Intel® Integrated RAID Controller GSU31 User’s Manual
Rev 1.0
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Advanced Installation Steps
RAID Hardware Requirements
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Server with CD-ROM Drive not attached to GSU31
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One available PCI slot (32bit, 33MHz recommended)
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Monitor display resolution of 800 x 600 or higher (recommended)
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GSU31 Adapter Card
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PCI 2.2 Compliant System BIOS
RAID Software Requirements
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GSU31 CD-ROM
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Hard Disk Space: 9 MB Minimum
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GSU31 Windows NT Installation Diskette (Microsoft Windows NT SCSI Miniport Diskette).
See
Chapter 3, “Exploring the Utilities”
to create this diskette.
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Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
†
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Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5 or greater
†
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or greater
†
Note:
Microsoft Internet Explorer can be downloaded from the Microsoft website (
www.microsoft.com
)
and is also included in the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Option Pack (available as web download or
CD).
†
Not supplied with GSU31.
Warning:
Do not install OSMs (Operating System Service Modules) downloaded from OS vendor websites.
An OSM is the operating system driver portion of the I
2
O split driver model. The OSMs provided
on the GSU31 CD-ROM are a later version than the OSMs currently provided by OS vendors.
Using OSMs other than those provided on the GSU31 CD-ROM may yield unpredictable results.
2.5.4.3
GSU31 Hardware Installation
See
Section 1.4, Install the Adapter Card
for detailed hardware installation procedures.
Ensure that the ends of the SCSI bus are properly terminated. Consult the documentation for the
drives or drive enclosure for termination details.
