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CERC SATA 1.5/6ch Device Driver for Windows Server 2008 x86
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Dell 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.
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Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
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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.
Do not use this driver in conjunction with OM5.2 (OpenManage). Installation of OM5.2 on Windows Server 2008 (W2K8 installed on the system through CERC SATA 1.5 6-ch) will push the system into an indefinite reboot condition.
Instructions for ADAPTEC_CERC-SATA1-5-6CH_A00_R180082.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.
Copy the files form the package to a media device supported by the system. Windows 2008 supports floppies, USB keys, CD & DVD drives.
Installing the Driver during Operating System Installation --------------------------------------------------------------
1. Power up the system and boot to the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 DVD. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the "Where do you want to install Windows?" section. 3. Select "Drive options (advanced)" 4. Press on "New" to create a partition to install Windows 2008, select the size in MB and click "Apply" (consult Windows 2008 user manual to select a drive size that meets the OS demands). 5. Select "Load Driver" and browse to the location where you have copied the Windows 2008 driver. 6. Select the RAID controller used for this installation. The system will automatically select one controller. Press "Next". 7. After the driver loads you will return to the "Where do you want to install Windows?" screen (partitions can be configured on this screen). Click "Next" again to continue with the installation process. Dell Update Package Instructions for DRVR_WIN_R180082.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.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file. 2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window. 3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding. 4. Click the Install button. 5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Custom Instructions for R180082.txt:
Instructions for R180082.txt:
1) Click Download now. The File Download window appears.
2) Click the Save button. The Save As window appears.
3) Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.
4) Click the Save button. A progress meter moves as the download is completed.
5) If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.
6) Double click the Icon on your desktop for the newly saved file. The Dell Release Notes window appears.