2
Remove the slot cover from the rear panel of the computer chassis
4.
that corresponds with the designated PCI Express expansion slot.
Retain the screw (if applicable) used to hold the slot cover in place.
Align the PCI Express card with the designated slot. Applying
pressure evenly across the top edge of the expansion card, firmly
but gently insert the card into the slot, ensuring that the card is
properly aligned with the rear panel.
Secure the card to the motherboard and rear chassis, using the
5.
previously removed screw.
Replace the chassis cover, and power on the computer.
6.
Connect serial ATA cable(s) between the SATA port provided by
7.
PEXESATA2 and the desired serial ATA device(s).
Power up the computer.
8.
Driver Installation
Windows
®
2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista Fresh OS installation
The following instructions pertain to new installations of Windows
®
2000/XP, Server 2003 or Vista, allowing you to boot from a device
attached to the SATA ports provided by PEXESATA2:
NOTE
: Windows
®
2000/XP/Server 2003 can only load drivers from a
floppy disk. So the drivers from the CD must be copied to a floppy disk
prior to installation.
Insert the Windows
1.
®
2000/XP/Server 2003 or Vista installation CD
into the CD/DVD-ROM drive. Ensure that the computer is configured
to boot from the appropriate location, from the system BIOS.
2000/XP/Server 2003
2.
: Once the boot sequence begins, press F6 for
third party SCSI or driver installation (at the beginning of text mode
installation). Press ‘S’ when setup asks if you want to specify an
additional device, and insert the floppy disk. Press ‘Enter’ and select
‘Silicon Image SiI 3132 SATALink Controller’.
Vista
: When prompted to select a drive, Click the Load Drivers
button and then insert the Driver CD (included with PEXESATA2)
into the CD/DVD-ROM drive. Press ‘Enter’ and select ‘Silicon Image
SiI 3132 SATALink Controller’.
