DP eSATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe Installation Guide Introduction The DP SATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe adds 2 eSATA 6Gb/s to PCIe-equipped computers. Features and Benefits • Adds 2 internal SATA 6Gb/s channels to your PCIe system • Compliant with Serial ATA specification, Revision 3.
System Requirements • • • Desktop computer with an available PCIe slot Windows® 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 / Server 2012 Mac OS® X v10.6.x to v10.8.
Hardware Installation For low profile systems, install the spare low profile bracket now. 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 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.
5. 6. Carefully align the card's bus connector with the selected PCI Express slot on the motherboard. Push the board down firmly, but gently, until it is well seated. Replace the slot bracket holding screw to secure the card. Windows Installation Follow the instructions below to install the DP eSATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe adapter drivers. Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2012 The driver is built-in to Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012. No extra driver installation is needed. For New Installation 1.
Windows 7 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 For New Installation 1. Install the board and follow Microsoft procedures to install Windows accordingly. 2. After the installation completes, insert the driver CD, click Start button, in the Search programs and files box, type D:\setup.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) 3. At the User Account Control window, click Yes. Skip this step if not prompted. 4. Click Next. 5. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next. 6.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. At the User Account Control window, click Yes. Skip this step if not prompted. Click Next. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next. Click Finish. Click Yes to complete the installation. Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 (32-/64-bit) For New Installation 1. Install the board and follow Microsoft procedures to install Windows accordingly. 2. After the installation, insert the driver CD, click Start button, in the Start Search box, type D:\setup.
For Existing Installation 1. Install the board and boot up Windows. 2. At the Found New Hardware window, click Cancel. 3. Insert the driver CD, click the Start button, in the Start Search box, type D:\setup.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) 4. At the User Account Control window, click Allow. Skip this step if not prompted. 5. Click Next. 6. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next. 7. Click Finish. 8. Click Yes to complete the installation.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install the board and follow Microsoft procedures to install Windows accordingly. At the Windows Setup screen, press F6 to install the RAID driver. When prompted, press S to specify the location of the driver. Insert the floppy disk, then press Enter. Select Asmedia 106x SATA Controller 64bit, then press Enter. Note: Do not remove the floppy diskette from the floppy drive. You need to install the driver once again during the installation. 6.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Insert the driver CD, click Start, then Run. Type D:\setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) Click Next. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next. Click Finish. Click Yes to complete the installation. To Verify Windows Installation 1. 2. Use Device Manager to verify installation. For Windows 8 / 7 / XP / 2003: Right click Computer or My Computer, click Manage, click Device Manager.
Mac OS Installation The driver is built-in to Mac OS. Simply install the board and boot up the system, the DP eSATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe adapter is ready for use. To Verify Mac OS Installation 1. 2. 10 Click About This Mac, click More Info, then click System Report. Click PCI Cards located under Hardware, and pci1b21.612 should be displayed.
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 will promptly respond. SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product.
About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/ Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio.
