Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System
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Installing with Red Hat Linux
Note:
You will need your Red Hat Installation CD to complete this task.
To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing Red Hat Linux:
1
Insert the first Red Hat Installation CD.
2
Restart your computer.
3
When the Red Hat Welcome screen appears, type
linux dd
at the Boot: prompt.
4
When prompted, insert the driver disk, then select
OK
.
5
Follow the prompts to set up the environment you want.
6
If you are installing other third-party devices, install them now. Otherwise, select
Done
.
7
Complete the Linux installation, following the instructions included with your operating
system.
8
Continue with
Managing Your Storage Space
on page 59
.
Installing with SUSE Linux
To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing SUSE Linux:
1
Insert the first SUSE Installation CD.
2
Restart your computer.
3
When the SUSE installation selection screen appears, choose the type of installation you
want, then press the
F6
key to indicate the use of a driver disk. (If F6 is not shown on the
screen, you may have an older version of SUSE; press the
Alt
key instead.)
4
When prompted, insert the driver disk, then press any key to continue.
5
Follow the prompts to set up the environment you want.
6
If you are installing other third-party devices, install them now. Otherwise, select
Back
.
7
Complete the Linux installation, following the instructions included with your operating
system.
8
Continue with
Managing Your Storage Space
on page 59
.
Installing with OpenServer
Note:
You will need your OpenServer Installation CD to complete this task.
To install the driver when installing OpenServer:
1
Insert the OpenServer Installation CD.
2
Restart your computer.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the OpenServer installation.
4
When prompted to load more HBA drivers, insert the driver disk, then select
Yes
. (To load
more HBA drivers, repeat this step.)