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SATA3 Add-on Card
( DCS3A )

SATA3 Add-on Card

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Specification

Form Factor
Standard ATX (full-height bracket)
Size
79mm (L) x 58mm (W)
Controller
Asmedia ASM1061:
1.Support 2 SATA3.0 devices
2.Support AHCI / IDE mode *
3.Support NCQ
Interface
PCI-Express 2.0 x1
Connector
SATA3.0 connector x2
Type
SATA3 6Gbps / SATA2 3Gbps / SATA1 1.5Gbps
Operating System
Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7

 

* AHCI mode is default. If you want to change to IDE mode, please download the manual and firmware to do.

 

Hardware Installation Guide

Please follow the steps below to install your DCS3A

1.Shut down the computer and remove the case cover.

2.Remove the blanking plate from the PCI-Express.

3.Press DCS3A card firmly into the PCI-Express slot, making sure it is properly seated.

4.Secure the card in place with a screw.

5.Connect to SATA devices.

6.Replace the computer case cover.

7.Turn on the computer and install the driver.

Driver Installation Guide

After you installed DCS3A card, please insert the Setup Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for better System performance. You will see following window after you insert the CD.

Click on Asmedia 106x SATA Host Controller Drive to start the process of driver installation.

The installation program will launch InstallShield Wizard. Click [Next] and the program will begin to install driver to your system.

When installing Windows XP on the HDD connected to DCS3A card, you need a floppy drive in your system. As to the driver files, you may use other computer to launch installation program firstly, and click on F6 floppy Asmedia 106x SATA Host Controller Drive to copy the files to your floppy disk. When Windows XP Setup program shows “Press F6 to load SCSI/Raid Drivers” prompt, please press F6 to install DCS3A driver.

Click [Yes] and the program will begin to copy driver files to your floppy disk.

For more information about DCS3A card setup, please refer to the full version manual from the setup CD.

Caution !!
The specification and pictures are subject to change without notice and the package contents may differ by area or your motherboard version!