Chapter 4. Installing Device Drivers; Installing Device Drivers On An Aix System - LG GSA-4167B Installation And Using Manual

Chapter 4. Installing Device Drivers

Device driver software is provided in AIX and other operating systems that support this
DVD-RAM drive. However, if you need to install device drivers, follow the installation
procedures provided in your operating system documentation. This chapter provides
instructions for installing device drivers on an AIX system.

Installing Device Drivers on an AIX System

To install device drivers:
1. At the system prompt, log in as a root user.
2. Insert the device driver media into the appropriate media device.
3. To start SMIT, type:
smit devinst
at the prompt, then press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software panel
displays. The INPUT device/directory for software option is highlighted for
selection.
4. Press F4 to display a list of input devices from which you can select. The cursor is
already positioned on the input device entry field.
5. Either type the name of the input device in the entry field or select the appropriate
device. Press Enter. The Install Additional Device Software panel displays the
device you selected in the INPUT device/directory for software field. The
SOFTWARE to install option is highlighted.
6. Press F4 to display a list of the device packages you can install.
7. To display the Find window, type:
/
in the field where the cursor is positioned.
8. Type the following device package name:
devices.scsi.disk.rte
Press Enter.
9. Press F7 to select the device package name, and press Enter. The Install
Additional Device Software panel displays the completed required fields.
10. Press Enter. The ARE YOU SURE list displays.
11. Press Enter. The COMMAND STATUS panel displays. The term RUNNING is
highlighted, indicating that the software is being installed and configured.
12. When RUNNING changes to OK, scroll down to the bottom of the panel and locate
the Installation Summary. If the installation was successful, SUCCESS displays at the
bottom of the panel in the Result column of the Installation Summary.
13. Remove the device driver software media from the media device.
14. Press F10 to exit SMIT.
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