SuSE Linux

During SuSE Linux OS installation

To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS:

1.Start the SuSE Linux Installation by booting from the install CD.

2.As the system boots, press F5 for the Driver Disk.

3.Move the cursor to the Installation – ACPI Disabled option, and press Enter.

4.When the installer displays, “Please insert the Driver Update floppy/

CDROM,” insert the LSI driver disk, then press Enter.

5.When the Driver Update Menu pops up, click OK, then click Back to return to the installer.

6.Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

To an existing SuSE Linux OS

To install the RAID controller driver on an existing SuSE Linux OS:

1.Insert the LSI driver diskette into the floppy drive.

2.Log in as root.

3.Type mount /dev/fd0 /media/floppy.

4.Type cd /media/floppy

5.Type ./install.

6.Type cd; umount /media/floppy.

7.Remove the LSI driver diskette.

8.Type reboot to restart the system.

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