AMCC 9000 User Manual
Driver Installation Under SuSE Linux
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Installing the 3ware Driver and SuSE
Linux with YaST2 on a New Unit
Note:
If SuSE Linux is already installed on another drive,
turn to “Installing the 3ware Driver on a SuSE Linux
System that Boots from a Different Device” on page 81.
System that Boots from a Different Device” on page 81.
1
Boot directly from the SuSE installation CD #1 or DVD.
2
When installing SuSE
, press the F6 key
You will then be prompted to insert the driver disk.
3
Insert the 3ware Linux driver installation diskette.
4
Click OK and continue with installation.
Installing the 3ware Driver on a SuSE Linux
System that Boots from a Different Device
1
Log in as root.
2
Edit /etc/sysconfig/kernel and make sure the file contains the
following line:
following line:
INITRD_MODULES="reiserfs 3w-9xxx"
Note:
Other modules may be listed before or after 3w-
9xxx, depending on the installation. You may see
entries like reiserfs, ext3 or scsi_mod. If present, leave
them (ensuring there is a space between each module
name), since the system needs them to boot properly.
entries like reiserfs, ext3 or scsi_mod. If present, leave
them (ensuring there is a space between each module
name), since the system needs them to boot properly.