Setup is intuitive. Connect the IDE devices, connect the IDE header to the motherboard, and pop the card in. There is no software to install. In fact, the card doesn’t even use the PCI bus, its simply an easy internal mounting method. In my opinion, it’s much better than the Original Trios. I prefer to lose a PCI slot over a 5 ¼” drive bay, but that’s obviously dependent upon your personal situation.