Information and Instructions about this download file ======================= File Description: SI ESATA Driver Version: 1.5.18.8 Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) Vista 32-bit Part Number: D20181-003-001 Date: 11/13/2007 ======================= Table of Contents ======================= Overview Identification Installation Removal Troubleshooting Reason for Update Applicable Part Numbers ======================= Overview This is the Windows Vista Silicon Image 3531 SATA Controller driver for the computers listed in the Applicable Part Numbers section of this document. Installation After you have downloaded and double-clicked the file D20181-003-001, files self-extract and copy into the C:\Cabs\D20181-003-001 folder on the hard drive. 1. From the Start menu, type C:\Cabs\D20181-003-001\Preinstall.cmd into the Start Search Field and press ENTER. 2. In the User Account Control dialog box, click Allow/Continue. 3. Follow all onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Removal There are no removal instructions as the driver is required for system operation. Troubleshooting If you are having difficulty during or after the driver installation, follow the removal procedure, and then re-install the drivers. Reason for Update This is the initial release of the driver. Applicable Part/Model Numbers P-170L 2905958R P-170X - 2905959R P-171X - 2906006R P-171S FX - 2906007R P-171X FX - 2906008R P-171XL FX - 2905977R P-172S FX - 2906039R P-172X - 2906032R P-172X FX - 2906088R P-173X FX - 2906087R P-173XL FX - 2906085R P-6801m FX - 1015522R P-6831 FX - 1015088R P-6860 FX - 1015340R P-6861j FX - 1015462R 4006243R - Motherboard 4006258R - MotherboardDownload Driver Pack
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Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
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