Readme file for HPT374 ATA RAID Controller driver for Windows Vista Copyright (C) HighPoint Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Last updated on Sep 27, 2006 Please review this file for important information about compatibility issues and differences in operation that were discovered after our product manuals were created. In case of conflict among various parts of the documentation set, this file contains the most current information. Note: The latest firmware and product documentation will be available for download at http://www.highpoint-tech.com INSTALL DRIVER FOR A FRESH WINDOWS VISTA INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Boot from Windows Vista DVD. 2. When the screen "where do you want to install Windows" appears, click "Load driver" and browse for the driver location. You can put the driver on a floppy, USB disk or CD. 3. Select the RocketRAID controller driver and click "Next". 4. The driver will be loaded and you can continue the installation. INSTALL DRIVER ON A EXISTING WINDOWS VISTA SYSTEM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Install the adapter and boot up Windows. 2. Windows will popup "Found New Hardware" wizard. Select "Locate and install driver software". When Windows asks "Windows needs your permission to continue", select "continue". 3. Select "I don't have disc, show me other options" and then select "Browse my computer for driver software". 4. Specify the folder where you put the driver and click "Next". 5. When asked "Would you like to install this driver software?", select "Install". 6. Reboot the system and the adapter will be available.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.
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