Tech Source Raptor Drivers for Linux User Manual

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Chapter 4 – Software Installation for T-Class Cards

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4. If the CD-ROM is not already mounted, type:

prompt#

mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom

prompt# cd /mnt/cdrom/linux/t-class


5. The packages are in Red Hat's RPM format. For

information on downloading, installing, and using the
RPM utility, please refer to Red Hat's website and the
related FAQ and HOWTO.

NOTE: If the currently installed version of the “Raptor Drivers for
Linux” software is older than v2.0, the older version must be
removed before installing the new version. Refer to Chapter 6 for
instructions on removing the package.

To install the driver package, type:

prompt#

rpm -Uvh

rapft-*.rpm

6. Reboot the system to make sure the drivers will be

reloaded.

7. To verify that the device drivers were loaded correctly,

type:

prompt#

cat /proc/modules | grep rap

It should show the entry for the Raptor device drivers
similar to the following:

rap1kt

29712

0(unused)

rap2kt

35056

0(unused)

raptfp

33364

0(unused)

rapifp

36272

0(unused)

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