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LSI Logic PCI SCSI/FC MPI Driver for Windows 2000 v1.8.19.01


Criticality:
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This driver update is 'Recommended'


Title/Description:
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LSI Logic PCI SCSI/FC MPI Driver for Windows 2000 v1.8.19.01

This driver is for the LSI Logic 1020/1030 SCSI controllers


Contents
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 - Compatibility / Minimum Requirements
 - Release Highlights - Features
 - Release Highlights - Fixes
 - Installation Insturctions
 - Known Limitations
 - History


Compatibility / Minimum Requirements
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This driver is compatible with LSI 1020/1030 SCSI controllers and is intended for use with Windows 2000 Server, Advanced Server and Datacenter Server.

Since the 1020/1030 BIOS/FW is delivered as part of the System BIOS, it is highly recommended that you have the latest available System BIOS (also available from Dell support) already installed on your system before updating this driver.

WHQL Certification:  _X_ Yes   ___ No   ___Not Applicable

Driver Properties:
Version (as reported by Device Manager): 1.8.19.1
Driver Details:
Company Name: LSI Logic
File Version: 1.09.19.01
Internal Name: SYMMPI-1.08.19.01(Win2K)
Language: English (United States)
Original Filename: SYMMPI.SYS
Product Name: LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Miniport Driver
Product Version: 1.08.19.01


Release Highlights - Features:
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None


Release Highlights - Fixes:
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- Changed the .inf file to display LSI Logic 1020/1030 instead of Perc 4/im for the embedded SCSI controller in the PowerEdge 1600SC.  


Installation Instructions:
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Download - Download the file to a known directory on your hard drive. The file downloaded is a self extracting executable.

1) Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2) If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link to accept the agreement.
3) When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to a known location on your hard drive.


Floppy Creation - the downloaded self-extracting file creates a Windows 2000 driver diskette for the LSI Logic SCSI controllers. You will need a formatted 3 - 1/2 inch 1.44 MB floppy diskette for the following procedure.

1) Browse to the directory where you downloaded the file.
2) Double click on the file to run the executable.
3) Specify the location to unzip the files.
4) Select the 'Unzip' button to extract files to the floppy.

Updating the driver on an Existing Windows 2000 Server

NOTE: You must be logged on as Administrator or have administrative privileges to perform these steps:

1) You will need the diskette created above.
2) From the desktop, right-click the My Computer icon.
3) Left-click Manage.
4) Click Device Manager.
5) Double-click 'SCSI and RAID Controllers' (A List of all currently installed SCSI drivers appears).
6) Double-click the appropriate SCSI controller (LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI Adapter) - in the case of a dual channel controller (1030), there will be two devices listed (one for each channel). The driver will have to be updated separately for each channel.
7) Select the Driver tab.
8) Select Update Driver. (The Update Device Driver Wizard appears).
9) Click Next.
10) Click 'Display a list of known drivers for this device so I can choose a specific driver'
11) Click Next. (The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard appears).
12) Click 'Have Disk' button. (The 'Install from Disk' dialog appears).
13) Insert the driver diskette created above. (Skip this step if installing driver from location on hard drive)
14) Click 'Browse' button (Locate File dialog appears).
15) Use pull-down box to find floppy drive or location on hard drive where you previously extracted files.
16) SYMMPI.INF should appear in 'File Name' box - if not, select it).
17) Click 'Open' button ('Install From Disk' dialog reappears with correct path displayed).
18) Click 'OK' (Upgrade Device Driver Wizard reappears).
19) Choose appropriate device from list (LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI Adapter)
20) Click 'Next'
21) Click 'Next' again to confirm choice and upgrade driver
22) Close Wizard by clicking Finish
23) Close Properties Dialog for device.
24) Do not reboot system yet if prompted to do so.
25) Repeat steps 5-22 for second channel after Device Manager refreshes.
26) Reboot System (if prompted to do so) to complete upgrade.


Adding the LSI Logic SCSI Driver to an Existing Windows 2000 Server (non-upgrade) - *NOTE* This will only apply if the SCSI controller was previously disabled in system BIOS setup, and you have enabled it for the first time - otherwise, follow the update instructions above:

1) Boot the system to Windows 2000. The 'Found New Hardware' Wizard displays.
2) Select 'Search for a suitable driver' and select 'Next' to continue.
3) Select 'Floppy disk drive', insert the LSI Logic Windows 2000 SCSI driver diskette created above and select 'Next' to continue.
4) Highlight "LSI Logic 1020/1030 Ultra320 SCSI Adapter" from the list displayed and then select 'Next'.
5) The 'Found New Hardware' Wizard screen appears once for each SCSI channel present. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for each time the wizard pops up to complete the installation of the controller.
6) To confirm driver installation, right-click on 'My Computer' and select 'Manage'. Select 'Device Manager', then select 'SCSI and RAID controllers' to see the newly added LSI Logic SCSI controller(s) in the list.



Known Limitations:
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None



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How To Update Drivers Manually

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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