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    1 SATA-to-IDE Adapter Quick Installation Guide 04-0476A Introducing the SATA-to-IDE Adapter The SATA-to-IDE Adapter allows you to connect existing Ultra ATA 150/133/100/66 hard disk drive and ATAPI devices to the latest Serial ATA host adapter. Features and Benefits • Quickly converts older IDE/Ultra DMA devices for use with newer Serial ATA cont[...]

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    2 System Requirements • Pentium ® or equivalent PC with an available Serial ATA port • Windows ® 2000/XP (32-/64-bit)/Server 2003 (32-/64-bit)/Vista (32-/64-bit) Package Contents • SATA-to-IDE Adapter • SATA data cable • "Y" split power cable • Shielding sponge • Quick Installation Guide Board Layout SATA connector Power s[...]

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    3 Hardware Installation Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by touching your computer case for a few seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and handle cards only by their external edges. 1. Turn OFF the power to your computer. 2. Unplug the power cord and re[...]

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    4 5. Connect the SATA data cable to the adapter, refer to figure 6 and 7 . Figure 6 Figure 7 6. Connect the "Y" split power cable to the adapter, refer to figure 8 and 9 . Figure 8 Figure 9 7. Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA port on the SATA host adapter or motherboard.[...]

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    5 8. Connect the "Y" split power connector to power the IDE drive, refer to figure 10 . Figure 10 9. Connect the other end of the “ Y ” split power cable to the system power source. 10. The hardware installation is completed now. 11. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cord. Windows Driver Installation No driver install[...]

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    7 Technical Support and Warranty QUESTIONS? SIIG ’ s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at www.siig.com and click Support . Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support analysts[...]

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    SATA-to-IDE Adapter is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Other names used in this pub[...]