HP Compaq Integrated Smart Array Controller - Manual (Page 42)

5-2 Compaq Integrated Smart Array Controller User Guide
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Part Number: 153236-001 File Name: f-ch5 Installing the Operating System Drivers.doc Last Saved On: 8/26/99 8:12 PM
Before Installing Drivers
Before installing the drivers, you should have:
■ Updated your system firmware by running System ROMPaq
■ Installed the Integrated Smart Array Controller
■ Configured the hardware by running the System Configuration Utility
■ Used an array configuration utility to configure at least one drive array
Materials Needed
If you did not use SmartStart to install your operating system, assemble the
following materials before installing controller drivers:
■ Compaq SmartStart and Support Software CD
■ Blank diskettes
■ Any server or workstation with a bootable CD-ROM drive or any
workstation running Windows 95, 98, or NT with an available
CD-ROM drive
Creating Installation Diskettes
Some operating systems, including IBM OS/2, SCO OpenServer, UnixWare,
Banyan VINES, and others, are not supported by the online Array
Configuration Utility (ACU). These systems require you to create installation
disks before using the configuration utilities stored on the SmartStart and
Support Software CD.
Use the instructions in the following sections to create the installation disks for
your operating system. Although Novell NetWare and Microsoft Windows NT
systems are supported by online ACU, instructions for setting up install disks
are provided below as an option. For additional information about loading
drivers with your operating system, refer to the documentation provided by the
manufacturer.