Adaptec 1420SA User Manual
Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System
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Before You Begin
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Install and connect your HostRAID controller and internal disk drives, (see
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Create a bootable array (see
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Creating a driver disk (next section).
Note:
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Creating a Driver Disk
Before you install your driver, you must create a driver disk. You need a floppy disk to complete
this task. To create a driver disk:
this task. To create a driver disk:
1
Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the CD drive. (For instructions,
refer to your computer’s documentation).
refer to your computer’s documentation).
2
Boot your computer from the bootable HostRAID Installation CD.
3
Click Create Driver Disk, from the Main Menu.
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Select one of the operating systems from the list:
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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 a floppy disk, then click OK.
The system creates the driver disk.
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Remove and label the driver disk.
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Continue with the instructions for your operating system:
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Installing with Windows
You will need your Windows Installation CD to complete this task. To install the HostRAID
controller driver while installing Windows:
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.