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SIIG II-150 manual

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    1 SATA II-150 PCI Quick Installation Guide Introducing the SATA II-150 PCI The SATA II-150 PCI is an ultra high-speed dual channel Serial ATA Generation 2 controller for use in PCI enabled systems. Features and Benefits • Add up to two high-speed SATA hard drives • New Serial ATA cable – easier to install & provides better air circulation[...]

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    2 System Requirements • Pentium ® or equivalent PC with an available PCI slot • Windows ® 2000 / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) Package Contents • SATA II-150 PCI • SATA data cable and power cable • Spare low profile bracket • Driver CD and this quick installation guide Layout Figure 1. SATA[...]

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    3 Hardware Installation Note : For low profile systems, replace the currently mounted bracket with the included low profile bracket. General instructions for installing the card are provided below. Since the design of computer cases and motherboards vary, refer to your computer ’ s reference manual for further information, if needed. Static Elect[...]

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    4 Driver Installation This section provides information on how to install the SATA II-150 PCI drivers for the following operating systems. Windows 2000 New Windows 2000 Installation A new installation of Windows 2000 requires a floppy disk for the driver installation. To make this floppy disk, copy the contents of the Floppy folder, found on the dr[...]

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    5 5. Click Yes , then click Finish. 6. Restart Windows to complete the driver installation. Windows XP/Server 2003 New Windows XP/Server 2003 Installation A new installation of Windows XP/Server 2003 requires a floppy disk for the driver installation. To make this floppy disk, copy the contents of the Floppy folder, found on the driver CD, onto a b[...]

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    6 3. Insert the driver CD, select Install the software automatically (Recommended) , then click Next , Next . 4. Click Continue Anyway , then click Finish . 5. Restart Windows to complete the driver installation. To Verify Windows 2000/XP/2003 Installation 1. Right click My Computer and click Manage . 2. Select Device Manager . 3. Double click SCSI[...]

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    7 Existing Windows Vista Installation 1. Install the board and boot up Windows. 2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard , insert the driver CD, select Locate and install driver software (Recommended) , then click Continue . 3. Click Next , select Install this driver anyway , then click Close . 4. Remove the driver CD and restart Windows to complete the[...]

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    8 4. Remove the driver CD and restart Windows to complete the installation. To Verify Windows Vista Installation 1. Right click Computer, click Manage , click Continue . 2. Select Device Manager . 3. Double click SCSI and RAID Controllers , then double click Initio inic1620 S-ATA Adapter . 4. A message This device is working properly is displayed, [...]

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    9 4. Click Browse my computer for driver software (Advanced) . 5 . Type in D:Vista32, (change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter), then click Next . 6. Click Install this driver software anyway , then click Close . 7. Remove the driver CD and restart Windows to complete the installation. Windows Server 2008 (64-bit) New Windows 2008 Installation[...]

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    10 Existing Windows 2008 Installation 1. Install the board and boot up Windows. 2. At the Found New Hardware Wizard , insert the driver CD, select Locate and install driver software (Recommended) , then click Don't search online. 3. Click I don't have the disc. Show me other options . 4. Click Browse my computer for driver software (Advan[...]

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    11 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 analyst[...]

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    SATA II-150 PCI 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 publica[...]