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Installing the Mylex Disk Array Controller as the Primary Windows 2000 Controller
4-4 PCI Disk Array Controller Drivers Manual
Installation Procedure 1:
Using eXtremeRAID 2000, eXtremeRAID 3000,
AcceleRAID 160/170LP, AcceleRAID 170, or
AcceleRAID 352
If you are about to install the eXtremeRAID 2000, eXtremeRAID 3000,
AcceleRAID 160/170LP, AcceleRAID 170, or AcceleRAID 352, you must
first determine if you are performing a primary or secondary installation.
The differences between these installations are described as follows:
Primary (new) Installation
A primary installation is:
• First time installation of Windows 2000 operating system, according to
the Microsoft User manual, and
• Mylex PCI RAID controller is the bootable device, configured with
RAID EzAssist.
• Go to “Performing a Primary Installation” on page 4-5
Secondary (new) Installation
A secondary new installation is:
• First time installation of Windows 2000 operating system, according to
the Microsoft User manual, and
• Mylex PCI RAID controller is added as a non-bootable device.
• You should first install Windows 2000 onto a disk on an embedded
SCSI or IDE controller or SCSI host bus adapter. Then go to
“Performing a Secondary Installation” on page 4-7
Secondary (existing) Installation
A secondary existing installation is when:
• Windows 2000 operating system is already installed, and
• A Mylex PCI RAID controller has been added to your system as a non-
bootable device.
• Go to “Performing a Secondary Installation” on page 4-7.