Dell CERC 6-channel SATA Controller 
Device Driver for Windows Server 2008

Version 4.1.1.7043


TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.0  Introduction
2.0  Compatibility / Minimum Requirements
3.0  Install Instructions
     3.1  Installing the Driver During Operating System Installation
     3.2  Driver Update using Dell Update Package (DUP)
4.0  Fixes or Enhancements in this Release
5.0  Additional Information
6.0  Known Issues 


1.0 Introduction
================

This is the Device Driver for following controllers:
 
    CERC 6-ch SATA Controllers on PE750, PE800, PE830, PE850 & PE1800 systems ONLY.
   

2.0 Compatibility / Minimum Requirements
========================================

This device driver requires the following minimum Operating System version:

Windows Server 2008

Minimum CERC 6-ch SATA FW package version: 4.1.0.7419 (Dell revision A17)


3.0 Install Instructions
========================

Copy the files form the package to a media device supported by the system.
Windows 2008 supports floppies, USB keys, CD & DVD drives.

3.1 Installing the Driver during Operating System Installation
--------------------------------------------------------------

1. Power up the system and boot to the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 DVD.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions until you reach the 
	"Where do you want to install Windows?" section.
3. Select "Drive options (advanced)" 
4. Press on "New" to create a partition to install Windows 2008, select 
   the size in MB and click "Apply" (consult Windows 2008 user manual 
   to select a drive size that meets the OS demands).
5. Select "Load Driver" and browse to the location where you have copied 
   the Windows 2008 driver.
6. Select the RAID controller used for this installation.  The system will 
   automatically select one controller.  Press "Next".
7. After the driver loads you will return to the "Where do you want to 
   install Windows?" screen (partitions can be configured on this screen).
   Click "Next" again to continue with the installation process.



3.2  Driver Update using Dell Update Package (DUP)
--------------------------------------------------

A Dell Update Package (DUP) is a self-contained executable in a standard 
Dell package format and each Update Package is designed to update a single 
component on your system. 

    DUP Download 
    ------------

1. Click the Download Now link to download the file. 
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to 
   your hard drive. 

    Driver Update 
    -------------

1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click 
   the new file. 
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window. 
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window 
   before proceeding. 
4. Click the Install button. 
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

   Silent Driver Update
   --------------------

Execute the DUP from the command line (or script) as follow:

	> DRVR_WIN_Rxxxxxx.exe /s /l=<filename> /r

   Where: /s  Executes the update silently without user intervention.
          /r  Reboots the system, if required, after performing the update.
          /l=<filename>  Appends logged messages to a specified ASCII file; 
                         creates a new file if one does not exist.

For more command line options type

	> DRVR_WIN_Rxxxxxx.exe /?

or consult the "Dell Update Package User's Guide".


4.0 Fixes or Enhancements in this Release 
=========================================

This is the initial device driver release for the Windows 2008 operating system.


5.0 Additional Information
==========================

None

6.0 Known Issues
================

1. In Windows, deletion of a virtual disk, followed by creation of a 
   virtual disk without initialization may result in a blue screen when 
   attempting to format.
   - Workaround - 
   Initialization (fast init) of the drives before formatting will 
   prevent this issue.   

