Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System
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Before You Begin
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Install and connect your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see
page 35
).
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Create a bootable array (see
page 41
).
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Create a driver disk (see the following section).
Note:
For up-to-date operating system version support, visit the Adaptec Web Site at
www.adaptec.com
. From the main menu select Support>Knowledgebase>Find Answers. Select
your controller type and OS support to generate a list of supported operating systems and to
download the latest drivers.
Creating a Driver Disk
Note:
You will need a floppy disk to complete this task for all operating systems except
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.
To create a driver disk:
1
Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the CD drive. (For instructions,
refer to your computer documentation.)
2
Turn on your computer, then insert the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID
controller kit.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to get to the Adaptec Start Menu.
4
Click
Create Driver Disk(s) for Installing/Updating your OS
, then select your operating
system.
Note:
Linux only—
If prompted, select your operating system
and
then the version.
5
When prompted, insert a floppy disk, then click
OK
.
The system creates the driver disk.
6
Remove and label the driver disk.
7
Continue with the instructions for your operating system:
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For Windows, see
page 47
.
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For Red Hat Linux, see
page 49
.
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For SUSE Linux, see
page 49
.
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For OpenServer, see
page 49
.
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For UnixWare, see
page 50
.
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For Solaris, see
page 50
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For VMware, see
page 51
.
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For FreeBSD, see
page 51
.
Installing with Windows
Note:
You will need your Windows Installation CD to complete this task.