18 Driver InstallationInstalling the Windows DriverThis section documents the procedures used to install the Windows driver.Creating the Driver MediaTo create the driver media:1 Browse to the Download section for the system on the Dell Supportwebsite at support.dell.com.2 Locate and download the latest 6 Gbps SAS HBA or Internal TapeAdapter card driver to the system.3 Follow the instructions on the Dell Support website for extracting thedriver to the media.Pre-Installation RequirementsBefore you install the operating system:• Read the Microsoft Getting Started document that is shipped with youroperating system.• Ensure that your system has the latest BIOS and firmware. Ensure that thelatest driver is available for the installation. If required, download the latestBIOS, firmware, and driver updates from the Dell Support website atsupport.dell.com.• Create a device driver media (diskette, USB drive, CD, or DVD).Creating the Device Driver MediaTo create the device driver media, follow one of the methods described in thefollowing sections:Downloading Drivers From the Dell Systems Service and Diagnostic Tools Media1 Insert the Dell Systems Service and Diagnostics Tools media into a system.The Welcome to Dell Service and Diagnostic Utilities screen is displayed.2 Select your system model and operating system.3 Click Continue.