InLine SATA 6Gb/s Controller with 4x SATA, PCIe 2.0

The InLine SATA 6Gb/s Controller (MPN 76617L, EAN 4043718302291) is a PCI Express add-on card that provides four internal SATA 3.0 ports with a native PCIe x1 interface. Based on the ASMedia ASM1064 controller, the card supports Serial ATA Revision 3.2 devices at transfer rates up to 6 Gb/s and is backward compatible with SATA 3.0 (3 Gb/s) and SATA 1.5 Gb/s devices. The card fits into PCI-Express x1 slots and also works in larger PCIe slots (x2/x4/x8/x16). The package includes the controller card, a low-profile bracket and a user manual.

Advantages

The controller supports SATA 6 Gb/s throughput and AHCI mode for improved interoperability with modern operating systems. It offers Native Command Queue (NCQ) support, port-multiplier compatible FIS/command switching, and hot-swap capability. A dedicated hard-disk activity LED indicates read/write activity across connected drives. The low-profile bracket provides flexibility for compact chassis.

Suitable for

• Expanding internal storage capacity in desktop PCs and workstations
• Adding additional SATA ports for multiple HDDs or SSDs
• Systems that require AHCI and NCQ support for improved disk performance
• Upgrading older systems with PCIe slots to support SATA6G drives

Key specifications

• Controller chipset: ASMedia ASM1064
• Host interface: PCI-Express x1 (compatible with x1/x2/x4/x8/x16)
• Expansion interfaces: 4 × SATA 3.0 ports (up to 6 Gb/s, backward compatible with 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s)
• Standards: Serial ATA Revision 3.2, PCI-Express v3.0 compatible (backward compatible with v2.0)
• Features: AHCI, Native Command Queue (NCQ), port multiplier support (FIS/command switch), hot-swap
• Supported OS: Windows 10/8/7 (32-/64-bit), Linux, macOS
• Package contents: controller card, low-profile bracket, user manual

How to use

Power down the computer and unplug it. Insert the PCIe card into an available PCI-Express x1 slot (the card is also compatible with x2/x4/x8/x16 slots). Secure the bracket, reconnect power and boot the system. Install drivers if required by your operating system; the card supports AHCI and should be recognized by modern Windows, Linux and macOS systems. Connect SATA drives to the internal SATA ports and use the operating system disk management tools to initialize and format new drives as needed. Observe the activity LED for drive access indications.

Recommendations

Do not use driver download websites referenced in the printed manual that are unrelated to the vendor; some sites may be misused for phishing. Obtain drivers only from the manufacturer’s official site or from trusted operating system update services. Ensure your chassis provides adequate airflow and that drives are properly secured and powered before hot-swapping.