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VIA VT6410 RAID Software Package ReadMe.txt
This readme file is to provide the information of VIA VT6410 Software
Package. VIA Technologies assumes no responsibility for any errors in
this document and no part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted,
or translated into any language,or in any form without the prior written
permission of VIA Technologies Incorporated.
Package Version 1.20 / ReadMe Version 1.20
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VIA VT6410 IDE RAID is a RAID controller that supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1 and JBOD.
It also supports up to four IDE hard disk drives. This "VIA VT6410 Software Package"
is provided for drivers and utility installations, which are needed when using
the VIA VT6410 IDE RAID Controller.
CONTENTS
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1) System Requirements
2) Software Package Contents
3) Install drivers and utility
4) Install Operating System into RAID
5) Notes
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1) System Requirements
This package should be installed on the VIA VT6410 Controller that integrated
on the mainboard.
System BIOS must integrates VIA VT6410 RAID BIOS.
Supports up to four hard disk drives, which all support LBA address.
Supports the following Operating Systems:
Operation System
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Microsoft Windows NT4.0
Microsoft Windows 98SE
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
2) Software Package Contents
The decompressed software package includes the following files:
\BIOS
6410xxxx.rom
\Driver
\Win2000
VIARaid.inf RAID device driver install information file
VIARaid.sys RAID device driver for Win2000
\Win98-Me
VIARaid.inf RAID device driver install information file
VIARaid.mpd RAID device driver for Win98 and Me
Vraidvsd.vxd RAID device driver for Win98 and Me ACPI
\Winnt40
VIARaid.inf RAID device driver installing information file
VIARaid.sys RAID device driver for WinNT 4.0
\WinXP
VIARaid.inf RAID device driver install information file
VIARaid.sys RAID device driver for WinXP
Txtsetup.oem Driver install file for installing WinNT4.0,
Win2000, or WinXP into RAID
Viaraid Tag file for installing WinNT 4.0, Win2000,
or WinXP into RAID
\Mass_Tool
dig6410.exe Diagnostic tool for VIA VT6410 controller
readme.txt Readme file for dig6410.exe
\Utility
\Win2000-XP
DrvInterface.dll Dynamical link library for Utility under WinNT 4.0,
Win2000, or WinXP
\Win98-Me
DrvInterface.dll Dynamical link library for Utility under Win98SE
WinMe
Raid_tool.chm Help file for Utility
Raid_tool.exe Windows RAID Utility
0x0409.ini Installshield file
Instmsia.exe Installshield file
Instmsiw.exe Installshield file
Isscript.msi Installshield file
RaidSetup.ini Installshield file
Readme.txt This file
Setup.exe Install driver and utility
Setup.ini Installshield file
SetupVIA.dll Dynamical link library for Installer
VIA RAID Driver Setup Wizard.msi Installshield file
VT6410.reg Installshield file
3) Install drivers and utility
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== Driver Installation ==
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Click on the SETUP.EXE program, it will install the
"VIA VT6410 IDE RAID Device Driver" and utility automatically onto the
the operating system.
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== Driver Uninstallation ==
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Click on the SETUP.EXE program, and choose "Remove" to remove
"VIA VT6410 IDE RAID Device Driver" and utility from the operating system.
4) Install Operating System into RAID
1. Install Windows 98SE or Me
* Make sure system BIOS integrates the VIA VT6410 RAID BIOS and
executes it when POST
* Make sure the RAID is located in the first hard disk drive (C:\)
* Install OS
* Run setup.exe after OS is installed
2. Install Windows NT 4.0, 2000, or XP
* Copy all files and directories onto a floppy disk
A:\
\Win2000
VIARaid.inf
VIARaid.sys
\Win98-Me
VIARaid.inf
VIARaid.mpd
Vraidvsd.vxd
\Winnt40
VIARaid.inf
VIARaid.sys
\WinXP
VIARaid.inf
VIARaid.sys
Txtsetup.oem
Viaraid
* Boot system from OS installing CD-ROM
* Press "F6" when OS installer starts running
* Insert floppy disk
* Choose the wanted OS device driver
* Install OS
* Run setup.exe after OS is installed
5) Notes
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.