HighPoint RocketRAID 1720 User Manual page 27

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Installing the RocketRAID 1720 driver during a fresh Windows
Vista installation
1.
Boot from Windows Vista DVD.
2.
When the screen "where do you want to install Windows" appears, click "Load
driver" and browse for the driver location. Windows Vista can install drivers from
several media types: floppy diskette, USB flash disk or CD.
3.
Select the RocketRAID 1720 controller driver, and click "Next".
4.
The driver is now installed - you can now continue on with the installation
procedure.
Installing the RocketRAID 1720 driver for an existing Windows
Vista system
1.
Install the RocketRAID 1720 host adapter into the PC, then boot up Windows
Vista.
2.
Windows should automatically detect the card, and display the "Found New
Hardware" wizard pop-up window. Select "Locate and install driver software".
When Windows asks: "Windows needs your permission to continue", select
"continue".
3.
Select "I don't have disc, show me other options" and then select "Browse my
computer for driver software".
4.
Specify the location of the driver and click "Next".
5.
When asked: "Would you like to install this driver software?", select "Install".
6.
Reboot the system when prompted. The RocketRAID 1720 will be available for
use after Vista reboot.
Installation Verification
After the driver has been installed, and the system has been restarted:
1.
Click the Start button, then right-click My Computer icon. Select the Properties
item from the popup menu.
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