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Installing device drivers for a ServeRAID-4H controller
You must install the ServeRAID device driver that comes on the Windows 2000 CD
while installing Windows 2000. The Windows 2000 installation program does not allow
you to upgrade a device driver that ships on the Windows 2000 CD. After installing
Windows 2000, you must update the ServeRAID device driver to the latest version,
which is on the IBM ServeRAID Support CD and the IBM ServeRAID Device Drivers
diskette. Refer to "Installing device drivers after installing Windows 2000".
Installing device drivers for a ServeRAID-4M or ServeRAID-4L
controller
1. Insert the startable Windows 2000 CD into the CD-ROM drive then, restart the
2. A few seconds after restarting the server, the message
3. After loading some files, Windows 2000 will display a screen where you can man-
4. When prompted to insert the Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk, insert
5. Select IBM Netfinity ServeRAID 4M/4L Controller (Windows 2000); then, press
6. When prompted, press Enter to continue.
7. Use the instructions provided in the Windows 2000 manual to complete the nor-
8. After you complete the installation, be sure to install the latest operating system
Installing device drivers after installing Windows 2000
You can install the ServeRAID device driver only when installing a new ServeRAID
controller in the server. During that time, Windows 2000 detects new hardware and
displays the New Hardware Found window. Follow the instructions in the window. Be
sure to let the server search for device drivers.
Updating device drivers after installing Windows 2000
To update the ServeRAID device driver after installing Windows 2000:
1. Insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD into the CD-ROM drive or insert the IBM
2. Click Start → Programs → Administrative Tools → Computer Management.
3. In the left tree, click System Tools; then, click Device Manager.
4. In the right tree, click the SCSI adapters and RAID controllers to display all the
5. Using the right mouse button, click the first ServeRAID controller in the tree; then,
server.
Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...
is displayed, press F6.
Note: This message is displayed immediately after the screen changes from
black to blue. You have only a few seconds to press F6.
ually specify a controller. When this screen displays, press the S key to specify
additional devices.
the IBM ServeRAID Device Drivers diskette into the diskette drive; then, press
Enter.
Enter. A message similar to the following will be displayed: Setup is loading
files (IBM Netfinity ServeRAID 4M/4L Controller (Windows 2000))...
mal installation process.
service pack.
ServeRAID Device Drivers diskette into the diskette drive.
The Computer Management windows opens.
controllers in the server.
click Properties. The Properties windows opens.
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Installing device drivers
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