DELL PERC 3/DC & PERC 3/DCL RAID Controller Driver Download
The PERC 3/DC & PERC 3/DCL RAID is a disk drive controller manufactured by Dell. This driver fixes problems with drive not found, slow or unreliable data transfer, intermittent connection or hardware conflicts. This driver - "perc_4e_Di_Win_XP_USE_Win2000_option.exe" - has been downloaded 57 times and is rated 3 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 76.8 KB.
Supported Models
Dell 2850
DELL CERC ATA100/4ch RAID Controller
DELL PERC 2/DC SCSI Processor Device
DELL PERC 2/SC SCSI Processor Device
DELL PERC 3/DC & PERC 3/DCL RAID Controller
DELL PERC 3/DC SCSI Processor Device
DELL PERC 3/QC RAID Controller
DELL PERC 3/QC SCSI Processor Device
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows 2003 (64 bit), Windows XP, Windows XP (64 bit), Windows 2000
File Name
Versions
5.48 (2004-07-16) via .inf
Additional Notes
Works for Win 2000, Win sever 2003 and win XP
For Win XP
Copy all the files in this folder to a floppy disk, do not include folder as you cannot browse. All file's must be directly read from the floppy.
Install win XP from CD, Use F6 to load Third Party Scsi drivers and when prompted select S from intall menu and use the Win 2000 Selection.
It Works , I installed WIn XP on a DELL 2850 PE sever using this technique.
Rudym007
Uploaded By
Rudym007 (DG Member) on 9-Nov-2008
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MRAID2K.sys | 23.9 KB | 22 Jul 2004 |
| Mraid35x.sys | 26.1 KB | 1 Nov 2004 |
| Oemsetup.inf | 24.2 KB | 29 Oct 2004 |
| TXTSETUP.oem | 4.4 KB | 12 May 2004 |
| nodev.inf | 4.3 KB | 29 Oct 2004 |
| perc-cerc-w2k3-6.46.2.32-A05.txt | 29.0 KB | 8 May 2005 |
| percraid.cat | 12.5 KB | 12 Apr 2005 |
How to Update DELL PERC 3/DC & PERC 3/DCL RAID Controller Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the DELL PERC 3/DC & PERC 3/DCL RAID Controller driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter DELL PERC 3/DC & PERC 3/DCL RAID Controller into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Dell Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Dell website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.