Promise SATA150 Series Linux Driver Version 1.00.0.11
Installation Guide for SuSE Linux [07/10/2003]
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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
adapters and onboard chipsets running SuSE Linux.
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 Ultra618
OS Kernel Version
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SuSE 8.1 kernel 2.4.19
SuSE 8.2 kernel 2.4.20
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 "Promise 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 Promise SATA150 Driver Diskette
Issue command to load new driver at the # command prompt:
# mount /dev/fd0 /mnt
# cd /mnt
# sh install (Answer Yes/No when inquire setup configuration)
You can answer Yes to load SATA150 driver when linux booting everytime.
# cd /
# umount /mnt
2.2 To install the SATA150 Series Linux Driver into a NEW SYSTEM:
1) Start the SuSE installation by booting from SuSE CD1.
2) When CD boots,
- SuSE 8.1 user:
press left "Alt" key and choose the first option "Installation".
- SuSE 8.2 user:
press F3 for Driver Disk and select "Installation" option.
If SMP system please select "Installation - ACPI Disabled" option.
3) Insert the Promise SATA150 Driver Diskette when it displays
"Please insert the Driver Update floppy".
4) Continue with the installation as normal.
5) If you are using SMP system, please add a parameter "acpi=off" to
"kernel boot parameters" in "Booting" menu of "Installation Settings".
Note:
There is a SMP issue on SuSE Linux SMP kernel. If you got problems
on SuSE with SMP system. It is recommended to append "acpi=off" parameters
into boot loader or select "Installation - ACPI Disabled" on SuSE linux SMP.
If you booting with SuSE linux 8.1/8.2 occur problems, please add kernel
parameters "acpi=off" into boot loader, especially in SMP motherboards.
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.