IBM ServeRAID 8i, 8k, 8k-l, 8s Controller Driver for Windows 2000, Windows Serve r 2003 and Windows

XP (32 and 64 bit) __________________________________________________________ Driver: aacraid Version: 5.2.0(12913) NOTE TO SERVICE - Reference RETAIN N/A Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in "Trademarks and Notices", "Disclaimer", and "Licensing" in this document. Contents ________ 1.0 Overview 2.0 Installation and setup instructions 2.1 Updating the device driver 2.2 Troubleshooting tips 3.0 Configuration information 4.0 Unattended mode 5.0 Web Site and Support Phone Number 6.0 Trademarks and Notices 7.0 Disclaimer 8.0 Licensing 1.0 Overview _____________ 1.1 The following update will upgrade the device driver for your ServeRAID 8i, ServeRAID 8k or 8k-l, or ServeRAID 8s controller under Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003. Limitations: - None Problem(s) fixed: - See change history for more details. Level of Recommendations and Prerequisited for the update: - None Dependencies - None Update Contents o arc.CAT o arc.inf o arc.sys o arcsas.CAT o arcsas.inf o arcsas.sys o adpenc.CAT o adpenc.inf o txtsetup.oem o raidisk1 Security Catalog file Setup Information file 32-bit Windows driver file Security Catalog file Setup Information file 32-bit Windows driver file Security Catalog file Setup Information file OEM file data file

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2.0 Installation and setup instructions ________________________________________

2.1 Updating the device driver ______________________________ To update the device driver during the operating system installation: 1) Create the Driver Update Diskette for Microsoft Windows using the image and tools provided in the /diskette directory of the CD. 2) Boot to the Windows installation CD and press F6. 3) Insert the diskette when prompted. To update the device driver on an existing installation: 1) Copy all of the files from the driver/ directory into a temporary directo ry on the system, or transfer them to the system using a diskette, USB key, or othe r media. 2) Start the Add/Remove Hardware Wizard. 3) Direct the Wizard to the temporary directory. 2.2 Troubleshooting tips ________________________ None 3.0 Configuration information _____________________________ For detailed installation and setup instructions for your controller, refer to the IBM ServeRAID Installation Guide (INSTALL.PDF) in the /BOOKS directory of the "IBM ServeRAID Support" CD.

4.0 Unattended Mode ___________________ Unattended mode is not supported by this package. 5.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number ______________________________________ o You can download new and updated files for the IBM ServeRAID products from the IBM Support Web site: http://www.ibm.com/support/us/en o For the latest list of supported operating systems, see the IBM Server Proven - SCSI and RAID Controllers Web site: http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/xseries/control lers/matrix.html For supported operating systems on legacy (non-shipping) controllers, see: http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/indexsp.html

o With the original purchase of an IBM hardware product, you have access to extensive support coverage. During the IBM hardware product warranty period, you may call the IBM Personal Computer HelpCenter (1-800-IBM-SERV in the U.S.) for hardware product assistance covered under the terms of the IBM hardware warranty. 6.0 Trademarks and Notices __________________________ IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States and other countries. Adaptec and HostRAID are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adaptec, Inc in the United States and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 7.0 Disclaimer ______________ THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, IBM GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corporation. 8.0 Licensing _____________ (c) 1999, 2007 Adaptec, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This software contains the valuable trade secrets of Adaptec or its licensors. The software is protected under international copyright laws and treaties. This software may only be used in accordance with the terms of its accompanying license agreement. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written consent of Adaptec, Inc., 691 South Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035.