Promise SATA150 Series Linux Driver Version 1.00.0.11
Installation Note for RedHat Linux 8.0/9 [07/09/2003]
Contents
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- Introduction
- Installation
INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Foreword
This driver diskette should be used with all Promise SATA150 Series
adapter and onboard chipsets running under RedHat Linux operating
systems.
Do NOT use this diskette for other linux distributions or other Promise
product
1.2 Support List
Chipset Adapter Name
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PDC20318 Promise SATA150 TX4
PDC20375 Promise SATA150 TX2plus
PDC20378 Promise SATA 378
PDC20618 Promise Ultra 618
OS Kernel Version
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Red Hat 8.0 kernel 2.4.18-14
Red Hat 9 kernel 2.4.20-8
INSTALLATION
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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 "SATA150 Driver Disk".
2.1 To install the SATA150 Series Linux Driver into an EXISTING SYSTEM:
1.) Boot linux system and login as root.
2.) Insert SATA150 Driver Disk for install SATA150 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 SATA150 driver when linux booting everytime.
# cd ..
# umount /dev/fd0
2.2 To install the SATA150 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.) Please type "expert" (without quotations) at the "boot:" prompt, then
press the enter key.
4.) At the "Devices" dialog box, insert the SATA150 Driver Disk in the
floppy drive and then select "OK" or "Yes".
5.) Continue with the installation as normal.
6.) When installation is at the "Congratulations" menu (final step).
a.) Press Ctrl-Alt-F2 to swtich screen.
b.) Insert the SATA150 Driver Disk floppy, issue commands to load
SATA150 driver.
# umount /tmp/fd0 (this command may fail, ignore it)
# chroot /mnt/sysimage
# mount /dev/fd0 /mnt
# cd /mnt
# sh setup-ut
# cd /
# umount /mnt
# exit
c.) Please Press Ctrl-Alt-F7 and click "Exit" button to finish
installation.
Download Driver Pack
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.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.