User`s guide

Chapter 6: Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System l28
Before You Begin
Before you begin, install and connect your controller and disk drives (see page 18).
You must also create a driver disk (see next section) before you begin installing the controller
driver.
Note:
For up-to-date operating system version support, visit the Adaptec Web Site at
www.adaptec.com.
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:
1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the CD drive. (For instructions,
refer to your computer’s documentation.)
2 Turn on your computer, then insert the Installation CD included in your controller kit.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to get to the Adaptec Start Menu.
4 Click Create Driver Disk, from the Main Menu.
5 Select one of the operating systems from this list:
● Windows XP/2003, Vista and Windows Server 2008
● Red Hat Linux Enterprise 4, 5 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, 10
6 Select the version of the operating system.
7 When prompted, insert the floppy disk, and then click OK.
The system creates the driver disk.
8 Remove and label the driver disk.
9 Continue the driver installation for your operating system:
● Installing on Windows XP or Windows 2003 (next section)
● Installing on Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 on page 29
● Installing on Red Hat or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on page 29
Installing on Windows XP or Windows 2003
To install the driver on Windows:
1 Start or restart Windows.
The Found New Hardware Wizard opens and searches for the driver.
2 Insert the driver disk, select Floppy drive, then click Next.
3 Click Next, then click Next again.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation.
5 Remove the driver disk and restart your computer.