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The drivers that Intel provides for Intel
SATA-only RAID controllers. The RAID driver files are available on the Resource CD that
accompanies the RAID controllers. The driver files are also available at
http://downloadcenter.intel.com.
can copy them to a floppy disk or a USB key.
Note: Intel updates software frequently and updated drivers may provide additional features. Check for
new software at the Intel Web site: http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/. See the
Readme file that accompanies the download for updated information. For operating systems that
are not listed here, but are listed at the above Intel Web site see Readme file that accompanies the
download for installation steps.
RAID Driver Installation for Microsoft Windows*
Installation in a New Microsoft Windows* Operating System
This procedure installs the RAID device driver system during the Microsoft Windows 2003*,
Microsoft Windows 2000*, or Microsoft Windows XP* operating system installation. The
system must contain an Intel
the driver to the registry and copies the driver to the appropriate directory.
1. Start the Microsoft Windows* installation by booting from the Microsoft Windows*
2. Press <F6> to install when the screen displays:
3. Choose <S> to specify an additional device when the screen displays:
4. When the system asks for the manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk, insert the
5. Select the appropriate Microsoft Windows* driver from the menu by highlighting it.
6. Continue with the Microsoft Windows* operating system installation procedure.
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Intel
RAID Software User's Guide
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RAID Drivers
CD-ROM disk. The system BIOS must support booting from a CD-ROM drive. You
may need to change BIOS settings to allow CD-ROM booting. See your system
documentation for instructions.
Press F6 if you need to install...
Note: You must press <F6> for the system to recognize the new driver.
Setup could not determine the type...
Note: If this screen is not displayed as the first user input, then the setup program did not
register that the <F6> key was pressed. Reboot the system and return to step 2.
Microsoft Windows* driver disk and press <Enter>.
Press <Enter> to proceed. The driver is added to the registry and copied to the
appropriate directory.
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RAID Controllers are not compatible with SCSI or
If you need to transfer the driver files to another system, you
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RAID controller. Microsoft Windows 2003* automatically adds
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