Adaptec SAS/SATA/SCSI RAID Controllers - Manual (Page 43)

Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ●
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Before You Begin
● Install and connect your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 31 ).
● Create a bootable array (see page 37 ).
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Create a driver disk (see the following section).
Creating a Driver Disk
Note: You will need a floppy disk to complete this task.
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’s 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.
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Windows
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Linux
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NetWare
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OpenServer
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Solaris
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UnixWare
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 44 .
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For Red Hat Linux, see page 44 .
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For SUSE Linux, see page 45 .
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For NetWare, see page 45 .
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For OpenServer, see page 46 .
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For Solaris, see page 46
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For UnixWare, see page 47 .
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For VMWare, see page 47 .
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For FreeBSD, see page 47 .