Adaptec 58300 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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Create a driver disk (see next section).
Creating a Driver Disk
Before you install your driver, you will need to create a driver disk. You will need a floppy disk
to complete this task. To create a driver disk:
to complete this task. To create a driver disk:
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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.)
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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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SCO OpenServer
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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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For Windows, see next section.
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For Red Hat Linux, see
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For SuSE Linux, see
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For SCO OpenServe, see
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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.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the Windows installation.
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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.