User`s guide

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Contents
1 Introduction
Read this First 1-1
System Requirements 1-2
Operating System Compatibility 1-2
Storage Requirements 1-2
Motherboard Compatibility 1-2
Device Compatibility 1-2
Kit Contents 1-3
Adaptec 1210SA Controller 1-3
About the Documentation 1-4
Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader 1-4
Controller Features 1-5
Overview of the Installation Process 1-5
Storage Management Software Overview 1-6
Safety Information 1-7
Notes and Cautions 1-7
Electrostatic Discharge 1-7
2 Installing the Controller
Overview 2-1
Installing the Controller 2-2
Checking Your Controller and Devices 2-3
Determining the Boot Controller 2-3
3 Installing the Driver
Installing the Driver in a New Windows System 3-2
Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System 3-4
Installing Red Hat Linux 7.3 or 8.0 3-6
Installing or Updating the Driver in an Existing Linux
System 3-9
Installing SuSE Linux 8.0 or 8.1 3-9
Installing the Driver in a New Linux System 3-9