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IDE to SATA HDD Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
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Introducing the IDE to SATA HDD Adapter
The IDE to SATA HDD Adapter allows you to connect a
newer Serial ATA hard drive to older IDE/UltraATA
host adapters.
Features and Benefits
• Quickly add a Serial ATA hard drive to
IDE/UltraATA equipped systems
• Compact design to reduce interference with other
devices
• Connects directly to a Ssrial ATA hard drive - no
expansion slot required
• Compliant with Serial ATA 1.0a specification
• Supports data transfer rates up to 133MB/s
System Requirements
• Pentium® or equivalent PC with an available
IDE/UltraATA host adapter
• Windows® 2000 / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003
(32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit)
Serial Number Sticker
For future product return or exchange, this serial number
is required. Please keep it for your reference.
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Package Contents
• IDE to SATA HDD Adapter
• Quick Installation Guide
Board Layout
SATA connector
Power
connector
IDE cable connector
Figure 1: Layout
• Power connector: plug in a power connector from
the system power supply here
• SATA connector: plugs directly into a SATA hard
disk drive
• IDE cable connector: plug in your IDE cable here,
make sure the stripe on the cable is oriented to
Pin 1 of the connector. Plug the other end of the IDE
cable into the IDE controller of your computer. Up
to two IDE devices can be connected onto one IDE
cable, in this case, one device must be jumpered
Master and the other jumpered Slave, when
connecting only one device it must be jumpered
Master
• Device select jumper: the default setting of the IDE
to SATA HDD Adapter is Slave (jumper on - Device
1), remove the jumper to set as Master (jumper off Device 0)
Device select jumper
Pin 1
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Hardware Installation
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.
2. Unplug the power cord and remove the computer
cover.
3. Connect the IDE to SATA HDD Adapter to the Serial
ATA hard drive, refer to Figure 2 and 3.
Figure 2 Figure 3
4. Connect the IDE cable to the IDE to SATA Adapter,
refer to Figure 4 and 5.
Figure 4
Figure 5
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Figure 6
Figure 7
5. Connect a power connector from the system power
supply to the IDE to SATA Adapter, refer to Figure 6
and 7.
6. Connect the other end of the IDE cable to the IDE/
UltraATA host adapter.
7. Mount the Serial ATA hard disk drive into the
computer.
8. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power
cord. Hardware installation is complete.
Windows Driver Installation
No driver installation is needed. Power on the computer
and the driver will install automatically.
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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our
web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support
database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers
to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit
questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly
respond.
SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. Please
see our web site for more warranty details. If you encounter any
problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
product to the store where you purchased from.
B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please
follow these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then click RMA to submit an
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be defective,
an RMA number will be issued.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)
and any other accessories that came with the original package
must be included.
• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and
will not be responsible for a product returned without an
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
• You are responsible for the cost of shipping. Ship the product
to the following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at
no cost to the customer.
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IDE to SATA HDD Adapter is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks
of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark
of Intel Corporation. Other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be
trademarks of their respective companies.
November, 2008 Copyright © 2008 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
About SIIG, Inc.
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer
of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel
ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b),
networking, sound cards, and other accessories. SIIG is the premier
one-stop source of upgrades.
SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly
features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.
High-quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of
installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the
lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be
found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, through major
distributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americas and the
UK, and through e-commerce sites.
PRODUCT NAME
IDE to SATA HDD Adapter
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS
B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
PH: (510) 657-8688
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