

Is there any hope for me, or should I just quit trying to make this controller work? The link for the file is here: !143&authkey=!AFoDlN-8IlBhV-Q&ithint=file%2c7z

I've uploaded a WPT log file, following the steps described here: Device Updater reports it found the files but they are in use by another process and bails out.
#Sillicon serial ata controller driver drivers#
Storage controllers: Silicon Image SiI 3531 SATA Controller I have tried drivers from Gateway and from Silicon Image and both will not install. Open Control Panel and search for 'update device drivers'.
#Sillicon serial ata controller driver install#
I asked a question at Microsoft Community here : Install updated drivers for the following devices. Unfortunately, there are no newer drivers for Sil 3132 from Silicon Image. This behavior reminded me of a driver issue I had with my old motherboard and its Marvell SATA controller when I had first upgraded to Windows 8 from Windows 7, and I had managed to solve it by using newest drivers. I also need to report that I have my motherboard's most recent BIOS version (F5)Īnd all newest drivers for the rest of the hardware (which is mostly brand new), including Intel's chipset and Rapid Storage. When I unplug the HDDs, the performance comes backĪfter a lot of failed attempts (Flashing the BIOS to different versions accordingly changing the drivers, using older drivers), unfortunately nothing worked. Unfortunately, while Windows 10 recognized the controller, found the driver for it and reported that the device works correctly, when I plug my external HDDs, Windows 10 starts to choke and become unusable.

Using the provided serial ATA data cable, connect your serial ATA hard disk to one of the ports on the PCI Card. Install the PCI Card into an empty PCI slot. The VIA VT6421A controller delivers the benefits of Serial ATA and RAID in a cost effective and easily integrated single chip package, providing Serial ATA technology to enable platform providers and systems builders to satisfy the requirements of multiple market segments. I bought the Silicon Image Sil 3132 controller and was happy to see that it was immediately seen by the motherboard and BIOS. Install a serial ATA hard drive into your computer following the instructions provided by the drive manufacturer. I recently upgraded my PC with new 6th gen Intel i7 with a newer motherboard (Gigabyte Z170-HD3P), which unfortunately, like most newer motherboards, has only 6 SATA internal connectors and none e-Sata connectors, so I had to buy an external add-on SATAĬontroller in order to plug in my external HDDs.
