Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System ● 34Before You Begin● Install and connect your HostRAID controller and internal disk drives (see page 24).● Create a bootable array (see page 29).● Create a driver disk (see next section).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 Click Create Driver Disk, from the Main Menu.3 Select one of the operating systems from the list:● Windows● Linux● Netware4 Select the type of operating system you want to use.5 Select the version of the operating system.6 When prompted, insert a floppy disk, then click OK.The system creates the driver disk.7 Remove and label the driver disk.8 Continue with the instructions for your operating system:● For Windows, see next section.● For Red Hat Linux, see page 35.● For SuSE Linux, see page 35.● For NetWare, see page 36.Installing with WindowsYou will need your Windows Installation CD to complete this task. To install the HostRAIDcontroller driver while installing Windows:1 Insert your Windows CD, then restart the computer.2 Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the Windows installation.3 When prompted to install a third-party driver, press F6.Note: When F6 is active, a prompt appears at the bottom of the screen for only 5seconds. If you miss your chance to press F6, restart your computer.
