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Re: Intel servers: Debian support? (spec. RAID controllers)



On Friday, 22.04.2005 at 12:37 -0300, Henrique de Moraes Holschuh wrote:

> > Which kernel modules do these controllers use?  Compiling a new kernel
> 
> Intel GDTH from what I recall.

Thanks ...

> > is not a problem.  What about *installing* though, if the installation
> > CD doesn't support the controller?
> 
> I made a bootable CD with the proper kernel.  And it is possible that the
> newer debian install images can boot/install your system, so try the latest
> one.
> 
> > Do you mean you have to install Windows in order to do the firmware/BIOS
> > setup?
> 
> No, intel's CD will do it before even attempting an windows install.

Ah, right: so Intel's CDs are bootable and let you set up the RAID
arrays etc., prior to installing *any* OS?

Dave.
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