Run mkinitrd by entering the following

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6Update the modules.dep file, by issuing the following command:

Run /sbin/depmod -a

7 Run mkinitrd by entering the following:

/sbin/mkinitrd -v -f /boot/initrd-<kernel string>.img <kernel string1>

where <kernel string1> is the /lib/modules directory from which to copy the 3w-9xxx driver.

Example:

/sbin/mkinitrd –v –f /boot/initrd-2.4.18-14.img 2.4.18-14

8 If you are using the GRUB boot loader, skip to Step 5.

If you are using the LILO boot loader, run LILO to update the boot record on disk by typing the following:

/sbin/lilo

The output should be similar to:

Added linux *

9Reboot.

The 3ware driver will be loaded from the ram disk automatically at boot time.

To install the 3ware driver and load the driver manually instead of using a RAM disk

1Log in as root and open a console window.

2Mount the CD which contains the 3ware driver: To mount the CD, type: mount /dev/cdrom and press Enter.

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