Before You Begin
Install and connect your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives (see
Create a bootable array (see
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:
Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the CD drive. (For instructions,
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refer to your computer's documentation.)
Turn on your computer, then insert the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID
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controller kit.
Follow the on-screen instructions to get to the Adaptec Start Menu.
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Click Create Driver Disk(s) for Installing/Updating your OS, then select your operating
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system.
Windows
Linux
NetWare
OpenServer
Solaris
UnixWare
Note:
Linux only—If prompted, select your operating system and then the version.
When prompted, insert a floppy disk, then click OK.
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The system creates the driver disk.
Remove and label the driver disk.
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Continue with the instructions for your operating system:
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For Windows, see
For Red Hat Linux, see
For SUSE Linux, see
For NetWare, see
For OpenServer, see
For Solaris, see
For UnixWare, see
For VMWare, see
For FreeBSD, see
Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System
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