Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Primary Windows 2000 Controller

Installation Procedure 1:

Using eXtremeRAID 2000, eXtremeRAID 3000, AcceleRAID 160/170LP, AcceleRAID 170, or AcceleRAID 352

If you are about to install the eXtremeRAID 2000, eXtremeRAID 3000, AcceleRAID 160/170LP, AcceleRAID 170, or AcceleRAID 352, you must first determine if you are performing a primary or secondary installation. The differences between these installations are described as follows:

Primary (new) Installation

A primary installation is:

First time installation of Windows 2000 operating system, according to the Microsoft User manual, and

Mylex PCI RAID controller is the bootable device, configured with RAID EzAssist.

Go to “Performing a Primary Installation” on page 4-5

Secondary (new) Installation

A secondary new installation is:

First time installation of Windows 2000 operating system, according to the Microsoft User manual, and

Mylex PCI RAID controller is added as a non-bootabledevice.

You should first install Windows 2000 onto a disk on an embedded SCSI or IDE controller or SCSI host bus adapter. Then go to “Performing a Secondary Installation” on page 4-7

Secondary (existing) Installation

A secondary existing installation is when:

Windows 2000 operating system is already installed, and

A Mylex PCI RAID controller has been added to your system as a non- bootable device.

Go to “Performing a Secondary Installation” on page 4-7.

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