ATTO Technology R348 v operation manual Install drivers, Windows

2 Install drivers

ATTO ExpressSAS host adapters require a current device driver and hardware flash for proper operation.

Your adapter was properly flashed before shipment. However, you must add ExpressSAS drivers to your computer before continuing with installation.

If you already have one or more ExpressSAS adapters installed and you have the latest drivers found on the ATTO web site, you do not need to perform any of these procedures.

Windows

Most systems allow you to install the ExpressSAS driver directly from the installation CD.

Windows XP and Server 2003

1Log on to Windows as the system administrator.

2Insert the ExpressSAS installation CD that shipped with your adapter, open the folder containing the latest driver that was downloaded and expanded, or click on an ExpressSAS installation floppy disk (refer to Create an installation disk from the CD on this page or Create an installation disk from a file on this page).

3If you are using the Installation CD, the installation program starts automatically when the computer powers on or you insert the CD. Follow the on-screen instructions.

If you are using a folder or an installation floppy disk

a.Navigate to the folder or floppy disk.

b.Run the self-extracting zip file to uncompress the the windows driver to a folder.

c.Click on the setup.exe file in the folder where you extracted the driver.

d.Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

4Reboot the host computer after the installation process completes.

5Continue to Install hardware on page 5.

Windows Vista

1Log on to Windows as the system administrator.

2Insert the ExpressSAS installation CD that shipped with your adapter, open the folder containing the latest driver that was downloaded and expanded, or click on an ExpressSAS installation floppy disk (refer to

Create an installation disk from the CD on this page or Create an installation disk from a file on this page).

3If you have User Account Control enabled, you are prompted to grant the installer permission to continue.

If you do not have administrator privileges, you must enter an administrator user name and password.

4Click the Continue button

5The driver installer launches. Click Install.

6A Windows security panel asks you to confirm that you want to install the driver. Click Install.

Note

If you also select Always trust software from ATTO Technology Inc., you will not receive this prompt again.

7 Continue to Install hardware on page 5

Create an installation disk from the CD

1Insert the Installation CD into a CD or DVD drive. The installation starts automatically. If it does not, navigate to the root of the CD and run

autorun.bat

2Select Windows Drivers from the items on the left side of the screen.

3Select the appropriate CPU-based operating system from operating system choices.

4Select Create Scsiport Driver Diskette or Create Storport Driver Diskette.

5Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

Create an installation disk from a file

1Download the latest driver software from the ATTO Technology web site.

2Run the self-extracting executable file, selecting a folder to place the expanded software package.

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