User`s guide

Chapter 4: Getting Started ● 34
Installation Options
When you install your Adaptec controller, you can choose to create a
bootable array and then install your operating system and the controller
driver on that array.
Alternatively, you can complete a standard installation, where the
controller driver is installed on an existing operating system.
Basic Installation Steps
This section describes the installation process. Follow the steps for the
installation option you’ve chosen.
Installing with an Operating System
1 Install and connect your controller and internal disk drives (see
page 35).
If your controller has an external connector, you can connect
external disk drives as well (or instead).
2 Set the boot controller (see page 44).
3 Create a bootable array (see page 44).
4 Install your operating system and the controller driver (see page 50.)
5 Install Adaptec Storage Manager and begin to manage your data
storage (see page 60).
Installing on an Existing Operating System
1 Install and connect your controller and internal disk drives (see
page 35).
If your controller has an external connector, you can connect
external disk drives as well (or instead).
2 Install the controller driver (see page 56).
3 Install Adaptec Storage Manager and begin to manage your data
storage (see page 60).