Adaptec IBM ServeRAID 8i Controller - two ways of downloading and installing the driver

IBM ServeRAID 8i Controller is a SCSI Adapter device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by Adaptec. PCI/VEN_9005&DEV_0285&SUBSYS_02f21014 is the matching hardware id of this device.

1. Install Adaptec IBM ServeRAID 8i Controller driver manually

1. Download the setup file for Adaptec IBM ServeRAID 8i Controller driver from the link below. This download link is for the driver version 5.2.0.18670 dated 2012-01-05.
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3. Run the driver setup file from a Windows account with administrative rights. If your UAC (User Access Control) is started then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow the driver setup wizard, which should be pretty easy to follow. The driver setup wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your computer and enjoy the fresh driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is not digitally signed.

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2. How to install Adaptec IBM ServeRAID 8i Controller driver using DriverMax

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's see!

1. Start DriverMax and click on the yellow button named ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of detected driver updates. Search the list until you find the Adaptec IBM ServeRAID 8i Controller driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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