User Guide

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SCO UNIX Installation
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If the driver is properly loaded, the following message
appears:
alad.alad:Loading module fd(52)/alad/driver/alad/Driver.o
.text ..........
:
:
alad325: Driver “alad” successfully loaded.
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Insert the Boot floppy diskette and press Enter.
Follow the procedures in your SCO UNIX documentation for
completing the installation.
Installing the Driver When SCO UNIX is Already
Installed
To update or install the alad / alad325 driver if SCO UNIX is already
installed, follow the instructions in this section. The procedures are
similar for all versions of SCO UNIX. Procedures that are specific to
a SCO version are noted when necessary.
Caution:
Improper or corrupt driver updates might destroy
your existing UNIX file system. Back up all important files
before proceeding.
Installing or updating the driver involves the following tasks, which
must be completed in the order presented:
■
Perform a System Backup—Backs up the old UNIX kernel and
any other important files.
■
Use the Install Package—Uses installpkg to load the driver.
■
Modify the mscsi File—Changes the primary host adapter to a
7800 Family host adapter, if necessary.
■
Rebuild the UNIX Kernel—Rebuilds the kernel to reflect the new
changes.
■
Boot the New Kernel—Reboots the computer with the new
kernel.
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