Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ●44
Installing with Windows
Note: You will need your Windows Installation CD to complete this task.
To install the Adaptec RAID controller driver while installing Windows:
1Insert your Windows CD, then restart the computer.
2Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the Windows installation.
3When prompted to install a third-party driver, press F6.
Note: When F6 is active, a prompt appears at the bottom of the screen for only 5 seconds.
If you miss your chance to press F6, restart your computer.
4Insert the driver disk, then wait until you are prompted to install a driver.
5Press S to specify that the driver is on a floppy disk, then press Enter.
The computer reads the disk.
6When the Adaptec driver is found, press Enter.
7Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
8Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on page 55.
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:
1Insert the first Red Hat Installation CD.
2Restart your co mputer.
3When the Red Hat Welcome screen appears, type
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at the Boot: prompt.
4When prompted, insert the driver disk, then select OK.
5Follow the prompts to set up the environment you want.
6If you are installing other third-party devices, install them now. Otherwise, select Done.
7Complete the Linux installation, following the instructions included with your operating
system.
8Continue with Managing Your Storage Space on page 55.