DP eSATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe i/e Quick Installation Guide Introduction The DP eSATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe i/e adds 2 SATA 6Gb/s to PCIe-equipped computers. Features and Benefits • Compliant with Serial ATA specification, Revision 3.
Package Contents • • • • • DP eSATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe i/e adapter Spare low profile bracket SATA data cable Driver CD Quick installation guide Layout Hard Disk LED Pins (connect horizontally) eSATA connector Serial ATA connector Figure 1: DP eSATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe i/e 2
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. To install the card, 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. Device Connection The DP eSATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe i/e supports one internal and one external Serial ATA hard disk drive. Internal Serial ATA port 1. 2. Install your hard disk drive(s) in the chassis.
3. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the hard disk drive. Serial ATA Power Figure 2. SATA hard disk drive connections 4. 5. Attach the other end of the Serial ATA data cable to the Serial ATA connector on the DP eSATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe i/e . Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cord. External Serial ATA port External Serial ATA hard disk drives should come with their own accessories. In most cases, you just need to power up the external drive and connect it to the external port.
Software Installation This section provides information on how to install the DP eSATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe i/e adapter drivers. 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, insert driver CD, click Start menu, 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.
For Existing Installation 1. Install the board and boot up Windows. 2. Insert driver CD, click Start menu, click Start menu, 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 Allow. Skip this step if not prompted. 4. Click Next. 5. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next. 6. Click Finish. 7. Click Yes to complete the installation.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. At the User Account Control window, click Allow. 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. For Existing Installation 1. Install the board and boot up Windows. 2. At the Found New Hardware window, click Cancel. 3. Insert driver CD, click Start menu, in the Start Search box, type D:\setup.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) 4.
Windows 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 driver CD, click Start menu, in the Start Search box, type D:\setup.exe, press Enter. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) 3. Click Next. 4. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next. 5. Click Finish. 6. Click Yes to complete the installation. For Existing Installation 1.
4. 5. 6. 7. Click Next. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next. Click Finish. Click Yes to complete the installation. Server 2003 (64-bit) For A New Installation A new installation requires a floppy disk for the driver installation. To make this floppy disk, copy the contents of the 64bit folder, found on the driver CD, onto a blank floppy disk then follow the directions below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Note: Do not remove the floppy diskette from the floppy drive. You need to install the driver once again during the installation. 6. Press Enter again to finish the driver installation, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete your Windows installation. For Existing Installation 1. Install the board and boot up Windows. 2. At the Found New Hardware window, click Cancel. 3. Insert driver CD, click Start menu, Run. Type D:\setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) 4.
Server 2003 (32-bit) For A New Installation A new installation requires a floppy disk for the driver installation. To make this floppy disk, copy the contents of the 32bit folder, found on the driver CD, onto a blank floppy disk then follow the directions below. 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.
6. Press Enter again to finish the driver installation, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete your Windows installation. For Existing Installation 1. Install the board and boot up Windows. 2. At the Found New Hardware window, click Cancel. 3. Insert driver CD, click Start menu, Run. Type D:\setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) 4. Click Next. 5. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next. 6. Click Finish. 7.
Windows XP (64-bit) For A New Installation A new installation requires a floppy disk for the driver installation. To make this floppy disk, copy the contents of the 64bit folder, found on the driver CD, onto a blank floppy disk then follow the directions below. 1. Install the board and follow Microsoft procedures to install Windows accordingly. 2. At the Windows Setup screen, press F6 to install the RAID driver. 3. When prompted, press S to specify the location of the driver. 4.
6. Press Enter again to finish the driver installation, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete your Windows installation. For Existing Installation 1. Install the board and boot up Windows. 2. At the Found New Hardware window, click Cancel. 3. Insert driver CD, click Start menu, Run. Type D:\setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) 4. Click Next. 5. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next. 6. Click Finish. 7.
Windows XP (32-bit) For A New Installation A new installation requires a floppy disk for the driver installation. To make this floppy disk, copy the contents of the 32bit folder, found on the driver CD, onto a blank floppy disk then follow the directions below. 1. Install the board and follow Microsoft procedures to install Windows accordingly. 2. At the Windows Setup screen, press F6 to install the RAID driver. 3. When prompted, press S to specify the location of the driver. 4.
6. Press Enter again to finish the driver installation, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete your Windows installation. For An Existing Installation 1. Install the board and boot up Windows. 2. At the Found New Hardware window, click Cancel. 3. Insert driver CD, click Start menu, Run. Type D:\setup.exe, click OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter) 4. Click Next. 5. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, then click Next. 6. Click Finish. 7.
To Verify Windows Installation 1. 2. 3. 18 Use Device Manager to verify installation. For Windows 7: Right click Computer, click Manage, click Device Manager. For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue. Click Device Manager. For Windows XP / Server 2003: Right click My Computer, click Manage, click Device Manager. For Windows Server 2008: Right click Computer, click Manage. Double click Diagnostics, click Device Manager.
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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.
