Promise Technology EX8654, EX8658, EX8650, EX4650 Miracle Linux, Type mount -r /dev/fd0 /mnt/floppy

Chapter 3: Installing Drivers

Miracle Linux 4

New OS Installation

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

2.At the “Asianux” installation screen, a prompt labeled boot: will appear at the bottom of the screen. Type linux dd and press Enter.

3.When the Installer asks, “Do you have a driver disk?” click Yes.

4.At the “Insert your driver disk and press OK to continue,” insert the driver diskette or CD, or attach the USB stick and click OK.

5.Continue with the installation normally.

Note: The Miracle Linux 5 kernel includes a SuperTrak driver.

Existing System

1.Insert the driver diskette or CD, or attach the USB stick.

2.Log in as root.

3.Type mount -r /dev/fd0 /mnt/floppy.

Change this command as needed for a CD or USB stick.

4.Type cd /mnt/floppy

Change this command as needed for a CD or USB stick.

5.Type sh ./install.

6.When the Installer asks, “You are installing a driver on an existing OS. Is it true (y/n)?” press Y, then press Enter.

7.Type cd; umount /mnt/floppy.

Change this command as needed for a CD or USB stick.

8.Remove the driver diskette, CD, or USB stick.

9.Type reboot to restart the system.

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