User`s guide

Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ● 51
Installing with Red Hat Linux
Note: You will need your Red Hat Installation CD to complete this task.
To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing Red Hat Linux:
1 Insert the first Red Hat Installation CD.
2 Restart your computer.
3 When the Red Hat Welcome screen appears, type linux dd at the Boot: prompt.
4 When prompted, insert the driver disk, then select OK.
5 Follow the prompts to set up the environment you want.
6 If you are installing other third-party devices, install them now. Otherwise, select Done.
7 Complete the Linux installation, following the instructions included with your operating
system.
8 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on page 59.
Installing with SUSE Linux
To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing SUSE Linux:
1 Insert the first SUSE Installation CD.
2 Restart your computer.
3 When the SUSE installation selection screen appears, choose the type of installation you
want, then press the F6 key to indicate the use of a driver disk. (If F6 is not shown on the
screen, you may have an older version of SUSE; press the Alt key instead.)
4 When prompted, insert the driver disk, then press any key to continue.
5 Follow the prompts to set up the environment you want.
6 If you are installing other third-party devices, install them now. Otherwise, select Back.
7 Complete the Linux installation, following the instructions included with your operating
system.
8 Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on page 59.
Installing with OpenServer
Note: You will need your OpenServer Installation CD to complete this task.
To install the driver when installing OpenServer:
1 Insert the OpenServer Installation CD.
2 Restart your computer.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the OpenServer installation.
4 When prompted to load more HBA drivers, insert the driver disk, then select Ye s . (To load
more HBA drivers, repeat this step.)