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3. If the previous device driver is in use, you must reboot the system for the updated driver to take
effect.
4. Verify that the driver is loaded with the following system commands: modinfo megaraid_sas.
Upgrading the Kernel
When upgrading to a new kernel, you must reinstall the DKMS-enabled driver packages. Perform the
following steps to update or install the driver for a new kernel:
1. At a terminal window, type the following: dkms build -m <module_name> – v <module version> – k
<kernel version> dkms install -m <module_name> – v <module version> – k <kernel version>.
2. To check if the driver is successfully installed in the new kernel, type: dkms status.
A message similar to the following is displayed: <driver name>, <driver version>, <new
kernel version>: installed.
3. If the previous device driver is in use, you must restart the system for the updated driver to take
effect.
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