Readme file for RocketRAID 272x/271x SAS Controller driver for Windows Vista/2008/7/8
Windows Device Drivers
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Last updated on Oct 23, 2012.

Please review this file for important information about compatibility issues and 
differences in operation that were discovered after our product manuals were 
created. In case of conflict among various parts of the documentation set, this 
file contains the most current information.

Note: The latest firmware and product documentation will be available for 
download at http://www.highpoint-tech.com


This file is divided into the following major sections:

1. Software Version
2. Files Listing
3. Revision History
4. Device Mapping Order
5. Driver Installation Guide
6. Known Problems


1. Software Version
====================

    Driver version: v1.3.12.1023
    
    Operating Systems:
       Windows Vista/2008/7/8 x32 and x64


2. Files Listing
=================

     |- Readme.txt           This file
     |_ x32       <DIR>      Windows Vista/2008/7/8 x32 driver
     \_ x64       <DIR>      Windows Vista/2008/7/8 x64 driver


3. Revision History
====================

    v1.3.12.1023  10/23/2012
       * Fixed a bug which caused system failure when the system restored after sleeping or hibernate on Windows 8.

    v1.2.12.424  04/24/2012
       * Add support for over 2TB SAS HDD(Need to update BIOS to v1.5 or later).
       * Change to active LED by auto mode.
       * Add recover array function.
       * Support Multi-LUN.
	 
    v1.1.11.1212 12/12/2011
       * Fixed a bug about NCQ.

    v1.1.11.905 09/05/2011
       * Add support RAID6.
	
    v1.1.11.826 08/26/2011
       * Add support EJ6172.
	   
    v1.1.11.623 06/23/2011
       * Add support RR2711.
       * Fixed a bug about RAID10.

    v1.1.11.329 03/29/2011
       * Add support 64 members per array.
       * Add identify disk support.

    v1.0.9.1229 12/29/2009
       * First release


4. Device mapping order
========================

  The device mapping order in system is same as BIOS setting utility. The disk
  marked as "BOOT" will always be mapped as first SCSI disk. Please keep it in
  mind when installing Windows Vista/2008/7/8, otherwise OS may be installed to
  wrong location.


5. Driver Installation Guide
============================

    INSTALLING THE DRIVER FOR A FRESH WINDOWS VISTA INSTALLATION
    ------------------------------------------------------------
	1. Boot from the Windows VISTA DVD.
	2. When the screen "where do you want to install Windows" appears, click
	   "Load driver" and browse to the driver's location. The driver can be 
	   installed from a floppy, USB flash disk, or CD/DVD.
	3. Select the RocketRAID controller driver and click "Next".
	4. The driver is now installed - you can now continue the Windows setup 
	   procedure.

    INSTALLING THE DRIVER FOR AN EXISTING WINDOWS VISTA SYSTEM
    ----------------------------------------------------------
	1. Install the adapter and power on the system.  After booting the system,
	   Windows should display a new hardware Wizard.
	2. Select "Locate and install driver software". When Windows asks
	   "Windows needs your permission to continue", select "Continue".
	3. Select "I don't have the disc, show me other options" and select
	   "Browse my computer for driver software".
	4. Browse to the location of the driver and click "Next".
	5. When asked "Would you like to install this driver software?", select
	   "Install".
	6. Reboot if prompted - the adapter is now ready for use.

    INSTALLING THR DRIVER FOR A FRESH WINDOWS 2008 INSTALLATION
    -----------------------------------------------------------
	1. Boot from the Windows 2008 DVD.
	2. When the screen "where do you want to install Windows" appears, click
	   "Load driver" and browse to the driver's location. The driver can be
	   installed from a floppy, USB flash disk, or CD/DVD.
	3. Select the RocketRAID controller driver and click "Next".
	4. The driver is now installed - you can now continue the Windows setup
	   procedure.

    INSTALLING THE DRIVER FOR AN EXISTING WINDOWS 2008 SYSTEM
    ---------------------------------------------------------
	1. Install the adapter and power on the system. After booting the system,
	   Windows should display a new hardware message, stating WIndows needs
	   to install driver software your PCI device".
	2. Select "Locate and install driver software (recommended)."
	3. Select "Don't Search Online."
	4. Select "I don't have the disc, show me other options."
	5. Select "Browse my computer for driver software.", and browse to the
	   location of the driver.
	6. Windows should locate and install the driver. Once installed, press
	   "Close" to exit the Wizard. The adapter is now ready for use.

    INSTALLING THR DRIVER FOR A FRESH WINDOWS 7/8 INSTALLATION
    -----------------------------------------------------------
	1. Boot from the Windows 7/8 DVD.
	2. When the screen "where do you want to install Windows" appears, click
	   "Load driver" and browse to the driver's location. The driver can be
	   installed from a floppy, USB flash disk, or CD/DVD.
	3. Select the RocketRAID controller driver and click "Next".
	4. The driver is now installed - you can now continue the Windows setup
	   procedure.
     
    INSTALLING THE DRIVER FOR AN EXISTING WINDOWS 7/8 SYSTEM
    ---------------------------------------------------------
	1. Install the adapter and power on the system. After booting the system.
	2. Open the Device Manager, select the RAID controller, update driver.
	3. Select "Locate and install driver software (recommended)."
	4. Select "Don't Search Online."
	5. Select "I don't have the disc, show me other options."
	6. Select "Browse my computer for driver software.", and browse to the
	   location of the driver.
	7. Windows should locate and install the driver. Once installed, press
	   "Close" to exit the Wizard. The adapter is now ready for use.


6. Known Problems
==================

  * Install OS to devices attached to RocketRAID controller

    Before installing OS to devices attached to RocketRAID controller, you
    must remove the drives connected to other controllers from your system 
    temporarily. After OS installation complete, you can put them back.

  * Moving disks to other controllers

    When you want to use disks previously attached to RocketRAID controller
    on other controllers, please first delete any array information on the 
    disks. Otherwise your data may be lost when you want to put it back later.
