Sil3114\ Win98_me _2000_xp_nt4.0\driver\ *.* to a blank floppy disk.

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

3.At the Windows Set-upscreen, press F6 to specify and add the driver.

4.Insert the Driver diskette. Press S, then press Enter.

5.Select Silicon Image SiI 3114 SATARaid Controller for Windows NT 4.0 and 2000 and press Enter.

6.Press Enter to continue and follow on-screen instructions to complete installation.

Add Windows 2000 Driver on Original Booting Device

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

2.At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.

3.Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) and click Next.

4.Insert the Driver CD in your CD-ROM/DVD drive, check Specify a location, uncheck the other boxes, click Next, type in E:\ (If your CD-ROM/DVD is E:\). Click Browse.

5.Points specify a location, example E:\SATA Raid_4Port\Sil3114\Win98_me _2000_xp_nt4.0\Sl3114r.inf, click Open then OK.

6.Click Next if the Digital Signature Not Found message appears, click Yes.

(Note If prompted for Windows 2000 CD-ROM, insert the CD and click OK. Type in E:\I386, click OK and Finish. (assuming E: is your CD-ROM drive))

7. Click Finish.

4.5. Windows XP Driver Installation

For New Windows XP Systems (Fresh Installation)

1.Before installation, copy all the files under directory E:\SATA Raid_4Port\ Sil3114\ Win98_me _2000_xp_nt4.0\driver\ *.* to a blank floppy disk

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

3.At the Windows Set-upscreen, press F6 in order to specify and add the driver.

4.Insert the Driver diskette. Press S then press Enter.

5.Select Silicon Image SiI 3114 SATARaid Controller for Windows XP and press

Enter.

6.Press Enter to continue and follow on-screen instructions to complete Windows XP installation. Note: When the Software Installation warning pops

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Lindy SATA-150 manual Windows XP Driver Installation, Add Windows 2000 Driver on Original Booting Device

SATA-150 specifications

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