I recently purchased this card, but I can't seem to get the eSATA port working. Can't find instruction on CD for eSATA option. Help please.
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Go to start, right click on computer and then manage and then you can set additional drives
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The eSATA port and the upper port are shared, so in order to enable the eSATA port on the back you have to change a small jumper on the card itself.I don't recall whether you can have both the upper SATA port and the eSATA port enabled simultaneously, though.
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From the printed manual:There are 2 SATA ports and 1 eSATA port. we name these CN1 to CN3 (CN1=SATA, farthest away from the bracket; CN2=eSATA; CN3=SATA, top, near the bracket). Changing the jumper setting allows you to select between external amd internal ports to use.JMP1-JMP21-2 Closed = CN1 and CN2 enabled (CN2=eSATA)2-3 Closed = CN1 and CN3 enabled (both internal SATA)
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The eSATA port and the internal SATA port next to it share the same port -- you have to change the jumpers to connect the eSATA port.
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I don't think this board will work if your computer has a ide drive in it, you need to have either ide drives or sata, not a mix
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Yes, it does require two ESATA ports. However, it comes with a PCIe RAID card which is installed in the server, so you're lack of ESATA ports isn't an issue.
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I carried out a survey of Express Cards about a year ago and as a result purchased one with two USB 3.0 ports and the other with two eSATA ports and am very pleased with both but I never came across an Express Card with video capabilities. I believe EVGA sold and may still sell an USB 2.0 video adaptor so if you have a laptop with a dodgy video card and don't use it for gaming this may work for you.
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I have a brand new laptop with an esata port. This enclosure does recognize my external drive via the USB connection, but won't recognize by esata cable. I followed the instructions to use the USB cable for power, and even tried plugging in to a second USB port as suggested, in case one port wasn't supplying enough power.I'm trying to get through to their online support page, but so far no luck. So I'm up in the air for now.
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Jack, If you are using XP use the software after installing the card. Reboot and then you are good. If you are using Windows 7 or 8 let the operating system get the software on the internet,reboot.TDG
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No, It wont work. USB to eSATA adapter is an uni-diretional, it wont do other way around. I highly recommend to use eSU3F8 that would cover ANY host interface
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Card only has pass-thru SATA; ESATA (external SATA) port only works if (internal) SATA connection from motherboard is plugged in to SATA port on backside of card. So all ESATA port does is extend SATA controller from motherboard, it does not provide SATA by itself at all.
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The eSata port is only for power. The supplied USB 3 Cord is also backward compatible with USB 2 and USB 1. This peripheral was found to be a very good investment.
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My unit did not have a USB port and only an eSATA Port. I think the description may be wrong as this device is eSATA only.
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Impossible with this card as it does not actually have a SATA controller on it, just a pass-through port for the eSata port on the outside. You cannot boot from USB disks on this controller either unless your motherboard has that capability.
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It turns out the SATA port is just a pass through for the eSata port on the outside of the card. There is no built in SATA port on this board.
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Google the manufacturer and model name for drivers. And do the same for forums. That's what I did. You can find different driver packages but I believe as far as my last search went nearly a year ago, the maufacturer's latest drivers at that time were beginning to solve lingering user issues. Most reported good success though not necessarily the bandwidth specified, though still rewarding. Time has passed so a search should yield even newer drivers. I have not had a chance to actually install mine, but I look forward to it.. I think anyway.. by what I did read about driver developments.
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So far it isn't looking good. The wifi is not removable and the eSata is not, as Kaerlo Michael Dulay said, PM ready. I am now also researching external port multiplier solutions - eSata, to external multiplier to external enclosure. Kind of a kludge though. I will post back when (if) I get anything new.
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Mine has only a USB 3.0 jack. I'm not familiar with "eSATA"; I assumed it referred to the internal SATA interface where the drive itself plugs into the case.
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The is the exact setup that I have. My desktop is connected via an esata port and my laptop via usb 3.0. Both are plugged into the box. All you have to do is use the interface button on the upper right of the ProBox to select which interface you want. Really simple as far as that goes. However, what is critical for the esata connection is that your sata chip supports the correct protocol. Most esata interfaces work with port multiplier capability. However, this box needs to also have support for FIS based switching protocol. If your computer doesn't support FIS switching, you can get one for about $20 to ad in to your system. There is a mediasonic I/O card that supports it and there is also the Silicon Image PCI Express Card ,SIL3132 Sata II controller with two sata ports on it. I have tried both and found that for me the Silicon Image card is easiest to install and update.
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If it hasn't worked at all it could be the wrong card also. There is a couple to choose from all suggestions below are good starts, good luck.
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Probably. Remember that the eSATA port is an extension of your motherboard SATA ports. If you don't connect the card's internal SATA connection to the motherboards SATA ports using a cable, then the eSATA external port on the card is not functional. I never could install the USB3.0 drivers (install keeps failing) so all my card does is provide a external eSATA (pass-through) port. Hope this helps.