3Ware 9550SX-4LP User Guide - Page 52

Chapter 4. Driver Installation To install the 3ware kernel driver module while installing Red Hat Linux on a new unit 1 Boot with the Red Hat CD: a Insert the Red Hat 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, you can either type: linux dd expert Or you can type: expert text 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. Installing the 3ware Kernel Driver Module on a Red Hat Linux System that Boots From a Different Device The steps for installing the 3ware kernel driver module vary slightly, depending on your specific installation requirements. Select the appropriate set of steps below, based on whether: • You want to update the RAM disk • You prefer to load the driver manually or from a script, instead of updating the RAM 42 3ware Serial ATA RAID Controller User Guide