Intel RSP3QD160J Storage Adapter Trimode Storage Firmware 2.60.30 Download

Posted at November 2, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

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Device Name	Intel RSP3QD160J Storage Adapter Trimode Storage Firmware 2.60.30
Category	Firmware
Manufacturer	Intel
File Size	5.5 MB
Supported OS	Windows 8 ,Windows 8 64 bit ,Windows Server 2012 ,Windows 8.1 ,Windows 8.1 64 bit ,Windows 10 ,Windows 10 64 bit

Intel RSP3QD160J Storage Adapter Trimode Storage Firmware 2.60.30 Description

This package contains the files needed for installing the Intel Storage Adapter Trimode Storage Firmware. If it has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified.

The following procedure describes how to install Windows 2016/12/8/8.1/10 system onto RAID logical disk:

1. Copy the driver files to a removable media, such as USB flash drive, CD-ROM, or floppy disk
2. Create RAID logical disk(s) using MPT OpROM Config Utility (during POST).
3. Boot Windows installation disk. Follow instructions on screen until below step is reached.
4. At "Which type of installation do you want?" screen, select "Custom (advanced)"
5. At "Where do you want to install Windows?" screen, select "Load Driver"
6. Install the removable media with the driver files (extracted in step 1)
7. Select "Browse" and locate the folder with the driver files and then select "OK"
8. Select "Next". There may be a 1-2 minute delay as drivers are loaded.
9. Select "Drive options (advanced)" to customize partitions - if necessary
10. Select "Next" to continue with the installation
11. There are several reboots during installation - ensure that the selected RAID array is the boot device during every reboot.

Installation of the driver after the operating system is installed:

1. Boot into applicable Windows OS. Click the Windows Start button and select Settings.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Select Adapter.
4. Select the Drivers tab.
5. Scroll down the list until the appropriate selection for your system which contains the MPT SAS3 driver for your operating system displays, then click <OK>.
6. Select it, then remove it by clicking the Remove button.
7. Click the Add button.
8. Select the Have Disk button.
9. Insert the diskette or flash drive.
10. Select drive letter A: and click on <OK>.
11. Select MPT SAS3 and click OK.
12. After Windows copies the driver, reset the system.

About Firmware Updates:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device's functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit's overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn't recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it's best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device's firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don't miss a single new release.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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