README.TXT Driver File Contents (promise20276_2.00.1020.30.exe)

          FastTrak Series Linux Driver Version 1.02.0.20
          Installation Note for RedHat Linux [04/08/2002]
   
[INTRODUCTION]
1.1 Foreword
       This driver diskette should be used with all Promise FastTrak Series
       adapter and onboard chipsets running under RedHat Linux operating
       systems.
       Do NOT use this diskette for other versions of Linux for FastTrak
       support.

NOTE:  For FastTrak users with Promise chips labelled PDC20262, PDC20265 or
       PDC20270 (FastTrak66,FastTrak100 Lite motherboard-embedded solutions or
       FastTrak100TX2) running with Linux kernel versions 2.4.x, be aware of
       additional instructions to be performed. The instructions will refer to
       you as "RHF upgraders." See Item 1.3 below for description of the issue
       which use of the driver and instructions solves.

1.2 Support List
       Red Hat 7.0	(kernel 2.2.16-22)
       Red Hat 7.1	(kernel 2.4.2-2)
       Red Hat 7.2     	(kernel 2.4.7-10)

1.3 Linux kernel 2.4.x ATA issue on FastTrak Series PDC20262/PDC20265/PDC20270
	Linux Kernels 2.4.x misidentifies PDC20262/PDC20265 (FastTrak 66/
    FastTrak 100 Lite motherboard-embedded solution/FastTrak100TX2) cards
    and/or chips as simple IDE controllers. This results in the built-in Linux
    IDE driver trying to handle the controller and can prevent the proper 
    FastTrak ATA RAID driver to be loaded. Follow the installation instructions
    AND the parameter commands referred to in the Notes section.
    The instructions will refer to you as "RHF upgrader."

[INSTALLATION]
       Extract the contents of the ZIP file on to a formatted floppy disk.
       (ZIP file can be extracted by `WinZIP' in windows or `unzip' in linux)
       Label the disk "FastTrak Driver Disk".
2.1 To install the FastTrak Series Linux Driver into an EXISTING SYSTEM:

   1.) Boot linux system and login as root.
   2.) Insert FastTrak Driver Disk for install FastTrak Driver by issuing
       commands :
       # mount /dev/fd0 /mnt/floppy
       # cd /mnt/floppy
       # sh install	(Answer Yes/No when inquire setup configuration)
       You can answer Yes to load FastTrak driver when linux booting everytime.
       # cd ..
       # umount /dev/fd0
       NOTE: All IDE channels except the first and second one are disable 
             for the "Linux 2.4 ATA issue". It can be enable by removing 
             'ide2=0 ide3=0 ide4=0 ide5=0 ide6=0 ide7=0 ide8=0 ide9=0' in
             /etc/lilo.conf or /boot/grub/grub.conf.
   3.) Reboot redhat linux system.

2.2 To install the FastTrak Series Linux Driver into a NEW SYSTEM

   1.) Start the RedHat Linux Installation with CD ROM booting.
   2.) At the "Welcome to Red Hat Linux ..." installation screen, a 
       prompt labeled "boot:" will appear at the bottom of the screen. 
   3.) For RHF upgraders ONLY, please press TAB key and append parameters
       (see Note 1 below).
       --- OR ---
       If you are NOT an RHF upgrader, type "expert" (without quotations)
       at the "boot:" prompt, then press the enter key.
   4.) At the "Devices" dialog box, insert the FastTrak Driver Disk in the 
       floppy drive and then select "OK" or "Yes".
       If installing RedHat 7.1/7.2, please skip to Step 9. 
   5.) After reaching the "Devices" dialog box again, select "Add Device".
   6.) When asked "what kind of device would you like to add?", select 
       "SCSI", and then select "OK".
   7.) Press the "P" key and scroll down to "Promise FastTrak Series ....",
       and then select "OK".
   8.) The installation process will now display "Promise FastTrak Series 
       Linux Driver" has been found. Select "Done".
   9.) For RHF users ONLY, when the Boot Loader Configuration menu is displayed,
       please type parameters (see NOTE 2 below) in the Kernel parameters field.
       --- OR ---
       If NOT an RHF user, ignore step 9 and proceed to step 10.
  10.) Continue with the installation as normal.
  11.) If installing RedHat 7.2 or Update Linux to RedHat 7.1/7.2.
       Press Ctrl-Alt-F2 when installation at the "Congratualations" menu.
       Other RedHat version please click "Exit" button to finish installation.
  12.) Insert the FastTrak Driver Disk floppy, Issue commands to load FastTrak
       driver.
       # chroot /mnt/sysimage
       # mount /dev/fd0 /mnt
       # cd /mnt
       # sh setup-ft
       # cd /
       # umount /mnt
       # exit
  13.) Choose your selection here, after FastTrak driver setup successful.
       Please Press Ctrl-Alt-F7 and click "Exit" button to finish installation.

[NOTE] 

   1.) "expert ide0=0x1f0,0x3f6,14 ide1=0x170,0x376,15 ide2=0 ide3=0 ide4=0
        ide5=0 ide6=0 ide7=0 ide8=0 ide9=0"

   2.) "ide0=0x1f0,0x3f6,14 ide1=0x170,0x376,15 ide2=0 ide3=0 ide4=0 ide5=0
        ide6=0 ide7=0 ide8=0 ide9=0" 

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How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

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