FastTrak Series Linux Driver Version 1.02.0.21
Installation Note for RedHat Linux [05/31/2002]
[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 PDC20265R or PDC20270
(FastTrak100 Lite motherboard-embedded solutions or FastTrak100TX2)
running with Linux kernel versions 2.4.x, be aware of additional
instructions to be performed.
See Item 1.3 below for description of the issue which use of the
driver and instructions solves.
1.2 Support List
PDC20262 FastTrak66
PDC20265R FastTrak100 Lite
PDC20267 FastTrak100
PDC20270 FastTrak LP/TX2/TX4
PDC20271 FastTrak TX2000
PDC20276 MBFastTrak133 Lite
PDC20277 SBFastTrak133 Lite
with
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)
Red Hat 7.3 (kernel 2.4.18-3)
1.3 Linux kernel 2.4.x ATA issue on FastTrak Series PDC20265R/PDC20270
Linux Kernels 2.4.x misidentifies PDC20265R/PDC20270 (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.
This called "IDE issue."
[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.) If you are in "IDE issue", please press TAB key and append parameters
(see Note 1 below).
--- OR ---
If you are NOT in "IDE issue", 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 7.1/7.2/7.3, 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.) If you are in "IDE issue", when the Boot Loader Configuration menu
is displayed, please type parameters (see NOTE 2 below) in the Kernel
parameters field.
--- OR ---
If NOT in "IDE issue", 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 7.1/7.2/7.3.
Press Ctrl-Alt-F2 when installation at the "Congratulations" 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"
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.