Windows 2000

Performing a Primary Installation

To install an eXtremeRAID 2000, eXtremeRAID3000, AcceleRAID 160/ 170LP, AcceleRAID 170, or AcceleRAID 352 controller driver during Windows 2000 installation:

Insert the Windows 2000 bootable1 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Windows 2000 will begin the installation process.

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It is necessary that Mylex’s new controller is recognized by the system before Windows 2000 accesses the Windows 2000 bootable CD-ROM.

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Generally, if you have any questions regarding the Windows 2000 installation, please refer to the Windows 2000 User Manual for details.

However, here are some special instructions.

1.As soon as the screen turns blue, press F6 so that the correct driver will be installed for one of these controllers: eXtremeRAID 2000, eXtremeRAID 3000, AcceleRAID 160/170LP, AcceleRAID 170, or AcceleRAID 352.

2.You will see a screen with two options. Respond to the following option:

To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows 2000, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S.

3.Choose S to specify an additional device.

1.If the system is unable to boot from the CD-ROM, boot from Disk 1 of the installation disks supplied. The procedure will con- tinue as described in this section, except you will be prompted when you need to insert new diskettes.

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