Esata on MBP problem!!!

I'm using macbook pro with mac os x 10.5.6, with a esata express card (34) (sil 3132 chip) , and try to connect My Book Home (1TB) . But can't mount or even see the disk. I've tried to update the firmware of My Book and also the express card to the latest, but still can't see the drive. Any solution to this?
p.s. the express card show no lights

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