IBM 704 manual Hardware Device Drivers

Device Drivers

Device Drivers

Device drivers are programs designed to support a specific type of hardware device. They provide instructions that enable the server to interact with the device, or to take advantage of a device's special feature. Not all devices require device drivers. However, if your server did not come with ServerGuide or if you choose not to use ServerGuide to install your operating system, the following devices require the installation of device drivers:

ŸNetwork adapters

ŸIntegrated SCSI-2 controllers

ŸPCI RAID adapters

ŸSVGA video controller

Before you install the device drivers, review the README files on the diskettes that come with your server. These README files contain the information that you need to install the device drivers.

Note: See “Configure/View Host Adapter Settings” on page 65 and the following documentation for detailed instructions:

1.If your server came with a network adapter installed, refer to your network-adapter documentation.

2.If your server came with a RAID adapter installed, refer to your RAID adapter documentation.

3.If your server did not come with a RAID adapter installed, refer to your SCSI Software User's Guide.

Hardware Device Drivers

For the latest information about hardware device drivers for the

IBM PC Server 704 and OS/2 for SMP 2.11:

ŸIn the U.S. and Puerto Rico, call IBM at 1-800-772-2227

ŸIn Canada, call IBM at 1-800-565-3344

ŸIn all other countries, contact the IBM support organization that services your area, your IBM marketing representative, or your IBM reseller.

Note: In the United States and Canada, service is available toll-free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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