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DELL OPENMANAGE(TM) INSTALLATION SETUP
VERSION 2.2
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This readme file contains updated information for the
Dell OpenManage Installation Setup. The following sections
contain installation procedures, upgrade instructions, and open
issues for Dell OpenManage Installation Setup. See the
Dell | Support website (support.dell.com) for the most current
information.
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Installation Setup for Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) and
Windows(R) 2000
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To start Dell OpenManage Installation Setup on a system running
Microsoft Windows NT or Windows 2000, double-click
"setup.exe", which is located in the root directory on the "Dell
OpenManage Applications" Package.
NOTES:
1. Dell OpenManage Array Manager requires driver and firmware
version 2.6 for PERC 2, PERC 2/Si, PERC 3/Si, and PERC 3/Di. The
drivers and firmware are located on the "Dell OpenManage Server
Assistant" CD. If you installed your operating system with the
Server Assistant CD, you have these updated drivers. Dell recommends
that you create firmware diskettes for the corresponding
controller from the Server Assistant CD and update the firmware on
the controller.
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Dell OpenManage Subscription Service
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The Dell OpenManage Subscription Service is now available for
all Dell PowerEdge customers. An annual subscription
includes a minimum of four updates to Dell's system management
software.
By enrolling in the Dell OpenManage Subscription Service,
you can:
- Receive the latest server basic input/output system (BIOS),
firmware, drivers, and utilities.
- Take advantage of the latest Dell OpenManage applications and
management agents.
- Plan ahead for system upgrades (updates mailed quarterly).
- Minimize time online searching for updates (CDs are delivered
directly to you).
- Reduce version compatibility problems.
- Gain added insurance in emergency situations where time is
critical.
- Stay current with all the PowerEdge and Dell OpenManage
documentation including user's guides, installation and
troubleshooting guides, quick installation guides, and other
pertinent documentation.
To learn more about the Dell OpenManage Subscription Service,
see: "www.dell.com/openmanage" or contact your sales
representative today.
For full terms and conditions for Dell's support services, see:
"support.dell.com/us/en/customer_services.asp".
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OPEN ISSUES
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* When running Dell OpenManage Installation Setup on a system
running Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Sever, activate the "install"
mode.
* If you already have Adaptec Fast Console installed on your
system, you must uninstall this application before installing
Array Manager.
* The Dell OpenManage Installation Setup program user interface displays
in English when running on the Simplified Chinese version of
Microsoft Windows.
* When installing Dell OpenManage applications from a drive
other than the supplied CD, you need to copy the files from
the CD to the root of that drive.
* After installing Server Agent and Intel(R) Client DMI
Instrumentation on a system running Windows NT 4.0, attempts
to stop Intel Client DMI Instrumentation produce error messages.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
(c) 2001 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Trademarks used in this text: "Dell", "PowerEdge", and
"Dell OpenManage" are trademarks of Dell Computer
Corporation; "Microsoft", "Windows", and "Windows NT" are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; "Novell"
and "NetWare" are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.; "Intel"
is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to
refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their
products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary
interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
October 2001
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.