4Driver InstallationThe Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) H730P card requires software drivers to operate with thesupported operating systems.This chapter contains the procedures for installing the drivers for the PERC H730P card.NOTE: For more information on VMware ESX drivers, see the VMware ESX documentation atdell.com/support/manuals.NOTE: To check operating system compatibility, see dell.com/support/manuals.The two methods for installing a driver discussed in this chapter are:Installing adriver duringoperatingsysteminstallationUse this method if you are performing a new installation of the operating systemand want to include the drivers.Updatingexisting driversUse this method if the operating system and the PERC H730P family of controllersare already installed and you want to update to the latest drivers.Pre-Installation Requirements For Windows DriverInstallationBefore you install the operating system:• Read the Microsoft Getting Started document that shipped with your operating system.• Ensure that your system has the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver updates. If required, download thelatest BIOS, firmware, and driver updates from dell.com/support.• Create a device driver media (diskette, USB drive, CD, or DVD).Creating The Device Driver Media For Windows DriverInstallationUse one of the following two methods to create the device driver media:• Downloading drivers from the Dell systems service and diagnostic tools media for Windows• Downloading drivers from the Dell support website for Windows33
