Technologies, Inc. Computer Hardware User's Manual

Aug/07 MN2036400001

For Windows® Vista-x64

For New Installation

A new installation requires a floppy disk for the driver

installation. To make this floppy disk, copy the contents of

the “

PCI_IO\SiI3132\Driver\64-bit Windows\RAID” folder, found

on the driver CD, onto a blank floppy disk then follow the directions

below.

1. Setup the RAID Array prior to Windows installation.

2. Follow Microsoft’s Windows installation procedure.

3. Restart the computer when prompted by Windows’ installation.

4. At the Windows Setup screen, press Load Driver to install the

RAID driver.

5. Insert the floppy disk, please select Silicon Image SiI 3132

SoftRaid 5 Controller (A:\si3132r5.inf), then press Next.

(Change A:\ to match your floppy drive letter)

6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Windows

installation.

For An Existing Installation

1. Setup the RAID Array prior to driver installation and boot up to

Windows.