Chapter 7: Installing the Driver and an Operating System l 43Before You Begin● Install and connect your HostRAID controller and internal disk drives, (see page 26).● Create a bootable array (see page 38).● Creating a driver disk (next section).Note: For up-to-date operating system version support, visit www.adaptec.com.Creating a Driver DiskBefore you install your driver, you must create a driver disk. You need a floppy disk to completethis 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 Boot your computer from the bootable HostRAID Installation CD.3 Click Create Driver Disk, from the Main Menu.4 Select one of the operating systems from the list:● Windows● Linux● Netware5 Select the type of operating system you want to use.6 Select the version of the operating system.7 When prompted, insert a floppy disk, then click OK.The system creates the driver disk.8 Remove and label the driver disk.9 Continue with the instructions for your operating system:● Installing with Windows on page 43● Installing with Red Hat Linux on page 44● Installing with SUSE Linux on page 44● Installing with NetWare on page 45Installing 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 5 seconds. Ifyou miss your chance to press F6, restart your computer.
