70 Driver InstallationPre-Installation RequirementsBefore you install the operating system:• Read the Microsoft Getting Started document that shipped with youroperating system.• Ensure that your system has the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver updates.If required, download the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver updates fromthe Dell Support website at support.dell.com.• Create a device driver media (diskette, USB drive, CD, or DVD).Creating the Device Driver MediaUse one of the following two methods to create the device driver media.Downloading Drivers From the Dell Systems Service and Diagnostic Tools Media1 Insert the Dell Systems Service and Diagnostics Tools media in a system.The Welcome to Dell Service and Diagnostic Utilities screen is displayed.2 Select your system model and operating system (Microsoft WindowsServer 2008).3 Click Continue.4 From the list of drivers displayed, select the driver you require. Select theself-extracting zip file and click Run. Copy the driver to a diskette drive,CD, DVD, or USB drive. Repeat this step for all the drivers you require.5 During the operating system installation, use the media that you createdwith the Load Driver option to load mass storage drivers. For moreinformation on reinstalling the operating system, see the relevant sectionfor your operating system below.Downloading Drivers From the Dell Support Website1 Go to support.dell.com.2 Select your line of business.3 Click Drivers and Downloads.4 Enter the service tag of your system in the Choose by Service Tag field orselect your system’s model.
