Adaptec 2256100-R Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 6: Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System l 28Before You BeginBefore you begin, install and connect your controller and disk drives (see page 18).You must also create a driver disk (see next section) before you begin installing the controllerdriver.Note: For up-to-date operating system version support, visit the Adaptec Web Site atwww.adaptec.com.Creating a Driver DiskBefore you install your driver, you will need to create a driver disk. You will need a floppy diskto complete this task. To create a driver disk:1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the CD drive. (For instructions,refer to your computer’s documentation.)2 Turn on your computer, then insert the Installation CD included in your controller kit.3 Follow the on-screen instructions to get to the Adaptec Start Menu.4 Click Create Driver Disk, from the Main Menu.5 Select one of the operating systems from this list:● Windows XP/2003, Vista and Windows Server 2008● Red Hat Linux Enterprise 4, 5 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, 106 Select the version of the operating system.7 When prompted, insert the floppy disk, and then click OK.The system creates the driver disk.8 Remove and label the driver disk.9 Continue the driver installation for your operating system:● Installing on Windows XP or Windows 2003 (next section)● Installing on Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 on page 29● Installing on Red Hat or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on page 29Installing on Windows XP or Windows 2003To install the driver on Windows:1 Start or restart Windows.The Found New Hardware Wizard opens and searches for the driver.2 Insert the driver disk, select Floppy drive, then click Next.3 Click Next, then click Next again.4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation.5 Remove the driver disk and restart your computer.