3Ware 9550SXU-12 User Guide - Page 57

Driver Installation Under Linux Installing the 3ware Kernel Driver Module while Installing Red Hat Linux on a New Unit Note: If Red Hat Linux is already installed and bootable on another drive, turn to "Installing the 3ware Kernel Driver Module on a Red Hat or Fedora Core Linux System that Boots From a Different Device" on page 46. Note: We have tested some older systems where a drive connected to the motherboard interfered with using a drive or unit managed by the 3ware RAID controller as a boot device. Disconnecting the drive while installing Linux will eliminate this problem. After Linux is installed, the drive can be reconnected. To install the 3ware kernel driver module while installing Red Hat or Fedora Core Linux on a new unit 1 Boot with the Red Hat or Fedora Core DVD or CD: a Insert the Red Hat DVD or CD-ROM disk into your computer. b Make sure the boot order in your motherboard's BIOS is correct; then start or reboot your computer. c When the Welcome to Red Hat display appears, type: linux dd A number of files will load and then a message will prompt you to insert your driver install disk. 4 Install the 3ware kernel driver module, using the driver install diskette: Insert the driver install diskette containing the 3ware driver for Red Hat and press Enter. The system automatically reports: Loading 3w-9xxx 5 When prompted, select the proper language and keyboard types for your locality. 6 If asked for what type of media, select Local CD-ROM since you are installing from the Red Hat CD-ROM. 7 After installation completes, remove media (CD and floppy disks). www.3ware.com 45