The Abit IC7-G Silicon Image 3112A SATA RAID Controller is a peripheral device designed for use with computers to enhance its storage capabilities. It comes with a driver, which enables it to function seamlessly with other parts of the system in a RAID configuration. With this device, users can easily increase their storage capacity by adding up to two SATA hard disk drives, whichever suite the requirement best, and experience faster data transfer rates between drives.

Features

• Two SATA hard disk drives support
• RAID Configuration Support
• Silicon Image 3112A chip support
• Performs on-board PCI-E controller encoded with CPU
• Capable of working with Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 modes
• Compliant with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) to serve sleeping requirements of contemporary, energy-consuming machines

Specifications

• Chipset: Sil 3112A RAID Serial ATA (SATA)
• Input Output Output (I/O) Virtual Devices:
• Integrated Silicon Image Serial ATA Host Controller with direct Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 support
• Up to 2 serial devices may be included in a RAID 0, 1 or 0+1 dimensional configuration
• Motherboard Processor:
• Intel IE875P (865 + ICH5) CTL
• Transmission Rates:
• Up to 150 MB/s transfer rates
• Compatible System:
• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7/Server 2008/8 (32/64-bit editions)
• Dimensions:
• 20.32 cm x 24.38 cm (7.89 inches x 9.03 inches)

Using Technologies

The Abit IC7-G Silicon Image 3112A SATA RAID Controller comes with some underlying technologies to enable its seamless integration and usage on various computer systems. Some of these technologies include:

• The standard Peripheral Component Interconnect or PCI architecture
• The serial advanced technology attachment or SATA design interface standard
• The SATA RAID controller, which manages and controls data transfer between storage devices
• The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) to manage the use of sleeping energy when the device is not in use

Known Issues and Troubleshooting

No issues have been highlighted about the Abit IC7-G Silicon Image 3112A SATA RAID Controller, but in case of device failure, the mode of support provided includes:

• Installation and Configuration Help
• Checking Hardware Compatibility Issues
• Updating and Downloading of Genuine Drivers
• An Ongoing Evaluation of Technical Problems

Driver

The Abit IC7-G Silicon Image 3112A SATA RAID Controller Driver has a version of 1.0.0.28. This driver is compatible with operating systems such as Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7/Server 2008/8 (32/64-bit editions). The driver enables the seamless integration of the device with the rest of the system enabling users to achieve better performance and increased capacity using hardware systems.