment i una compatibilitat òptims.
• Qualitat del cable: Use high-quality SATA data cables for reliable connections and to achieve maximum transfer speeds. Poor quality cables can lead to intermittent drive detection or slower performance.
• Configuració de la BIOS/UEFI: If you encounter issues, check your system's BIOS/UEFI settings. Ensure that the PCI Express slot is enabled and that any relevant storage controller settings are configured appropriately (e.g., AHCI mode for SATA).
• Connexions d'alimentació: Ensure all connected SATA drives have a stable power connection from your power supply unit. The expansion card itself draws power from the PCIe slot.

11. Suport

If you encounter any issues that cannot be resolved using this manual, please refer to the support section on the product's purchase page or contact the seller directly for assistance. Provide your product model and a detailed description of the problem to facilitate quicker support.