Back Up The Computer; Load The Package; Modify The New System File; Rebuild The Sco Unixware Kernel - Adaptec AIC-7890 User Manual

AIC-7890 Ultra2 Wide SCSI Host Adapter User's Manual

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To update or install the   ! or   !  drivers on
a system where SCO UnixW are is already installed, follow the
instructions in this section. The procedures are similar for SCO
UnixW are 2.0x and 2.1. Procedures that are specific to a SCO
UnixW are version are noted when necessary.
CAUTION:
Improper or corrupt driver updates might
destroy your existing SCO UnixWare file system.
Back up all important files before proceeding.
Consult your SCO UnixWare documentation
for proper backup procedures.
Installing or updating the driver involves the following tasks,
which must be completed in the order presented:
Back Up the Computer-Backs up the old SCO UnixWare
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kernel and any other important files.
#" Load the Package-Uses pkgadd to load the 7800 Family
driver package.
#" Modify the New System File-For computers booting
from a device connected to a 7800 Family host adapter,
modifies the new driver that was loaded in the previous
procedure. Loading the driver causes the driver to
become a permanent part of the new boot kernel on
rebuild.
Rebuild the SCO UnixWare Kernel-Rebuilds the kernel
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with the new driver.
#" Boot the New Kernel-Reboots the computer with the
new kernel.
NOTE:
Remember that SCO UnixWare commands are case
sensitive. Enter the commands exactly as shown.
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