DB11-000085-00, Version 1.0, January 2007
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Note: The host adapter shape, size, and locations of
components may vary from this illustration.
The LSISAS3081E-R hardware installation is complete and
you are ready to install the operating system drivers.
WINDOWS DRIVER INSTALLATION
To load the SYMMPI.SYS miniport driver during a new
Windows 2000 or Windows XP system installation or to load
the LSI_SAS.SYS driver during a new Windows 2003 system
installation, you can boot directly from the Microsoft
installation CD-ROM. The Windows drivers are not
interchangeable; however, the instructions are similar.
To install a new Windows operating system and its
appropriate device driver, follow these steps:
Step 1 Using another computer, copy the appropriate
driver files supplied on the LSI Logic Device
Drivers & Utilities CD onto a diskette. This
diskette is needed in Step 6. To create the driver
diskette, open the driver folder on the CD, and
then open the folder for the version of the
Windows operating system to be installed on the
new system. Next, select all folders and files
within the directory and copy them to the root
directory of a clean floppy diskette.
Step 2 Boot the computer from the Windows CD-ROM.
Step 3 Press F6 when the words Setup is inspecting
your computer's hardware configuration
appear, or when the Windows operating system
prompts you for nonsupported drivers.
Important: You must press F6 for the new driver to be
recognized. Otherwise, the system does not
recognize the devices controlled by the driver
during the Windows setup.
Step 4 Follow the instructions until a screen displaying
the words Setup could not determine the type
of one or more mass storage device… appears.
Step 5 Choose S to specify additional devices.
Step 6 Follow the prompts and insert the Windows driver
diskette when you are prompted to insert the
hardware support disk. Select the driver version
appropriate for your system.
Step 7 Follow the Windows installation procedure to
complete the installation. Microsoft provides
documentation with its installation CD-ROM.
Note: Refer to the Fusion-MPT Device Management
User’s Guide for detailed configuration and
installation instructions for all firmware and
drivers.
LINUX DRIVER INSTALLATION
Consult the Linux ReadMe.txt file on the LSI Device Drivers
& Utilities CD. LSI provides Open Source Drivers that may
be implemented in the following ways:
•Adding precompiled binaries to an existing installation
using driver update disks or RPMs for selected
distributions.
•Adding or updating the Fusion-MPT source in the Linux
kernel for any distribution.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For assistance installing, configuring, or running the
LSISAS3081E-R, contact LSI Technical Support:
Phone: 1-800-633-4545 (North America)
+44.1344.413.115 (Europe)
Web Site: http://www.lsilogic.com/support/
32-bit Slots
64-bit Slot
(3.3 V Only)
(3.3 V Only)
Edge of
Host Board
Bracket
Screw
Press
PCI Express
X8 Slot
Here
Press
Here
Mini-SAS x4 (SFF-8087)
Internal Connector with Shell
Mini-SAS x4
(SFF-8087)
to SAS x1
Internal
Fan-Out
Cable
