IOCrest 4-Port SATA III PCIe Expansion Card – ASM1064 Chipset – 6Gbps PCIe 3.0 x1 Controller (IO-PCE1064-4I)

Description

Premium ASM1064 Chipset 4-Port SATA III PCIe Expansion Card

The IOCrest IO-PCE1064-4I features the trusted ASMedia ASM1064 SATA controller – a proven chipset known for reliability and excellent performance. Add four independent SATA 6Gbps ports to any PC with a single PCIe x1 slot, perfect for storage expansion, NAS builds, RAID arrays, or media servers.

Why the ASMedia ASM1064 Chipset Matters:

Proven Reliability & Performance

• ASMedia ASM1064 controller – industry-standard chipset with excellent track record
• Four independent SATA 6Gbps channels (6Gb/s per port)
• Full PCIe Gen 3.0 x1 bandwidth utilization (8Gbps)
• Native AHCI 1.4 support for optimal compatibility
• Stable operation under heavy workloads

Advanced SATA Features

• Native Command Queuing (NCQ) for improved performance
• Port Multiplier support (FIS-based switching)
• Hot-plug and hot-swap support
• TRIM command support for SSDs
• Backward compatible with SATA II (3Gbps) and SATA I (1.5Gbps)

Wide Compatibility

• Works with all major operating systems without driver installation
• UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) support
• Boot from connected drives capability
• Compatible with both HDDs and SSDs
• Supports large capacity drives (tested up to 18TB+)

Key Features & Benefits:

Professional Storage Expansion

• Add 4 independent SATA III 6Gbps ports
• Each port provides full 6Gb/s (750MB/s) throughput
• Connect up to 4 SATA hard drives or SSDs
• Ideal for expanding storage capacity in desktop PCs

PCIe 3.0 x1 Interface

• Uses minimal motherboard resources (single x1 slot)
• Compatible with x1, x4, x8, and x16 PCIe slots
• PCIe 3.0 specification (backward compatible with PCIe 2.0)
• Low power consumption

Flexible Installation Options

• Standard full-height bracket (pre-installed)
• Low-profile bracket included for SFF/compact builds
• Compact card design: 65.3mm x 68.5mm
• Fits in slim cases and HTPCs

Complete Package

• 4-port SATA III controller card
• 2x SATA data cables included
• Low-profile bracket for compact cases
• User manual with installation guide

Advanced Power Management

• Partial and Slumber power saving states
• Reduces power consumption when drives are idle
• Automatic link power management
• Energy-efficient operation

Ideal Applications:

Home & Small Business NAS

• Build custom NAS solutions with FreeNAS, TrueNAS, or Unraid
• Connect multiple drives for RAID configurations
• Expand existing NAS storage capacity
• Cost-effective alternative to expensive RAID cards

Media Server & Storage Arrays

• Plex media servers requiring multiple drives
• Video editing workstations with RAW footage storage
• Backup servers with multiple drive bays
• Archive systems for long-term data retention

RAID Configurations

• Software RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, or 10 via OS (Windows, Linux)
• Port multiplier support for expanded configurations
• Independent channels prevent bottlenecks
• Suitable for both performance and redundancy setups

System Building & Upgrades

• Add SATA ports to motherboards with limited connectors
• Upgrade older systems to SATA III speeds
• Replace failed onboard SATA controllers
• Expand storage in workstations and servers

Data Recovery & Testing

• Connect multiple drives for data recovery operations
• Test and benchmark SATA drives independently
• Drive cloning and imaging tasks
• IT professional toolkit essential

Technical Specifications:

Specification	Detail
Model	IO-PCE1064-4I
Controller Chipset	ASMedia ASM1064
Host Interface	PCIe 3.0 x1
PCIe Specification	PCIe Base Spec Rev. 3.1a
SATA Ports	4x Internal SATA III (6Gbps)
SATA Specification	SATA Rev. 3.2
AHCI Support	AHCI Spec Rev. 1.4
Transfer Rates	6Gbps, 3Gbps, 1.5Gbps (auto-negotiation)
Max Speed per Port	6Gb/s (750MB/s)
NCQ Support	Yes (Native Command Queuing)
Hot Plug/Swap	Yes
Port Multiplier	Yes (Command-based switching)
TRIM Support	Yes
UEFI Support	Yes
Card Dimensions	65.3mm x 68.5mm
Form Factor	Full-height & Low-profile
Power Requirements	PCIe bus powered
Operating Systems	Windows, Linux, macOS

System Requirements:

Hardware:

• Available PCIe x1, x4, x8, or x16 slot
• ATX, Micro-ATX, or Mini-ITX motherboard
• Sufficient case space and drive bays

Operating Systems:

• Windows: 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP, Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019/2022
• Linux: Kernel 2.6.x and above (native AHCI support)
• macOS: Compatible with most versions
• FreeBSD/TrueNAS/Unraid: Full compatibility

Note: Modern operating systems include native AHCI drivers – no additional drivers needed

What’s Included:

• 1x IOCrest 4-Port SATA III PCIe Card (ASM1064 chipset)
• 1x Low-Profile Bracket
• 2x SATA 6Gbps Data Cables
• 1x User Manual & Installation Guide

Installation Notes:

1. Power off system and install card in available PCIe slot
2. Connect SATA drives using included cables
3. Boot system – card will be automatically detected (AHCI mode)
4. Format and partition drives as needed
5. For low-profile cases, swap to included LP bracket before installation

ASM1064 Chipset Advantages:

Why ASMedia ASM1064 is Preferred:

The ASMedia ASM1064 is a mature, proven SATA controller chipset that offers:

✅ Excellent OS compatibility – Native support in Windows, Linux, macOS ✅ Reliable AHCI implementation – Industry-standard Advanced Host Controller Interface ✅ True independent channels – Each port operates independently without bandwidth sharing ✅ Low latency – Optimized for both sequential and random I/O operations ✅ Proven stability – Used in countless commercial products and NAS systems ✅ Cost-effective – Professional features at an affordable price point

Comparison with Other Chipsets:

Feature	ASM1064 (This Card)	Generic/No-name	Marvell 88SE9215
SATA Ports	4 Independent	4 (often shared)	4 Independent
AHCI Support	Native 1.4	Limited	Native 1.3
OS Compatibility	Excellent	Variable	Excellent
Reliability	Proven	Unknown	Proven
NCQ Support	Full	Often limited	Full
Linux Support	Native	May require drivers	Native
Price Point	Mid-range	Budget	Mid-range

Common Use Cases & Customer Feedback:

“Perfect for my FreeNAS build” – IT professionals appreciate the ASM1064’s excellent FreeBSD/TrueNAS compatibility and reliable operation with ZFS.

“Expanded my Plex server storage” – Media enthusiasts use this card to add multiple large drives for 4K video libraries.

“Works great in Unraid” – Home server builders rely on the ASM1064’s stability for 24/7 operation.

“Simple driver-free installation” – System builders value plug-and-play operation across all major operating systems.

Important Compatibility Notes:

✅ Compatible with:

• Standard 3.5″ SATA HDDs (any capacity)
• 2.5″ SATA SSDs and HDDs
• M.2 SATA drives (via M.2 to SATA adapter)
• Optical drives (SATA DVD/Blu-ray)

❌ Not compatible with:

• M.2 NVMe drives (different interface – NVMe not SATA)
• SAS drives (requires SAS controller)
• IDE/PATA drives (requires separate adapter)

Why Choose This SATA Controller Card?

The IOCrest IO-PCE1064-4I with ASM1064 chipset offers professional-grade storage expansion without the complexity or cost of enterprise RAID cards. With native AHCI support, four independent 6Gbps channels, and proven reliability across all major operating systems, this card is ideal for:

• NAS Builders seeking stable, reliable multi-drive support
• Content Creators needing fast access to large media libraries
• System Integrators requiring plug-and-play compatibility
• IT Professionals demanding proven chipset reliability
• Home Lab Enthusiasts building storage servers

Expand your storage capacity. Choose proven ASMedia reliability.