SIIG 04-0743A User Manual

DP SATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe

Quick Installation Guide

Introduction

The DP SATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe adds 2 SATA
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 3.0

• Supports ATA/ATAPI-7 specification

• Supports port multiplier

• Installs in standard height or low profile
chassis with included brackets

System Requirements

• Desktop PC with an available PCIe slot

• Windows
bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) /Server 2003 & 2008
(32/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2

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7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-

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Package Contents

• DP SATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe adapter

• Spare low profile bracket

• SATA data cable

• Driver CD

• Quick installation guide

Layout

Hard Disk LED Pins
(connect horizontally)

Figure 1: DP SATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe

Serial ATA Connector

Port 2A

Port 1A

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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. Avoid any
contact with internal parts and handle cards
only by their external edges.

1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and
any other connected peripheral devices.

2. Unplug the power cord from the back of the
computer.

3. Remove your computer cover.

4. Remove the slot bracket cover from an
available PCI Express slot.

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5. 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.

6. Replace the slot bracket holding screw to
secure the card.

Device Connection

The DP SATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe is a dual channel
Serial ATA III controller that supports up to two
Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you plan to use
the second channel, you will need to purchase
another SATA data cable.

1. Install your hard disk drive(s) in the chassis.

2. Connect the Serial ATA hard disk drive to
the system power supply.

Note: For hard drives with both SATA
power connector and legacy 5-pin
connector, use either the SATA power
connector or the legacy 5-pin power
connector. Using both power connectors
may damage the hard drive.

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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. Attach the other end of the Serial ATA data
cable to the Serial ATA connector on the DP
SATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe.

5. Follow the same instructions to connect the
second hard drive, if needed. Device
connection is now complete.

Software Installation

This section provides information on how to
install the DP SATA 6Gb/s 2-Port PCIe adapter
drivers in the next page.

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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. 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.

For Existing Installation

1. Install the board and boot up Windows.

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