WindowsXP/Server2003

For A New Installation

A new installation requires a floppy disk for the driver installation. To make this floppy disk, copy the contents of the Floppy folder, found on the driver CD, onto a blank floppy disk then follow the directions below.

1.Setup the RAID array prior to Windows installation.

2.Follow Microsoft Windows installation procedure.

3.Restart the computer if prompted by Windows' installation. Otherwise, go directly to step 4.

4.At the Windows Setup screen, press F6 to install the RAID driver.

5.When prompted, press S to specify the location of the driver.

6.Insert the floppy disk, then press Enter.

For 32-bit Windows: Select Initio INIC162x S-ATA RAID Driver For Windows XP/Server 2003, then press Enter.

For 64-bit Windows: Select Initio INIC162x S-ATA RAIDDriverForWindowsXP/Server2003AMD64, then press Enter.

7.Press Enter to continue the installation, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Windows installation. Do not remove the floppy disk until instructed.

When Windows resumes, go to Initio SATA RAID Manager GUI on page 13 and install the RAID utility.

For An Existing Installation

1.Setup the RAID array prior to driver installation and boot up to Windows.