SD-SA2PEX-2IR - Regulator Syba - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	SATA Power Regulator / Adapter
Model	SD-SA2PEX-2IR
Brand	Syba
Input Voltage	12V DC from SATA power connector
Output Voltage	Regulated 12V and 5V
Maximum Output Current	2A per channel
Number of Outputs	2 SATA power connectors
Connector Type	SATA 15-pin power
Dimensions	Approx. 80 x 40 x 15 mm
Weight	Approx. 50 g
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 85°C
Protection Features	Overcurrent, overvoltage, short circuit
Material	PCB with metal casing
Compliance	RoHS, CE
Installation	Plug and play, no driver required
Maintenance	Keep dry, clean with soft cloth
Safety Instructions	Do not expose to liquids, avoid static discharge
Spare Parts	Not available separately
Repairability	Not user-serviceable; contact support
Application	For connecting 2 SATA devices to a single power source

Frequently Asked Questions - SD-SA2PEX-2IR Syba

How do I install the Syba SD-SA2PEX-2IR?

Simply connect the input SATA power connector to your power supply unit, and then connect up to two SATA devices to the output connectors. No drivers or software needed.

Is this regulator compatible with all SATA devices?

Yes, it works with any standard SATA device that requires 12V and 5V power, such as hard drives, SSDs, and optical drives.

What is the maximum power output per channel?

Each output channel can provide up to 2A on the 12V rail and 2A on the 5V rail, totaling 34W per channel (12V*2A + 5V*2A = 34W).

Can I use this regulator with a power supply that has only one SATA connector?

Yes, this regulator splits one SATA power input into two outputs, allowing you to power multiple devices from a single connector.

Does it support hot-swapping of drives?

While the regulator itself does not prevent hot-swapping, it is recommended to power off the system before connecting or disconnecting drives to avoid damage.

What should I do if the connected device is not recognized?

Check that the SATA connectors are fully seated. Ensure the power supply is turned on and providing sufficient power. Try connecting the device directly to the power supply to isolate the issue.

Are there any safety precautions I should follow?

Do not use the regulator in wet or humid conditions. Avoid bending the cables excessively. Ensure proper ventilation if used in enclosed spaces.

What is the warranty period for this product?

Syba typically offers a 1-year limited warranty. Please check your retailer for specific warranty details.

Can I connect more than two devices with multiple regulators?

Yes, you can daisy-chain multiple regulators, but be mindful of the total power draw. Do not exceed the power supply's capacity.

How do I clean and maintain the regulator?

Unplug the regulator from power. Wipe with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use any liquids or cleaners.

USER MANUAL SD-SA2PEX-2IR Syba

Before installing and activating RAID function, please make sure you have a complete backup of your existing data from hard drives. Manufacturer is not responsible for data loss due to abuse, misuse, or neglect. Should you have any installation problem, please contact your dealer for assistance.

Features

This Serial ATA host controller card is designed to offer a high performance, cost effective and reliability solution to user who needs to accommodate storage peripherals with the new Serial ATA interface. It can control four independent Serial ATA channel, each channel has its own Serial ATA bus and will support one Serial ATA device. This card supports the Serial ATA (Generation 1) transfer rate of 1.5Gb/s (150MB/s).

Specifications

• Silicon Image SIL3114 Serial ATA (SATA) host controller chipset
• Compliant with Serial ATA Specification Revision 1.0
• Supports Serial ATA Generation 1 transfer rate of 1.5Gb/s (150MB/s)
• Compliant with PCI Specification Revision 2.2
• Compliant with PCI IDE Controller Specification Revision 1.0
- Compliant with Programming Interface for Bus Master IDE Controller Revision 1.0
• Supports four independent Serial ATA channel
- Independent 256-byte FIFOs per Serial ATA channel for host reads and writes

RAID Functions (Optional)

• Supports RAID functions 0, 1 or 0+1
• Supports co-exist RAID set and Non-RAID HDD
- Allow HDDs with different sizes to be configured in a RAID set

Accessories

• One User Manual
  • One Serial ATA host controller card
• Two Serial ATA cables
• One Driver CD

How to install the Serial ATA host controller card into your computer

1. Turn off your computer and all external devices connect to it.
2. Disconnect your computer from the power sources.
3. Open the computer case. Refer to your computer user manual for more details.
4. Find an available PCI slot and remove the slot bracket. Save the bracket screw for later use.
5. Align the Serial ATA host controller card horizontally with respect to the PCI slot and insert it into the slot firmly and evenly. Take care not to force it into the slot. Once you have properly positioned the Serial ATA host controller card into the slot, fasten it to the computer case with the bracket screw you have saved.
6. Connect the HDD LED connector from the computer case to the HDD Busy LED connector (JP4) on the Serial ATA host controller card.
7. Connect any Serial ATA device to the connector(s) of the Serial ATA host controller card with the provided Serial ATA cable.
8. Close the computer case. Make sure to reconnect all the external devices to your computer.

Driver Installation

Note: Current drivers can only support Windows 98/98SE, ME, NT, 2000 and XP.

Driver Locations

This Serial ATA host controller card has two sets of drivers.

a) SIL3114RAID : Serial ATA host controller card (BIOS with RAID function).
b) SIL3114 : Serial ATA host controller card (BIOS without RAID function).

These two sets of drivers can be located in these two directories respectively of the Driver CD.

1. SIL3114RAID : /Silicon_Image/SIL3114RAID/
2. SIL3114 : /Silicon_Image/SIL3114/

Windows 98/98SE or Windows ME

Step 1: Start Windows 98/98SE or Windows ME.

Step 2: The “Update Device Driver Wizard” will appear, informing you that it has found a “PCI RAID Controller”, click the “Next” button.

Step 3: (a) Windows 98/98SE user - Select "Specify a location".

(b) Windows ME user - Select “Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)” and then select “Specify a location”.

Step 4: Insert the Driver CD in the CDROM drive and click on the “Browse” button.

Step 5: At the "Browse" option:

(1) Select CDROM drive.
(2) Select folder "Silicon_Image".
(3a) BIOS with RAID function: Select folder "SIL3114RAID" or
(3b) BIOS without RAID function: Select folder "SIL3114".
(4) Select folder "Win_Drv".

Step 6: The “Update Device Driver Wizard” will appear, informing you that it has found:

(1a) BIOS with RAID function: "Silicon Image SIL 3114 SATARaid Controller" driver or
(1b) BIOS without RAID function: "Silicon Image SIL 3114 SATALink Controller" driver.
(2) Click the "Next" button.

Step 7: Follow the instructions to finish up the driver installation.

Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000/XP Fresh Installation

If you are performing a new Windows NT 4.0, 2000 or XP installation to a SATA hard drive attached to the Serial ATA host controller card.

Step 1: Make sure to copy the Windows driver from the Driver CD on to a 1.44MB floppy diskette. You will need the driver in the 1.44MB floppy diskette during the installation.

(a) BIOS with RAID function: Copy the /Silicon_Image/SIL3114RAID/Win_Drv driver from the Driver CD to the diskette.
(b) BIOS without RAID function: Copy the /Silicon_Image/SIL3114/Win_drv driver from the Driver CD to the diskette.

Step 2: Make sure the SATA hard drive is properly connected to the Serial ATA host controller card and the card is properly installed into a PCI slot.

Step 3: If your Windows NT/2000/XP Installation CD is bootable, simply put the CD into the CDROM drive and startup your system to begin installation. If your Windows NT/2000/XP Installation CD is not bootable, you must use the Windows NT/2000/XP bootable diskette to boot up first before commencing installation.
Step 4: Press “F6” for third party SCSI or driver installation at the beginning of the text mode installation. Insert the 1.44MB floppy diskette into the floppy drive. Press “s” when setup asks if you want to specify an additional device.

(a) BIOS with RAID function: Select "Silicon Image SIL3114 SATARaid Controller".

(b) BIOS without RAID function: Select "Silicon Image SIL3114 SATALink Controller".

Step 5: Press "Enter" to continue on with text mode setup.

Step 6: Follow the setup instructions to complete installing Windows NT/2000/XP.

Installing drivers to an existing SATA hard drive with Windows NT 4.0:

If you are already using a SATA hard drive with Windows N.T in your system and you want to connect this SATA hard drive to the Serial ATA host controller card as the default bootable drive, you must follow these procedures.

Step 1: Make sure the SATA hard drive is still connected to the default SATA controller. Make sure the Serial ATA host controller card is properly installed into your system and there is no SATA device connected to the card.

Step 2: Start Windows NT.

Step 3: After Windows NT boot up, open “Control Panel”, and then enter “SCSI Adapters”.

Step 4: Insert the Driver CD into the CDROM drive and select “Drivers” tab and click “Add”.

Step 5: Select "Have Disk" and click on "Browse" button.

(1) Select CDROM drive.
(2) Select folder "Silicon_Image".
(3a) BIOS with RAID function: Select folder "SIL3114RAID" or
(3b) BIOS without RAID function: Select folder "SIL3114.
(4) Select folder "Win_Drv".

Step 6: (1a) BIOS with RAID function: Select “Silicon Image SIL3114 SATARaid Controller” (1b) BIOS without RAID function: Select “Silicon Image SIL3114 SATALink Controller”

(2) Click "OK" to continue.

Step 7: Click "Yes" to restart your computer to complete driver installation.

Step 8: Finally, switch off your system. Connect the SATA hard disk from the mainboard's SATA controller to the Serial ATA host controller card and start Windows NT.

Installing drivers to an existing SATA hard drive with Windows 2000/XP:

If you are already using a SATA hard drive with Windows N.T in your system and you want to connect this SATA hard drive to the Serial ATA host controller card as the default bootable drive, you must follow these procedures.

Step 1: Make sure the SATA hard drive is still connected to the default SATA controller. Make sure the Serial ATA host controller card is properly installed into your system and there is no SATA device connected to the card.

Step 2: Start Windows 2000/XP.

Step 3: Windows 2000/XP will inform you that it has found a “PCI RAID Controller”. Click the “Next” button to continue.

Step 4: Select “Search for a suitable driver for your device (Recommended)” and click on the “Next” button.

Step 5: Insert Driver CD into the CDROM drive. Select “Specify a location” and click the “Next” button to continue.

(1) Select CDROM drive.
(2) Select folder "Silicon_Image"
(3a) BIOS with RAID function: select folder "SIL3114RAID" or
(3b) BIOS without RAID function: select folder "SIL3114".
(4) Select folder "Win_Drv".

Step 6: The “Update Device Driver Wizard” will appear, informing you that it has found

(1a) BIOS with RAID function: "Silicon Image SIL3114 SATARaid Controller" driver.
(1b) BIOS without RAID function: "Silicon Image SIL3114 SATALink Controller" driver.
(2) Click "OK" button and then the "Next" button.

Step 7: If the “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog appears, click “Yes” to continue installing the driver.

Step 8: Follow the instructions to finish up the driver installation.

Step 9: Finally, switch off your system. Connect the SATA hard disk from the mainboard's SATA controller to the Serial ATA host controller card and start Windows 2000/XP.

Installing RAID Management Software

This software is use to monitor and manage the RAID set under Windows environment. To install this RAID Management software, please follow these steps:

Step 1: Start Windows.

Step 2: Click "Start", and then "Run".

Step 3: Insert the Driver CD into the CDROM drive and select “Browse” button.

• Select CDROM drive
• Select folder "Silicon_Image"
• Select folder "SIL3114RAID"
• Select folder "Utility"
• Select "JAVA_RUNTIME_ENVIRO.EXE"
• Click the "Open" button and then the "OK" button.

Step 4: Follow the instructions to complete installation.

Step 5: Once you have installed the “JAVA_RUNTIME_ENVIRO” program, you need to install the RAID Management software.

• Select CDROM drive
• Select folder "Silicon_Image"
• Select folder "SIL3114RAID"
• Select folder "Utility"
• Select "JAVA_SATARAID.EXE"
• Click the "Open" button and then the "OK" button.

Step 6: Follow the instructions to complete installation.

Step 7: For more information on the RAID Management software, please refer to the “SATARAID User's Manual” located in the \Silicon_Image\SIL3114RAID\UTILITY directory.

BIOS Setup

If you already have a bootable hard disk connected to the mainboard's IDE controller and you want to use the SATA hard disk connected to the Serial ATA host controller card as default bootable drive (Drive C), you need to set the mainboard's BIOS to boot SCSI first. Please refer to the mainboard's user manual for more details.