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13. Press the Esc key to exit the utility.
Installing an operating system (Software SATA RAID)
To install an OS, download the SATA RAID driver and create a driver diskette
with the software and instructions from the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/support
).
SmartStart 7.4 does not support assisted installation of an OS on servers
configured with SATA RAID.
After inserting the SmartStart CD in the CD-ROM drive, a warning may indicate
that the primary controller is not supported by this version of the SmartStart
software. When this warning appears, use the following information to install the
OS.
Installing a Supported Microsoft Windows OS
NOTE: For systems with Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 and
HP embedded drivers installed, install the OS by booting the server and
inserting the OS CD. The server locates and installs the driver.
1. Insert the OS CD and reboot the system.
2. When prompted, press the F6 key to install a third-party driver.
NOTE: Press F6 within 5 seconds to enable the system to
recognize the controller. If the system fails to recognize the controller,
restart this procedure.
3. Insert the SATA RAID driver diskette created earlier. The system prompts
the next action.
4. Press the S key to specify the driver from the diskette. Then, press the Enter
key. The OS searches the diskette for a suitable driver.
5. After locating the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID driver, press
Enter.
6. Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete the installation.