Chapter 3. Installing Device Driver Software; Aix Device Driver Software Installation - IBM PCI Dual Channel Ultra3 SCSI Adapter Installation And Using Manual

Chapter 3. Installing Device Driver Software

This chapter explains how to install device driver software.
Note: Additional device drivers may also be required for the SCSI devices attached to

AIX Device Driver Software Installation

To install the device driver software on an AIX system, do the following:
1. Read Chapter 2, "Preparing for Installation" on page 3 to determine:
v If you should install your device driver software first, go to step 2 and continue
v If you should install your adapter hardware first, go to "Installing the Adapter" on
2. Turn on the system unit power.
3. At the system prompt, log in as root user.
4. Insert the media (diskette or CD-ROM) containing the device driver software into
the appropriate media device.
5. To start SMIT, type smitty install_all, and then press Enter.
6. The Install and Update from All Available Software screen appears and highlights
the INPUT Device/directory for software option.
7. Select or type the input device:
v Press F4 to display the input device list. Select the name of the input device
OR
v In the entry field, type the name of the input device you are using, and press
8. The Install and Update from All Available Software screen appears and highlights
the Software to Install option.
9. Press F4 to display a list of the device software you can install.
10. To display the Find screen, type /.
11. Type bos.diag and then press Enter (the system finds and highlights this
diagnostic driver software). A message similar to the following displays:
bos.diag
12. Press F7 to select it.
13. Type /.
14. Type devices.pci.00102100 and then press Enter (The system finds and highlights
this device driver software). A message similar to the following is displayed:
devices.pci.00102100
15. Press F7 to select it.
the adapter. For installation instructions, refer to the documentation provided with
your devices.
with this section.
page 13. When you install AIX, your adapter device driver automatically installs.
that you are using (for example, CD-ROM ), and press Enter.
Enter.
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