Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller 4/DC 64-bit Driver for Windows Server 2003.
Version 6.41.2.64
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Compatibility / Minimum Requirements
3.0 Install Instructions
3.1 Installing the PERC Driver during Windows Server 2003
installation
3.2 Adding the PERC Driver to an existing Windows Server 2003
installation
3.3 Updating the PERC Driver on an Existing Windows Server 2003.
4.0 Fixes or Enhancements in this Release
5.0 Additional Information
6.0 Revision History
1.0 Introduction
This is the driver for following PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controllers:
PERC 4/DC.
2.0 Compatibility / Minimum Requirements
This Device Driver is compatible with the following firmware versions:
PERC 4/DC Adapter Firmware 3.41
3.0 Install Instructions
This package is a self-extracting package for the Windows Server 2003
device drivers for the PERC 4/DC.
When the package is executed it extracts files to C:\Dell\Driver\Rxxxx
if the package is Rxxxx.exe
To create a Driver Installation Diskette copy the contents of this folder
to a blank formatted floppy disk.
3.1 Installing the PERC Driver during Windows Server 2003 Installation
1. Boot the system using the Windows Server 2003 CD. When the
message "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or
RAID driver." appears, press F6.
2. When prompted to install additional adapters in the system.
Choose 'S'.
3. When prompted for the driver diskette. Insert the PERC Windows
Server 2003 driver diskette in the floppy drive and press Enter.
4. Select to the driver for your installed controller and press
Enter to load the driver.
5. If the Windows install prints a message saying that the driver
that you provided is older/newer then the Windows driver, press
'S' to use the driver on the floppy.
6. Press Enter to continue the installation process.
3.2 Adding the PERC/CERC Driver to an Existing Windows Server 2003
Installation
Use this process to install the driver after adding a new PERC 4/DC
adapter to a system that has an existing Windows Server 2003
instillation
1. Boot the system to Windows 2003. The Found New Hardware Wizard
is displayed if the hardware has just been installed.
2. Select to manually install the driver.
3. Select to install driver from a list or specific location and click
Next to continue.
4. Choose Have Disk to install the driver from a specified location.
5. Navigate to the location for the driver files to complete the
installation.
Floppy disk drive if using the Driver Installation Diskette that
you created or the location on the hard drive to which you extracted
the driver files (C:\dell\drivers\Rxxxx is the default).
6. Restart the computer for the changes to take effect.
The Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears one time for each PERC 4/DC
controller that is newly installed. Repeat the process for each adapter.
3.3 Updating the PERC 4/DC Driver
If your server is already running Windows Server 2003, use the following
steps to update the PERC 4/DC Windows Server 2003 driver.
1. Insert the PERC/CERC Windows Server 2003 driver diskette in the
floppy drive.
2. From Device Manager select the PERC 4/DC and launch the driver
update wizard.
3. Select Install driver from a list or specific location and click
Next to continue.
4. Choose Have Disk to install the driver from a specified location.
5. Navigate to the location for the driver files to complete the
installation.
Floppy disk drive if using the Driver Installation Diskette that
you created or the location on the hard drive to which you extracted
the driver files (C:\dell\drivers\Rxxxx is the default).
6. Restart the computer for the changes to take effect.
4.0 Fixes or Enhancements in this Release
Initial release
5.0 Additional Information
None
6.0 Revision History
None. Initial Release
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.