Re: Adaptec 39160 on Windows 7 Pro 64 bit

According to
http://ask.adaptec.com/scripts/adapt...?p_faqid=14790
the 39160 Vista drivers are included on the Vista disk.

http://ask.adaptec.com/scripts/adapt...i=&p_topview=1
says no Windows 7 drivers for the 39160 exist and none are planned.


On 05/11/2009 17:00, anthony wrote:
> I've seen somewhere that the Vista 64 bit drivers (adpu160m.sys and
> adpu160m.inf) will work for this Adaptec card. Is this so? Would
> someone be very kind and email them to me please? I cannot find them
> *anywhere*! Any other advice gratefully received
>
> Many thanks - Anthony

I found the following via an internet search:

Forum page:
http://www.sevenforums.com/drivers/2...led-how-3.html

this is page 3 and in the first post is a link to the driver:

http://www.sevenforums.com/attachmen...-vista-x64.zip

Wilkirich wrote:
> High...have read your thread .... I have same problem Windows 7 will not
> see 39160 and it appears I need Vista 64 drivers...........Bobby can you
> help is there any chance you could emeil me the drivers? Hope you can
> help.
>
> Richard
>
>

As far as I know you have it right about pointing to your pen drive with
the 2 files on it. I haven't had to do it with any of my computers so I
can't make an absolute statement.


Wilkirich wrote:
> Hi many many thanks for posting that link.............currently when I
> go to install Windows 7 I cannot find my disk drives.........but it
> gives me the option of locating drivers...........I assume I point 7 in
> the direction of my pen drive where these will be secreted.......and it
> will recognise the drives........am i right in thinking
> this............or is it more involved?
>
> Thanks for your help so far
>
> Richard
>
>