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readme.txt Driver File Contents (nt819a02.exe)

LSI Logic PCI SCSI/FC MPI Driver for Windows NT 4 v1.08.19.00


Criticality:
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This driver update is 'Critical' to install Windows NT 4 on hard drives attached to the LSI Logic 1020/1030 SCSI controllers


Title/Description:
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LSI Logic PCI SCSI/FC MPI Driver for Windows NT 4 v1.08.19.00

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 the Windows NT 4 operating system. 

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 (available from the Dell support website) already installed on your system before updating this driver.

WHQL Certification:  ___ Yes   ___ No   _X_ Not Applicable (No new WHQL Certifications will be granted for Windows NT)

Driver Properties:
Version (as reported by Device Manager): 1.08.19.00
Driver Details:
Company Name: LSI Logic
Internal Name: SYMMPI-1.08.19.00(NT4)
Language: English (United States)
Original Filename: SYMMPI.SYS
Product Name: LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Miniport Driver
Product Version: 1.08.19.00


Release Highlights - New Features:
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This is the initial release of the NT 4 driver with the PowerEdge 1750.

Release Highlights - Fixes:
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This is the initial release of the NT 4 driver with the PowerEdge 1750.


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.


Installing the LSI Logic 1020/1030 Driver as Part of a New Windows NT 4 Operating System Installation

1) Ensure your Windows NT v4.0 CD is inserted into the CD-ROM drive. 

2) Start your system.  Immediately press and release the F6 key when you see the following message: "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration..."

3) When prompted to specify a storage controller driver, press 'S' to specify an additional device. 

4) Press 'Enter' to select Others; the install will prompt you to insert a driver diskette.

5) Insert the diskette created from the downloaded self-extracting file into your floppy drive, and press 'Enter' again. 

6) Note that the install has located the "Dell PERC 4/im | LSI Logic 1020/1030 Driver (Windows NT)", and press 'Enter' to select it.

7) To add any other host adapters, press 'S' again and follow the instructions provided with the drivers for the adapter being added.

8) Once all desired storage drivers have been specified, press 'Enter' to continue with the Windows NT operating system setup. Follow the instructions onscreen and in the Windows NT documentation to complete the installation. 

*NOTE* Known limitations in the Windows NT4 installation can cause larger disk sizes to not be shown correctly during the text-mode part of the install. Once the text-mode portion of the install is completed, the disk sizes should be correct once the GUI is running.


Updating the LSI Logic 1020/1030 Driver Under Windows NT v4.0

Follow these instructions only if Windows NT v4.0 is already installed. 

1) Click the Start button on the Windows NT task bar, and the point to Settings. 

2) Open the Control Panel

3) Double-click on SCSI Adapters. 

4) Select the Drivers tab.

5) Click the Add button. A list of installed adapters is displayed. 

6) In the "Install Driver" window, click the Have Disk button. 

7) Insert the diskette created from the downloaded self-extracting file into your floppy drive.

8) At the "Copy manufacturer's files from" text box, type 'a:\', and select 'OK'. 

9) At the Install Driver window, select the driver, then select 'OK'. 

8) In response to "Do you want to use the currently installed driver(s) or install new one(s)", select the New button. 

9) Type 'a:\' and click continue.  The driver is now installed. 

10) You must restart your computer for the changes to take effect.  Remove the driver disk from the floppy drive.  Select 'Yes' to restart your computer. Select 'No' to return to the SCSI Adapters window. 



Known Limitations:
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None


History:
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This is the initial release of the NT 4 driver with the PowerEdge 1750.