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    expresscard to esata

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by gazzacbr, Jun 21, 2010.

  1. gazzacbr

    gazzacbr Notebook Evangelist

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    first, i have a express card to 4 x usb and that works fine.
    i have just got an express card with 2 esata ports on. i connect my backup disk to the 5v to usb and the disk spins. when i connect the esata cable i see nothing.
    i have looked in the device manager and event viewer (very confusing compared to server 2003 or xp though) but cannot see either express device :confused:
    the device manager refreshes when i plug/unplug either device.
    what i am i searching for to see the esata device?
     
    gazzacbr, Jun 21, 2010
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Does the external disk drive show up in Computer Management? (right click on My Computer, select Manage, then select Disk Management).

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jun 22, 2010
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  3. gazzacbr

    gazzacbr Notebook Evangelist

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    hmm, the device was under Storage controllers - JMicron JMB36X Controller (my internal card reader is JMB38X - confusing)
    anyhow, device manager says its running ok.
    still nothing when i plug in the disk, device manager doesnt change and nothing in disk management. have also tried another card from same place but thats no better.
    update: works fine on windows 7 32bit using the built in esata port on my wifes laptop. about 50% faster than usb. not working though using the cardbus port :(
     
    gazzacbr, Jun 22, 2010
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Are the drivers for the cardbus card installed correctly?
     
    Pitabred, Jun 23, 2010
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