Windows Scsiport Driver
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The following list describes the contents provided in the Scsiport driver package:
\README.TXT - This text file
\TXTSETUP.OEM - Text mode installation script
\STEX - Driver package label
\I386\STEX.INF - Driver installation script for x86 Windows OS
\I386\STEX.CAT - Windows catalog file for x86 Windows OS
\I386\STEX.SYS - Promise SuperTrak Scsiport driver for x86 Windows OS
\AMD64\STEX.INF - Driver installation script for x64 Windows OS
\AMD64\STEX.CAT - Windows catalog file for x64 Windows OS
\AMD64\STEX.SYS - Promise SuperTrak Scsiport driver for x64 Windows OS
The Scsiport has been qualified with the following Operating Systems:
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP Professional x86 w/SP2
- Windows Server 2003 x86 w/SP2
Although the Scsiport also work with other Windows platforms, it is strongly recommended
to use the Storport driver for the following operating systems:
- Windows XP Professional x64 w/SP2
- Windows Server 2003 for x86 w/SP2
- Windows Server 2003 for x64 w/SP2
- Windows Vista Ultimate for x86
- Windows Vista Ultimate for x64
Driver Installation Instructions
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The instructions below follow the standard driver installation instructions
designated by Microsoft for the specified Windows platform. Promise does not
deviate the installation instructions in any way. This driver package supports
the following installation methods:
1. Primary OS installation to the SuperTrak RAID Controller
2. Installation after the SuperTrak hardware is installed to an existing
OS installation
3. Existing SuperTrak driver update
This process requires the package contents be placed directly onto a blank
floppy diskette.
Primary OS installation to the SuperTrak RAID Controller
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Step 1: To install the OS directly to a SuperTrak Logical Drive, the user must
create the volume using the SuperBuild utility.
Step 2: The SuperTrak Logical Drive must be included in the host system's boot
menu as a bootable device.
Step 3: Insert the Windows OS CD into the CD/DVD-ROM of the host system and
boot to it.
Step 4: Press the F6 key after the message is displayed to do so.
Step 5: After the installation loads the base drivers, it will ask if you would
like to specify another driver. To do so, press the "s" key and insert
the Promise driver disk into the floppy drive. Select the correct
SuperTrak controller and OS platform and press the "enter" key.
Step 6: Follow the standard installation instructions provided by Microsoft for
the remainder of the installation.
Installation after SuperTrak hardware is installed to an existing OS Installation
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Step 1: Select 'No, not this time' when Hardware Update Wizard prompts
Step 2: Select 'Install from a list or specific location'
Step 3: Select 'Don't search, I will choose the driver to install.'
Step 4: Click 'Have Disk...' button and then enter the directory containing the
Scsiport driver (e.g., 'a:\i386' for 32-bit or 'a:\amd64' for 64-bit)
Step 5: Follow the instructions to complete the installation
Note: You can use other form of media during the driver installation process such as
USB memory stick or CD.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.