Installation, Hardware installation, Driver installation – StarTech.com PCIIDE2 User Manual

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Instruction Manual

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Installation

Hardware Installation

1. Turn your computer off and any peripherals connected to the computer (i.e. Printers, external

hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power cable from the rear of the power supply on the back of

the computer and disconnect all peripheral devices.

2. Remove the cover from the computer case. Refer to documentation for your computer

system for details.

3. Locate an open PCI or PCI-X slot and remove the metal cover plate on the rear of the

computer case.

4. Gently insert the card into the open PCI or PCI-X slot and fasten the card’s bracket to the rear

of the case.

5. Place the cover back onto the computer case.
6. Insert the power cable into the socket on the power supply and reconnect all other

connectors removed in Step 1.

Driver Installation

Windows 2000/ XP
1. Power on the host computer, and ensure that Windows is fully booted (desktop is visible)
2. Windows will detect that an ATA PCI Controller has been connected, and will launch the Add

New Hardware Wizard. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), and

click Next to continue setup.

*screenshots may vary. For reference only.

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