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:
Network adapters
Integrated SCSI-2 controllers
PCI RAID adapters
SVGA 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:
In the U.S. and Puerto Rico, call IBM at 1-800-772-2227
In Canada, call IBM at 1-800-565-3344
In 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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