Readme file for RocketRAID 172x Controller driver for Windows Vista/2008
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Last updated on Oct 29, 2007
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
1. Software Version
2. Files Listing
3. Revision History
4. Device Mapping Order
5. Driver Installation Guide
6. Known Problems
1. Software Version
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Driver version: v1.1.7.1029
Operating Systems:
Windows Vista/2008 x32 and x64
GUI Compatibility:
This driver can work with HighPoint Storage Management Software v3.10
or later.
2. Files Listing
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|- Readme.txt This file
|_ x32 <DIR> Windows Vista/2008 x32 driver
\_ x64 <DIR> Windows Vista/2008 x64 driver
3. Revision History
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v1.1.7.1029 10/29/2007
* Fix RAID0 member disk over 2T overflow issue.
* INF file update.
* Support single disk over 2T.
* Support Spindown Idle Disk.
v1.0.7.612 06/12/2007
* First release
4. Device mapping order
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The device mapping order in system is same as BIOS setting utility. The disk
marked as "BOOT" will always be mapped as first SCSI disk. Please keep it in
mind when installing Windows, otherwise OS may be installed to wrong
location.
5. Driver Installation Guide
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INSTALLING THE DRIVER FOR A FRESH WINDOWS VISTA INSTALLATION
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1. Boot from the Windows VISTA DVD.
2. When the screen "where do you want to install Windows" appears, click
"Load driver" and browse to the driver's location. The driver can be
installed from a floppy, USB flash disk, or CD/DVD.
3. Select the RocketRAID controller driver and click "Next".
4. The driver is now installed - you can now continue the Windows setup
procedure.
INSTALLING THE DRIVER FOR AN EXISTING WINDOWS VISTA SYSTEM
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1. Install the adapter and power on the system. After booting the system,
Windows should display a new hardware Wizard.
2. Select "Locate and install driver software". When Windows asks
"Windows needs your permission to continue", select "Continue".
3. Select "I don't have the disc, show me other options" and select
"Browse my computer for driver software".
4. Browse to the location of the driver and click "Next".
5. When asked "Would you like to install this driver software?", select
"Install".
6. Reboot if prompted - the adapter is now ready for use.
INSTALLING THR DRIVER FOR A FRESH WINDOWS 2008 INSTALLATION
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1. Boot from the Windows 2008 DVD.
2. When the screen "where do you want to install Windows" appears, click
"Load driver" and browse to the driver's location. The driver can be
installed from a floppy, USB flash disk, or CD/DVD.
3. Select the RocketRAID controller driver and click "Next".
4. The driver is now installed - you can now continue the Windows setup
procedure.
INSTALLING THE DRIVER FOR AN EXISTING WINDOWS 2008 SYSTEM
---------------------------------------------------------
1. Install the adapter and power on the system. After booting the system,
Windows should display a new hardware message, stating WIndows needs
to install driver software your PCI device".
2. Select "Locate and install driver software (recommended)."
3. Select "Don't Search Online."
4. Select "I don't have the disc, show me other options."
5. Select "Browse my computer for driver software.", and browse to the
location of the driver.
6. Windows should locate and install the driver. Once installed, press
"Close" to exit the Wizard. The adapter is now ready for use.
6. Known Problems
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* Install OS to devices attached to RocketRAID 172x controller
Before installing OS to devices attached to RocketRAID 172x controller, you
must remove the drives connected to other controllers from your system
temporarily. After OS installation complete, you can put them back.
* Moving disks to other controllers
When you want to use disks previously attached to RocketRAID 172x controller
on other controllers, please first delete any array information on the
disks. Otherwise your data may be lost when you want to put it back later.
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.