Adaptec SCSI Channel on Adaptec AHA-3985/3985W PCI SCSI Controller Driver Download
The nnel on Adaptec AHA-3985/3985W PCI SCSI is a disk drive controller manufactured by Adaptec. This driver fixes problems with drive not found, slow or unreliable data transfer, intermittent connection or hardware conflicts. This version of "aha3985.exe" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 1,115 downloads and 8 reviews. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 73.2 KB.
Supported Models
3980/3985W
SCSI Channel on Adaptec AHA-3985/3985W PCI SCSI Controller
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
File Name
Versions
2.23 (2000-03-15) via .inf
Additional Notes
This card was designed as a Raid5 controller for Novell. The driver here allows use of the three 7870 scsi channels under Windows 2000 and Windows XP (all versions). The 7810 XOR engine is NOT supported and will appear as a "PCI Memory Controller" in the device manager. It may be safely disabled.
No hardware raid functions are supported - only three channel scsi.
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LadySethra (DG Member) on 20-Oct-2001
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How to Update SCSI Channel on Adaptec AHA-3985/3985W PCI SCSI Controller Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the SCSI Channel on Adaptec AHA-3985/3985W PCI SCSI 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 Adaptec SCSI Channel on Adaptec AHA-3985/3985W PCI SCSI 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 Adaptec 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 Adaptec website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
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.
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| aha3985w.cat | 14 bytes | 9 Jul 1999 |
| aha3985w.inf | 4.7 KB | 20 Oct 2001 |
| aha3985w.sys | 57.0 KB | 16 Oct 2001 |