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XE210 User’s Guide
Kernel modules in these directories override the default modules in SLES9 SP3. If you
think an updated kernel includes a fixed e1000 kernel driver and you want to stop using
the one supplied on the SGI Altix XE Platform Update CD, enter the following commands
while logged in as the root user and reboot:
rm /lib/modules/2.6.5-override-default/e1000.ko
rm /lib/modules/2.6.5-override-smp/e1000.ko
When the system comes up again, it will attempt to use the version of the e1000 kernel
module that is included with the currently installed SLES kernel package.
Driver Update Instructions
These instructions cover starting an installation of SLES9 SP3 using the SGI Altix XE
Platform Update CD. See the SLES administration guide for more information on system
installation for SLES9. These instructions assume you are using the graphical console
interface. Some notes are provided to help you if you are using a serial console.
1. If you have changed your BIOS settings, ensure you have it configured to boot
from a CD first.
2. Insert the SLES9 SP3 CD1 disk into the DVD drive and reset the system.
The system will now boot from CD. A menu system with the SUSE* logo in the
upper right should appear.
3. Press <F6>.
This enables the Driver Update functionality.
Note: Serial console users could instead provide “driverupdate=1” as a parameter.
The following note appears:
“Please get your Driver Update Floppy ready.”
4. Select the “Installation” option.
After several seconds, a window will appear that states the following:
“Please insert the driver update floppy/CDROM.”
Note: Do _NOT_ change the CD.
5. Leave the SLES9 SP3 CD1 in the DVD drive and press <ENTER>.
A window will appear that states the following:
“Please choose the Driver Update medium.”
6. Keep the “hda: CD-ROM, ...” entry highlighted.
