Installing a windows server 2003, windows, Server 2008 or windows server 2008 r2 driver, For a new controller – Dell 6 GBps SAS HBA User Manual
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Driver Installation
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Installing a Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 or Windows
Server 2008 R2 Driver for a New Controller
1 Turn off the system.
2 Install the new controller in the system.
3 Turn on the system.
The Windows operating system detects the new controller and displays a
message.
4 The Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays the detected hardware
device.
5 Click Next.
6 On the Locate device driver screen, select Search for a suitable driver for
my device and click Next.
7 Make the Driver Files available and browse to the proper location from the
Locate Driver Files screen.
8 Click Next.
9 The wizard detects and installs the appropriate device drivers for the new
controller.
10 Click Finish to complete the installation.
11 Reboot the system if Windows instructs you to do so.
NOTE:
The Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system includes a device driver to
support the SAS controllers. The system automatically detects the new controller
and installs the driver. Check the version of the driver installed by Windows and
update if necessary.