So on a hunch, I took the raid version (si3114r.mpd) and renamed it to si3114.mpd and copied it into my \windows\system\iosubsys directory (renamed the existing si3114.mpd) and bingo - I get "init success si3114.mpd" and the card shows up with no (!) issues in device manager.
SILICON IMAGE SII 3114 SOFTRAID 5 CONTROLLER WINDOWS 8 INSTALL
What I've been seeing in my bootlog.txt is "Init Failure si3114.mpd" while trying to install the drivers for my 3114 card. When it comes to the driver files, the important file is si3114.mpd (or si3112.mpd). There are firmware files available from Silicon Image for both add-on cards and motherboards (128 kb and 64 kb in size I believe) for both types of applications (raid and non-raid/base).
In most or all cases, whether integrated onto the motherboard or add-on card, the firmware will be the RAID type. (side note: I have no idea if 3512 / 3514 are different chips than the 3112 / 3114, or just a different package, and / or if they have different drivers). This is also true for motherboards with integrated 3112 or 3114 controllers. I know this thread is dealing with a problem with 3112, but I think I've hit upon something that pertains to both types of controllers.įirst, controller cards that have either the 3112 (2-port) and 3114 (4-port) SiL Sata controllers seem to have two different types of BIOS or firmware: One is Raid, and the other is non-raid (I think is also known as "Base"). I think the topic of the compatibility or usability of the Sil 31 SATA controller chips with Windows 98 might need a bit of exploration and clarification, and I'll try to do that in the future.
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