Adaptec SAS RAID Controllers Quick Start Manual page 6

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Once the array is created, a message tells you that the array can now be used.
Press any key to return to the ACU Menu.
Note: Although you can start using the array now, performance is reduced
until the build process is complete.
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Press Esc until the Exit Utility window appears.
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Select Yes, then press Enter. The computer restarts.
Step 3 Set up the Boot Sequence
The process you use to access your computer's BIOS Setup program and set the
boot sequence varies by computer manufacturer. Refer to the instructions
provided with your specific computer. Steps may be similar to:
a
During startup, press the key combination (for example, <F2>, <F1>,
<DEL>) that starts the BIOS Setup program.
b
Go to the menu used to specify the boot sequence. Put the DVD drive first—
this allows you to perform Step 4 on
c
Go to the menu used to specify the boot priority for HDDs. Put the Adaptec
RAID controller first in this sequence.
d
Save your changes, exit Setup, and restart the computer.
Step 4 Create the Driver Disk—Linux Only
a
Insert the Adaptec Installation DVD and turn on the computer to boot from
the DVD.
b
Click Create Driver Disk, then select your Red Hat Linux OS version.
c
Select your floppy disk drive letter, then select the format you want. You need
a full format only if your floppy disk is unformatted.
d
Insert the floppy disk, then click OK. The computer creates the driver disk.
e
Remove and label the driver disk.
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Continue with the installation of the OS and controller driver, as described in
Step 5 below. If your OS is not listed in Step 5, refer to the Adaptec RAID
Controllers Installation and User's Guide on the Adaptec Installation DVD.
Step 5 Install the Controller Driver with the OS
Windows 2008, Windows 7
For Windows 2003 or Windows Vista, refer to the Adaptec RAID Controllers
Installation and User's Guide on the Adaptec Installation DVD.
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Insert your Windows CD, then restart the computer.
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