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Chapter 7: Driver installation
SuSE Linux
During SuSE Linux OS installation
To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS:
1. Start the SuSE Linux Installation by booting from the install CD.
2. As the system boots, press F5 for the Driver Disk.
3. Move the cursor to the Installation – ACPI Disabled option, and press
Enter.
4. When the installer displays, “PleaseinserttheDriverUpdateoppy/
CDROM,” insert the LSI driver disk, then press Enter.
5. When the Driver Update Menu pops up, click OK, then click Back to
return to the installer.
6. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
To an existing SuSE Linux OS
To install the RAID controller driver on an existing SuSE Linux OS:
1. Insert the LSI driver diskette into the oppy drive.
2. Log in as root.
3. Type mount/dev/fd0/media/oppy.
4. Type cd/media/oppy
5. Type ./install.
6. Type cd;umount/media/oppy.
7. Remove the LSI driver diskette.
8. Type reboot to restart the system.