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Before You Begin
Before you begin, install and connect your HostRAID controller and internal disk drives (see
page
24).
You must also create a driver disk (see next section) before you begin installing the controller
driver.
Creating a Driver Disk
Before you install your driver, you will need to create a driver disk. 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,
1
refer to your computer's documentation.)
Turn on your computer, then insert the HostRAID Installation CD included in your
2
controller kit.
Follow the on-screen instructions to get to the Adaptec Start Menu.
3
Click Create Driver Disk, from the Main Menu.
4
Select one of the operating systems from this list:
5
Windows
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Linux
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Netware
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Select the type of operating system you want to use.
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Select the version of the operating system.
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When prompted, insert the 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 the driver installation for your operating system:
10
For Windows, see next section.
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For Red Hat or SuSE Linux, see
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For NetWare, see
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Installing on Windows
To install the driver on Windows:
Start or restart Windows.
1
The Found New Hardware Wizard opens and searches for the driver.
Insert the driver disk, select Floppy drive, then click Next.
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Click Next, then click Next again.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation.
4
Remove the driver disk and restart your computer.
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Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System
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