Installing an operating system
To install an OS, download the SATA RAID driver and create a driver diskette with the software and
instructions from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).
Installing a supported Microsoft® Windows® OS
Insert the OS CD and reboot the system.
1.
When prompted, press the F6 key to install a third-party driver.
2.
NOTE:
system fails to recognize the controller, restart this procedure.
Insert the SATA RAID driver diskette created earlier. The system prompts the next action.
3.
Press the S key to specify the driver from the diskette. Then, press the Enter key. The OS searches the
4.
diskette for a suitable driver.
After locating the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID driver, press Enter.
5.
Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
6.
Installing a supported Linux OS
To install a supported Linux OS when using the HP Embedded SATA RAID controller, see the OS
documentation.
Press F6 within 5 seconds to enable the system to recognize the controller. If the
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