3-3Installing the Driver3 Shut down the system and remove the Adaptec RAIDInstallation CD and the driver floppy disk.4 Insert the Windows 2000 setup media (floppy disk or CD) andrestart the system to begin the Windows 2000 installation.5 When the Windows 2000 installation starts, a blue screenappears after the hardware detection message. Whenprompted to install a third-party driver, press F6.Note: You only have 5 seconds to press the F6 key during theinstallation startup. A prompt appears at the bottom of thescreen when F6 is active. Press F6 at this time; otherwise,you must restart the Windows 2000 installation process tocomplete this procedure correctly.6 When Windows 2000 starts for the first time, it launches theFound New Hardware Wizard. Click Next. Then, select Searchfor suitable driver for my device and click Next again.7 Insert the driver disk you created in Step 2. Select the floppydisk and click Next. The wizard should find the Adaptec RAIDAdapter.8 Click Next and follow the instructions. Eventually, theinstallation will require that the system shut down and restart.After the restart, respond to any further instructions as neededto complete the installation.Adding the Controller to an Existing SystemIn this scenario, you are adding an Adaptec RAID controller to asystem that already has a Windows 2000 operating system. To installthe driver1 Create a driver floppy disk using the Adaptec RAID Installation CD.To create the diska Insert the Adaptec RAID Installation CD in your drive.b Boot from the CD. The CD loads a Linux kernel that is usedto manage all of its functions.
