Chapter 8: Installing the Driver on an Existing Operating System ● 38Before You BeginBefore you begin, install and connect your HostRAID controller and internal disk drives (seepage 23).You must also create a driver disk (see next section) before you begin installing the controllerdriver.Creating a Driver DiskBefore you install your driver, you will need to create a driver disk. You will need a floppy diskto complete this task. To create a driver disk:1 Set your system BIOS so that your computer boots from the CD drive. (For instructions,refer to your computer’s documentation.)2 Turn on your computer, then insert the HostRAID Installation CD included in yourcontroller kit.3 Follow the on-screen instructions to get to the Adaptec Start Menu.4 Click Create Driver Disk, from the Main Menu.5 Select one of the operating systems from this list:● Windows● Linux● Netware● SCO OpenServer6 Select the type of operating system you want to use.7 Select the version of the operating system.8 When prompted, insert the floppy disk, then click OK.The system creates the driver disk.9 Remove and label the driver disk.10 Continue the driver installation for your operating system:● For Windows, see next section.● For Red Hat or SuSE Linux, see page 39.● For NetWare, see page 39.● For SCO OpenServer, see page 40.Installing on WindowsTo install the driver on Windows:1 Start or restart Windows.The Found New Hardware Wizard opens and searches for the driver.2 Insert the driver disk, select Floppy drive, then click Next.3 Click Next, then click Next again.
