OWC Serial ATA 2 Channel
PCI Controller Card
Instruction Manual
OWCSATAPCI2P
ATTENTION! This manual contains basic instructions to install your new PCI card.
However, due to variables with each type of system, consult the user manual that
came with your computer for any unique differences.
Observe static safe precautions!
Open the anti-static bag and remove the OWC Serial ATA
2 channel PCI controller card. Take a few moments and
examine some of the unique features of this card. You will
need to configure the Serial ATA PCI card to work with
your system before installing it.
The OWC Serial ATA 2 channel PCI controller card offers
2 internal SATA ports, and also 2 external eSATA ports.
However, you can only use 2 ports at a time with this PCI
card. You can use one internal and one external for a mix
of both types if you so desire. Or, you can use 2 of the
same type of ports. This is to allow maximum flexibility in
your system.
At the top right of the card, you will see 2 switches. These switches control which ports are
active on the card. You can select both internal ports, both external ports, or one of each.
• To activate the internal ports, flip the 2 switches both to the right.
• To active the external ports, flip the 2 switches to the left, as shown in this picture.
• The left switch controls the left internal port, and the upper external port. The right,
controls the right internal, and lower external. You can have one port of each type active if
you want.
• You must shut your machine down to change port configurations.
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Internal (SATA)Ports
Follow the instructions below to configure
the OWC Serial ATA card to meet your needs.
