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Software name:       	Broadcom RAID Driver

Supported models:	ThinkStation P8
    
Operating system:	Windows 11 64bit

        		Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems.

Version:       		7.730.02.00

Support Device: 	Broadcom 9560-16i 16-ports 
			ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i 4GB
			Broadcom 9540-8i 16-ports 

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WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES
  This package installs the software (Broadcom RAID driver) to enable the following device.
  Device name                        Device name in the Device Manager
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  AVAGO MegaRAID SAS Adapter Ventura    MegaRAID 9540-8i
  AVAGO MegaRAID SAS Adapter Ventura    MegaRAID 9560-16i
  AVAGO MegaRAID SAS Adapter Ventura    ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i  4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter
   
  Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which devices.

  This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.
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CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
Version 7.730.02.00

[Security updates]
-Nothing

[Important updates]
- Nothing

[New functions or enhancements]
-Nothing

[Problems fixed]
-Nothing

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

 If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to update the software.
 To determine if you should update the software, refer to the Version Information section.

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DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED
  1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left area of the screen;
  2. Select Device Manager from the menu;
  3. Double-click the Storage controllers->such as ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i  4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter
  4. Select the Driver tab.
  5. Check Driver Version.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Manual Install
  1. Make sure to be logged on with an administrator account.
  2. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded.
  3. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click "DriverSetup.exe".
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  5. In the Ready to Install window, select Install. 
  6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation and select
     Finish.

     IMPORTANT: Make sure to restart the computer after installation.

 [Windows 10 Insatll]
  1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left area of the screen;
  2. Select Device Manager from the menu;
  3. Right-click the Storage controllers->AVAGO MegaRAID SAS Adapter Ventura;
  4. Click the Update driver->Browse my computer for driver software->Browse->Select the Driver folder and click OK->Next->Reboot system after complete installation;
  5. Boot to OS and then check the Device Manager->Storage controllers->such as ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i  4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter without yellow mark.

     IMPORTANT: Make sure to restart the computer after installation.


Unattended Install
1. At the command line, execute Driversetup.exe /Verysilent option.
 
    IMPORTANT: Make sure to restart the computer after installation.

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UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Manual Uninstall
  1. Start Windows and logon with an administrator account;
  2. Press "Win+X" key, then press "M" key to open Device Manager;
  3. Select Storage controllers->such as ThinkSystem RAID 940-8i  4GB Flash PCIe Gen4 12Gb Adapter,and right-click Uninstall;
  4. Select Delete the driver software for this device option and click OK;
  5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete uninstallation and restart the computer.

  Note: Storage Drivers are not recommended to uninstall.

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VERSION HISTORY INFORMATION

  The following versions have been released to date.

  Version              Build ID            Rev.     Release Date
  ----------------     --------------      ----     ----------
  NA                     NA                 NA          NA 
     

Note: Revision number (Rev.) is for administrative purpose of this README
        document and is not related to software version. There is no need to
        upgrade this software when the revision number changes.

  To check the version of software, refer to the Determining which version is
  installed section.

  Summary of Changes

  Where: <  >         Package version number
         [Security]   Security enhancements and mitigations
         [Important]  Important update
         (New)        New function or enhancement
         (Fix)        Correction to existing function

<7.730.02.00> (M4RAD007DA)
-(New)        Latest release


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LIMITATIONS

-Nothing
  
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TRADEMARKS

* Lenovo and ThinkStation are registered trademarks of Lenovo.
* Broadcom is a registered trademark of Broadcom Inc.
* Microsoft, Internet Explorer and Windows are registered trademarks of
  Microsoft Corporation.

Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
trademarks or service marks of others.
