Adaptec 39160 SCSI - Family Manager Set, v.6.4.630.100, A16
AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.Adaptec 39160/29160/7892/7899 SCSI Controller Driver Set for Windows 2000 Server family
Dell version A16 (Adaptec vFMS 4.0, SP5 S4)
Dell version A16 (Adaptec vFMS 4.0, SP5 S4)
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Fixes & Enhancements
This driver is a follow-up to the Dell A14/Adaptec FMS4.0SP5/6 driver. It fixes some specific issues with certain Tape Backup operations.
Changes since FMS 4.0 SP5/6 driver:
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- Tapeware backup failed, unable to find media in the PV120T Tape library.
- Fixes slow performance issue when running NTBackup or Veritas Backup Exec with PV120T DDS4 autoloader.
- Corrects potential sense data buffer overrun, which can result in failed backup jobs with certain tape drives.
Read MoreChanges since FMS 4.0 SP5/6 driver:
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- Tapeware backup failed, unable to find media in the PV120T Tape library.
- Fixes slow performance issue when running NTBackup or Veritas Backup Exec with PV120T DDS4 autoloader.
- Corrects potential sense data buffer overrun, which can result in failed backup jobs with certain tape drives.
Version
6.4.630.100, A16
Release date
12 Sept 2006
Download Type
Driver
Category
SCSI non-RAID
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: R127329.EXE
File Size: 174.97 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
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Important Information
This driver is identical to the Adaptec FMS 4.0 SP4 S5 release and the Dell A01 W2003 release (6.4.630.100), except it includes the WHQL signature for Windows 2000.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2000
Applies to
39160 SCSI - Family Manager Set
39160 SCSI Controller - Firmware
Installation instructions
Instructions for R127329.EXE
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Extract Files
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to unzip the download package
2. Click Continue.
3. Specify the location to unzip the files.
4. Click on the OK button to extract files.
After the files are extracted the message all files were successfully unzipped will appear.
5. Click the OK button to exit from the installer.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are running Open Manage Array Manager v3.2 or higher under Windows 2000, to avoid a potential Blue Screen, prior to updating the driver you will need to:
1. Disable the SCSI subsystem provider in the Array Manager Utilities before upgrading the driver. Please refer to the Array Manager documentation for details on how to do this.
2. Once the SCSI provider is disabled, you should then navigate to the \WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS folder and temporarily rename ASPI32.SYS to ASPI32.XXX, then reboot the system before proceeding with the upgrade.
3. Following the upgrade, you will need to reboot again before re-naming ASPI32.SYS back to its' original name, then finally re-enabling the SCSI provider.
Updating the driver on an Existing Windows 2000 Server
*NOTE: You must be logged on as Administrator to perform these steps:
1. Copy files extracted above to formatted floppy disk.
2. From the desktop, right-click the My Computer icon.
3. Left-click Manage.
4. Click Device Manager.
5. Double-click SCSI and RAID Controller (A List of all currently installed SCSI drivers appears).
6. Double-click the appropriate SCSI controller (such as 39160 Controller) - in the case of a dual channel controller, there will be two devices listed (one for each channel). The driver will have to be updated separately for each channel.
7. Select the Driver tab.
8. Select Update Driver. (The Update Device Driver Wizard appears).
9. Click Next.
10. Click 'Display a list of known drivers for this device so I can choose a specific driver'.
11. Click Next. (The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard appears).
12. Click 'Have Disk' button. (The 'Install from Disk' dialog appears).
13. Insert the driver diskette created above. (Skip this step if installing driver from location on hard drive).
14. Click 'Browse' button (Locate File dialog appears).
15. Use pull-down box to find floppy drive or location on hard drive where you previously extracted files.
16. Double-click on WIN2003 folder (ADPU160M.INF should appear in 'File Name' box - if not, select it).
17. Click 'Open' button ('Install From Disk' dialog reappears with correct path displayed).
18. Click 'OK' (Upgrade Device Driver Wizard reappears).
19. Choose appropriate device from list (7892, 7899, 29160 or 39160).
20. Click 'Next'.
21. Click 'Next' again to confirm choice and upgrade driver.
22. Close Wizard by clicking Finish.
23. Close Properties Dialog for device.
24. Do not reboot system yet.
25. Repeat steps 5-22 for second channel after Device Manager refreshes.
26. Reboot System to complete upgrade.
Known Limitations:
None
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Extract Files
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to unzip the download package
2. Click Continue.
3. Specify the location to unzip the files.
4. Click on the OK button to extract files.
After the files are extracted the message all files were successfully unzipped will appear.
5. Click the OK button to exit from the installer.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are running Open Manage Array Manager v3.2 or higher under Windows 2000, to avoid a potential Blue Screen, prior to updating the driver you will need to:
1. Disable the SCSI subsystem provider in the Array Manager Utilities before upgrading the driver. Please refer to the Array Manager documentation for details on how to do this.
2. Once the SCSI provider is disabled, you should then navigate to the \WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS folder and temporarily rename ASPI32.SYS to ASPI32.XXX, then reboot the system before proceeding with the upgrade.
3. Following the upgrade, you will need to reboot again before re-naming ASPI32.SYS back to its' original name, then finally re-enabling the SCSI provider.
Updating the driver on an Existing Windows 2000 Server
*NOTE: You must be logged on as Administrator to perform these steps:
1. Copy files extracted above to formatted floppy disk.
2. From the desktop, right-click the My Computer icon.
3. Left-click Manage.
4. Click Device Manager.
5. Double-click SCSI and RAID Controller (A List of all currently installed SCSI drivers appears).
6. Double-click the appropriate SCSI controller (such as 39160 Controller) - in the case of a dual channel controller, there will be two devices listed (one for each channel). The driver will have to be updated separately for each channel.
7. Select the Driver tab.
8. Select Update Driver. (The Update Device Driver Wizard appears).
9. Click Next.
10. Click 'Display a list of known drivers for this device so I can choose a specific driver'.
11. Click Next. (The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard appears).
12. Click 'Have Disk' button. (The 'Install from Disk' dialog appears).
13. Insert the driver diskette created above. (Skip this step if installing driver from location on hard drive).
14. Click 'Browse' button (Locate File dialog appears).
15. Use pull-down box to find floppy drive or location on hard drive where you previously extracted files.
16. Double-click on WIN2003 folder (ADPU160M.INF should appear in 'File Name' box - if not, select it).
17. Click 'Open' button ('Install From Disk' dialog reappears with correct path displayed).
18. Click 'OK' (Upgrade Device Driver Wizard reappears).
19. Choose appropriate device from list (7892, 7899, 29160 or 39160).
20. Click 'Next'.
21. Click 'Next' again to confirm choice and upgrade driver.
22. Close Wizard by clicking Finish.
23. Close Properties Dialog for device.
24. Do not reboot system yet.
25. Repeat steps 5-22 for second channel after Device Manager refreshes.
26. Reboot System to complete upgrade.
Known Limitations:
None
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