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Dell SAS 5 and SAS 6 Controller
Device Driver for Windows XP i386
Version 1.24.04.00
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.0 Introduction
2.0 Compatibility / Minimum Requirements
3.0 Install Instructions
3.1 Installing the Driver During Operating System Installation
3.2 Installing a Windows Driver for a New SAS Controller
3.3 Updating an Existing Windows Driver
4.0 Fixes or Enhancements in this Release
5.0 Additional Information
6.0 Known Issues
1.0 Introduction
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This is the driver for following controllers:
SAS 5 Controllers
SAS 6 Controllers
2.0 Compatibility / Minimum Requirements
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This device driver requires the following minimum Operating System level:
Windows XP i386, SP2
Minimum SAS 5 FW package version: 00.10.51.00.06.12.04.00
Minimum SAS 6 FW package version: 00.20.43.00.06.14.08.00
3.0 Install Instructions
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This driver package contains the Windows device driver
for the SAS 5 and SAS 6 controllers.
To build the installation media these files should be
copied to a blank floppy diskette or USB key.
3.1 Installing the Driver during Operating System Installation
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1. Power on the system and boot to the Microsoft Windows XP CD.
2. When the message "Press F6 if you need to install a third
party SCSI and RAID driver" appears, press the key
immediately. Within a few minutes, a screen will appear
asking for the driver to support the additional controllers
in the system.
3. Press the key
The system prompts for the driver diskette to be inserted.
4. Insert the driver diskette in the floppy drive (or the USB key
in the USB port) and press the key.
A list of SAS drivers will appear.
5. Select the appropriate driver for the installed controller and
OS and press the key to load the driver.
6. Press the again key again to continue with the
installation process.
3.2 Installing a Windows Driver for a New SAS Controller
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Perform the following steps to configure the driver when you add
a new controller to a system that already has Windows installed.
1. Power down the system.
2. Install the new SAS controller in the system.
Refer to Hardware Installation for detailed instructions on installing
and cabling the SAS controller in the system.
3. Power on the system.
The Windows operating system should detect the new controller and
display a message to inform the user.
4. The Found New Hardware Wizard screen will pop up and display the
detected hardware device.
5. Click on Next.
6. On the Locate Device Driver screen, select Search for a suitable
driver for my device and click on Next.
7. Insert the appropriate driver diskette or USB key and select that
device on the Locate Driver Files screen.
8. Click on Next.
9. The wizard detects and installs the appropriate device drivers for
the new controller.
10.Click on Finish to complete the installation.
11.Reboot the system.
3.3 Updating an Existing Windows Driver
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Perform the following steps to update the Windows driver for a new
controller already installed on your system.
NOTE: It is important that you put your system on idle before you
update the driver.
1. Press Start > Control Panel > System.
The System Properties screen will be displayed.
2. Click on the Hardware tab.
3. Click on Device Manager and the Device Manager screen will be
displayed.
4. Click on SCSI and RAID Controllers.
5. Double-click on the controller for which you want to update
the driver.
6. Click on the Driver tab and click on Update Driver.
The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard will be displayed.
7. Insert the appropriate driver diskette or USB key.
NOTE: The driver files can also be copied to the hard drive.
8. Click on Next.
9. Follow the steps in the Wizard to browse for the new driver.
10.Select the driver.
11.Click on Next and continue with the installation steps in the
Wizard.
12.Click on Finish to exit the wizard and reboot the system for
the changes to take effect.
4.0 Fixes or Enhancements in this Release
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- Added the correct SAS 6/iR Device names:
"Dell SAS 6/iR Adapter Controller"
"Dell SAS 6/iR Integrated Blades Controller"
"Dell SAS 6/iR Integrated Controller"
"Dell SAS 6/iR Integrated Workstation Controller"
5.0 Additional Information
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The Driver version may be displayed in a different manner depending on
the application because the leading zeros are often trimmed and not shown.
(i.e.: 1.24.04.00 may be displayed as 1.24.4.0).
6.0 Known Issues
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None.