Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 04-0476A SIIG
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1 SATA-to-IDE Adapter Quick Installation Guide 04-0476A Introducing the SATA-to-IDE Adapter The SATA-to-IDE Adapter allows you to connect existing Ultra ATA 150/133/100/66 hard disk drive and ATAPI devices to the latest Serial ATA host adapter.
2 System Requirements • Pentium ® or equivalent PC with an available Serial ATA port • Windows ® 2000/XP (32-/64-bit)/Server 2003 (32-/64-bit)/Vista (32-/64-bit) Package Contents • SATA-to-IDE.
3 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.
4 5. Connect the SATA data cable to the adapter, refer to figure 6 and 7 . Figure 6 Figure 7 6. Connect the "Y" split power cable to the adapter, refer to figure 8 and 9 . Figure 8 Figure 9 7. Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA port on the SATA host adapter or motherboard.
5 8. Connect the "Y" split power connector to power the IDE drive, refer to figure 10 . Figure 10 9. Connect the other end of the “ Y ” split power cable to the system power source. 10. The hardware installation is completed now. 11. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power cord.
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SATA-to-IDE 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.
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