Dell V2.8 Program Release Notes
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Table Of Contents
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1.0  Program Description
2.0  Integrated Controller Platforms Supported
3.0  Add-in-Card PCI Controller Supported
4.0  Operating Systems Supported
5.0  Driver Installation for Windows 2000 And Windows Server 2003
6.0  Known Limitations




1.0  Program Description
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The Dell V2.8 program delivers a new release of software code that applies
to PERC 2 and integrated (PERC 2/Si, PERC 3/Si, and PERC 3/Di) controllers, 
hereinafter referred to as PERC 2 and integrated controllers. This release
adds architectural changes, bug fixes, and enhancements from V2.7-1 program. This 
software code release contains firmware for PERC 2 and integrated controllers,
device drivers, and management utilities.  This release requires all V2.8
components: firmware, device driver and management utilities.



2.0  Integrated Controller Platforms Supported
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The Dell V2.8 Program supports the following Dell hardware platforms:

* PowerEdge 2400, integrated PERC 2/Si, non-PAE only
* PowerEdge 2450, integrated PERC 3/Si, non-PAE only
* PowerEdge 2500, integrated PERC 3/Di, in both non-PAE & PAE configurations
* PowerEdge 2650, integrated PERC 3/Di, in both non-PAE & PAE configurations
* PowerEdge 2550, integrated PERC 3/Di, non-PAE only
* PowerEdge 4400, integrated PERC 3/Di, non-PAE only
* PowerEdge 1650, integrated PERC 3/Di, non-PAE only
* PowerEdge 4600, integrated PERC 3/Di, in both non-PAE & PAE configurations


3.0  Add-in-Card PCI Controller Supported
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* PERC 2 in both non-PAE and PAE configurations, on supported Dell platforms.



4.0  Operating Systems Supported
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This code includes drivers and application software for the following
operating systems:

* Windows 2000 (W2K)
* Windows Server 2003 (W2K3)

Operating System Updates
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* Windows 2000: Service Pack 3 or later, which fixes an OS problem related to 
crash dumps, is required for the PERC 2 and integrated controllers to function 
correctly in crash dump situations.



5.0  Driver Installation for Windows 2000 And Windows Server 2003
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       To perform a fresh installation from the Windows 2000 or 
       Windows Server 2003 CD: 

       1. Boot the system using the Windows 2000 CD. As the message
          "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver."
          appears, press F6 immediately.

       2. Within a few minutes, a screen appears that asks for 
          additional adapters in the system. Press 'S'.

       3. You are prompted for  the  driver  diskette.  Insert the driver 
          diskette in the floppy drive and press Enter.

       4. A list of drivers for PERC controllers appears. 
          Select the right driver for your installed           
          controller and press Enter to load the driver.

       5. Press Enter again to continue installation  process  as usual.

       NOTE: Before you perform the upgrade, uninstall the
             Controller Management Software (FAST and the CLI).
             See the installation guide associated with your
             controller for instructions on how to uninstall the
             Controller Management Software.
       
       To upgrade the Windows 2000 or Windows 2003 driver to V2.8 for PERC 2 and/or
       integrated controller, perform the following steps:

       NOTE: You must be logged on as Administrator to perform these steps:

       1.  From the desktop, right-click the My Computer icon.
       2.  Left-click Manage.
       3.  Click Device Manage.
       4.  Double-click SCSI and RAID Controller.
            A List of all currently installed SCSI drivers appears.
       5.  Double-click the appropriate RAID controller (such as PERC 2
           Controller).
       6.  Select the Driver tab.
       7.  Select Update Driver.
            The Update Device Driver Wizard appears.
       8.  Click Next.

       NOTE: Selecting "Display a list of known drivers for this device so
             I can choose a specific driver" on PE2500 and PE2550 systems
             will give you "Update driver warning".
       
       continue for Windows 2000...

       9.  Click Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) 
       10. Click Next.
            The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard appears.
       11. Insert Windows 2000 device driver diskette.
       12. Click Floppy disk drives
       13. Click Next
       14. Click OK on Upgrade Device Driver Wizard dialoge box choosing
           to copy manufacturer's files from A:       15. Click Next.
       16. Driver files will be copied.
       17. Click Finish.
       18. Click Close.
       19. Shut down and reboot the system 

       continue for Windows 2003...

       9.  Click Install from a list or specific location.
       10. Click Next
       11. Click Dont Search, I will choose the driver to install.
       12. Click Next
       13. Click Have Disk... 
       14. Insert the Windows 2003 driver diskette.
       15. Select the floppy drive in the "Copy manufacturer's files from:" drop-down box.
       16. Click OK.
       17. Click Next.  If the driver copy confirmation dialog box pops up, click Yes.
       18. Click Finish.
       19. Shut down and reboot the system   



6.0 Known Limitations
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* This software code release requires all V2.8 components: firmware,
device driver and management utilities. Using some components from previous
releases may cause some unknown errors.
