Adaptec SAS/SATA/SCSI RAID Controllers - Manual (Page 44)

Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ●
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Installing with Windows
Note: You will need your Windows Installation CD to complete this task.
To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing Windows:
1 Insert your Windows CD, then restart the computer.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the Windows installation.
3 When prompted to install a third-party driver, press F6.
Note: When F6 is active, a prompt appears at the bottom of the screen for only 5 seconds.
If you miss your chance to press F6, restart your computer.
4 Insert the driver disk, then wait until you are prompted to install a driver.
5 Press S to specify that the driver is on a floppy disk, then press Enter.
The computer reads the disk.
6 When the Adaptec driver is found, press Enter.
7 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
8 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on page 55 .
Installing with Red Hat Linux
Note: You will need your Red Hat Installation CD to complete this task.
To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing Red Hat Linux:
1 Insert the first Red Hat Installation CD.
2 Restart your computer.
3 When the Red Hat Welcome screen appears, type linux dd at the Boot: prompt.
4 When prompted, insert the driver disk, then select OK.
5 Follow the prompts to set up the environment you want.
6 If you are installing other third-party devices, install them now. Otherwise, select Done.
7 Complete the Linux installation, following the instructions included with your operating
system.
8 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on page 55 .