Installing the Windows Driver
This section documents the procedures used to install the Windows driver.
Creating the Driver Media
Perform the following steps to create the driver media:
1From the Dell Support website at support.dell.com, browse to the download section for the system.
2Locate and download the latest PERC H200 or 6Gbps SAS HBA card driver to the system.
3Follow the instructions on the Dell Support website for extracting the driver to the media.
Pre-Installation Requirements
Before you install the operating system:
•Read the Microsoft Getting Started document that ships with your operating system.
•Ensure that your system has the latest BIOS and firmware. Ensure that the latest driver is available for the installation. If required, download the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver updates from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
•Create a device driver media (diskette, USB drive, CD, or DVD).
Creating the Device Driver Media
Use one of the methods described in the following sections to create the device driver media.
Downloading Drivers From the Dell Systems Service and Diagnostic Tools Media
1Insert the Dell Systems Service and Diagnostics Tools media into a system. The Welcome to Dell Service and Diagnostic Utilities screen is displayed.
2Select your system model and operating system.
3Click Continue.
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