4.2. Windows ME Driver Installation

For New Windows ME Systems (Fresh Installation)

1.After the SATA RAID PCI Host Adapter and attached drives are configured, follow Microsoft procedures to install Windows accordingly.

2.Once Windows has been installed, right click My Computer, then click Properties. Click Device Manager tab.

3.Double click Other Devices then PCI RAID Controller.

4.Click Driver tab, then Update Driver.

5.Insert the Driver CD, check Specify the location of the driver (Advanced) and click Next.

6.Select Search for the better driver option, check Specify a location, uncheck Removable Media, type in E:\ (If your CD-ROM/DVD is E:\), and click Browse.

7.Points specify a location, example E:\SATA Raid_4Port\Sil3114\Win98_me

_2000_xp_nt4.0, click OK and then Next.

8.Click Next and then Finish.

9.Remove the Driver diskette and click Yes to restart Windows to complete driver installation.

For Existing Windows ME Systems

1.After the SATA RAID PCI Host Adapter and attached drives are configured, boot up Windows.

2.At the Add New Hardware Wizard, check Specify the location of the driver (Advanced), and click Next.

3.Insert the Driver CD, check Specify a location, uncheck the other boxes,

and click Browse.

4.Points specify a location, example E:\SATA Raid_4Port\Sil3114\Win98_me _2000_xp_nt4.0, click OK and then Next.(If your CD-ROM/DVD is E:\)

5. Click Next and then Finish.

Verification of the Proper Installation for Windows 98/98SE/ME

1.Double click My Computer/Control Panel/System. Click Device Manager tab.

2.Double click SCSI Controllers, Silicon Image Sil 3114 SATARaid Controller should be listed.

3.Highlight Silicon Image Sil 3114 SATARaid Controller and click

Properties. A message This device is working properly is displayed in the

dialog box, the driver has been correctly installed. If any error message is

displayed, remove Silicon Image Sil 3114 SATARaid Controller and

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Lindy SATA-150 manual Windows ME Driver Installation, For New Windows ME Systems Fresh Installation

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