Adaptec 2256100-R Installation And User Manual

Also see for 1045: Quick start guide

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Chapter 3: Package Contents and System Requirements l 16Package Contents● Adaptec SATA/SAS 1405 or 1045 Controller● Embedded in the controller’s BIOS are these utilities::● Configuration Utility - Used to modify the controller and disk drive settings● Disk Utilities - Used to format and verify disk drives● Adaptec installation CD containing:● Drivers for the Adaptec controller● Product Documentation for the Adaptec SATA/SAS 1405 or 1045 Controller● Readme files● Cable (1405 kit only)● Low-profile bracket● Adaptec SATA/SAS 1405, 1045 Controller Quickstart GuideSystem Requirements● PC-compatible computer with Intel Pentium, or equivalent processor● A motherboard with these features:● Complies with the PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2 and higher● Supports multifunction devices where one of the devices is a PCI bridge● Large memory-mapped address rangesNote: Refer to the Readme file on the controller Installation CD for additional motherboardcompatibility information.● Any one of these operating systems:● Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, XP, Vista and Windows Server 2008● Red Hat Enterprise Linux - 4, 5● SUSE Linux Enterprise Server- 9, 10Note: 32-bit and 64 bit versions are supported. For up-to-date operating system versionsupport, visit www.adaptec.com.● At least 256 MB of RAM● Available PCIe slot● 40 MB of free drive space● 16-bit SVGA color monitor with a resolution of at least 800 x 600● CD drive● Appropriate interface cables