User`s guide

Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System ● 56
Before You Begin
Before you begin, install and connect your Adaptec RAID controller and internal disk drives
(see page 37).
You must also create a driver disk (see page 49) 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 . From the main menu select Support>Knowledgebase>Find Answers. Select
your controller type and OS support to generate a list of supported operating systems and to
download the latest drivers.
Creating a Driver Disk
Note: 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 documentation.)
2 Turn on your computer, then insert the RAID Installation CD included in your RAID
controller kit.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to get to the Adaptec Start Menu.
4 Click Create Driver Disk(s) for Installing/Updating your OS, then select your operating
system.
● Windows
● Linux
● NetWare
● OpenServer
● Solaris
● UnixWare
Note:
Linux only—If prompted, select your operating system and then the version.
5
When prompted, insert a floppy disk, then click OK.
The system creates the driver disk.
6 Remove and label the driver disk.
7 Continue with the instructions for your operating system:
● For Windows, see page 57.
● For Red Hat or SUSE Linux, see page 57.
● For NetWare, see page 57.
● For OpenServer, see page 58.
● For Solaris, see page 58
● For UnixWare, see page 59.