README.TXT Driver File Contents (20010309.ZIP)

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Contents on the disk
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README   TXT            This readme file
MEGAIDE                 Microsoft Windows miniport disk label file 
TXTSETUP OEM            Microsoft Windows miniport text mode setup file

WIN2K       <DIR>
  MEGAIDE  SYS          Microsoft Windows2000 miniport driver
  MEGAIDE  INF          Microsoft Windows miniport setup file

WINNT       <DIR>
  MEGAIDE  SYS          Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 miniport driver
  MEGAIDE  INF          Microsoft Windows miniport setup file

WIN9X       <DIR>
  MEGAIDE  MPD          Microsoft Windows95/98 miniport driver
  MEGAIDE  INF          Microsoft Windows miniport setup file

WHISTLER    <DIR>
  MEGAIDE  SYS          Microsoft Whistler miniport driver
  MEGAIDE  INF          Microsoft Windows miniport setup file

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Software Version
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Microsoft WindowsNT miniport driver     2.5.2001.0309
Microsoft Windows95-98 miniport driver  2.5.2001.0309
Microsoft Windows 2000 miniport driver  2.5.2001.0309
Microsoft Whistler miniport driver  	2.5.2001.0309

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What's New
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version 2.5.2001.0309 - March 09, 2001
  * Fixed False report of Drive Size under NT installation
  * Made the same format for Error Log TimeStamp in NT/2000 and 9x.
  * Cleaned up code for clarity

version 2.5.2001.0307 - March 07, 2001
  * Refined MRDMODE programming for Read Multiple
  * Fixed 64K Contiguous Memory Bug with Larger Memory sizes
  * Spare Drive Connection ID's fixed to be system wide under multiple controller setups.

version 2.5.2001.0302 - March 02, 2001
  * Programmed MRDMODE to Read Multiple

version 2.5.2001.0213 - February 13, 2001
  * Freezing on Power/IDE Cable Removal Problem Fixed

version 2.5.2001.0125 - January  25, 2001
  * Added 4IDs in TxtSetup.OEM & INF files
  * Removed ATA66/ATA100 from the File Version.
  * Added Whistler Driver Files

version 2.5.2001.0122 - January  22, 2001
  * Rewrite of code to fix Large Buffer Error in SRBTest.
  * Inclusion of Compaq IDs in SubSystemVendorID and SubSystemDeviceID
  * Inclusion of the same in the INF Files
  * Fix to report Inquiry Data correctly in serial order (00, 01 etc)

version 2.5.2001.0111 - January  11, 2001
  * Hardcoded values for IOCTL Codes
  * Minor Version update to 5 from 4
  * Large Buffer Error in SRBTest Fixed

version 2.4.2001.0103 - January  03, 2001
  * Included Sanity Check in certain functions
  * Disable Interrupts in Win98 during initialization

Version 2.4.2000.1226 - December 26, 2000
  * Names Changed to MegaRAID IDE & MegaRAID IDE 100

Version 2.4.2000.1216 - December 16, 2000
  * Fixed SRBTest Fail Issue

Version 2.4.2000.1208 - December 8, 2000
  * WriteCache Disabled by default
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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.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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