
         Installing the Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Device Drivers for the
       V2.8 DELL PERC 2, PERC 2/Si, PERC 3/Si, PERC 3/Di Controllers

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       This document provides instructions for installing Windows 2000 and 
       Windows 2003 device driver to the V2.8 DELL PERC2 and integrated
       (PERC 2/Si, PERC 3/Si, and PERC 3/Di) controllers, hereinafter 
       referred to as the PERC2 and/or integrated controller. 
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       TABLE_OF_CONTENTS

       1.0 Introducing the Product

       2.0 Contents of the Kit

       3.0 Installing the Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Device Drivers       

       4.0 Upgrading the Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Device Drivers


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       1.0   Introducing the Product

       The PERC 2 and integrated family of controllers integrates
       advanced RAID technology with state-of-the-art controller
       hardware to deliver industry-leading performance, data
       availability and storage management features.

       You upgrade the Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 device drivers for your
       controller when a maintenance fix needs to be applied to the
       currently installed Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 device drivers for the
       controller.

       2.0   Contents of the Kit

       The Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 device drivers for the controller reside on a
       single diskette.          


       3.0 Installing the Windows 2000 and Windows 20003 Device Drivers  


       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.



       4.0 Upgrading the Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Device Drivers

       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   

   