Dell Latitude E6400 XFR E-Family Re-Image Guide  - Page 18

If the SATA mode is configured in AHCI, IRRT or RAID mode, the IMSM driver must be installed during the initial operating system installation stages. The IMSM driver is only available from Dell. Microsoft operating systems other than those specified at the beginning of this document do not include this driver. If SATA configuration mode in the BIOS is set to either AHCI, IRRT or RAID install the following Dell IMSM driver: • Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver, found under SATA Drivers on Dell's driver and downloads support web site (support.dell.com) Follow these steps to install the IMSM driver: For Microsoft XP 32-Bit and 64-Bit operating systems: • Installing the Intel IMSM driver using the Floppy Drive: - Boot to the Dell Recovery DVD (RDVD) and select Create RAID driver from the list of items. You will need a floppy disk drive and a diskette for this selection. The IMSM driver must be on the root of the A:\ - Once the driver is extracted and stored on the target diskette, boot to the operating system CD and start the installation. - In the initial stage of Windows Setup, press to install the thirdparty IMSM SCSI or RAID drivers. - When prompted, insert the floppy disk containing the IMSM driver and follow the instructions provided by Windows Setup. - After reading the floppy disk, select Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller if in AHCI mode, or Intel(R) ICH8M-E/ICH9MeSATA RAID Controller if in IRRT mode. For Microsoft Vista 32-Bit and 64-Bit operating systems: • Installing the Intel IMSM driver after the installation of the operating system: - Boot to the operating system DVD, and start the installation. - After completing the OS installation, insert the Dell RDVD. - Select the IMSM driver and follow the installation procedure. If Intel Rapid Recovery or RAID Technologies is to be used, ensure the following: 18 Dell Business Client E-Family Re-Image How-To Guide