User`s guide

Chapter 3: Package Contents and System Requirements l16
Package Contents
● Adaptec SATA/SAS 1405 or 1045 Controller
● Embedded in the controller’s BIOS are these utilities::
● Configuration Utility - Used to modify the controller and disk drive settings
● Disk Utilities - Used to format and verify disk drives
● Adaptec installation CD containing:
● Drivers for the Adaptec controller
● Product Documentation for the Adaptec SATA/SAS 1405 or 1045 Controller
● Readme files
● Cable (1405 kit only)
● Low-profile bracket
● Adaptec SATA/SAS 1405, 1045 Controller Quickstart Guide
System Requirements
● PC-compatible computer with Intel Pentium, or equivalent processor
● A motherboard with these features:
● Complies with the PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.2 and higher
● Supports multifunction devices where one of the devices is a PCI bridge
● Large memory-mapped address ranges
Note:
Refer to the Readme file on the controller Installation CD for additional motherboard
compatibility information.
● Any one of these operating systems:
● Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, XP, Vista and Windows Server 2008
● Red Hat Enterprise Linux - 4, 5
● SUSE Linux Enterprise Server- 9, 10
Note:
32-bit and 64 bit versions are supported. For up-to-date operating system version
support, visit www.adaptec.com.
● At least 256 MB of RAM
● Available PCIe slot
● 40 MB of free drive space
● 16-bit SVGA color monitor with a resolution of at least 800 x 600
● CD drive
● Appropriate interface cables