Intel ICH6R, v.0.93c, A05
Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.This package provides updated ata_piix drivers for Intel ICH5 and ICH6 SATA controllers for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 (RHEL 3).
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Fixes & Enhancements
This package provides the following enhancements over the ata_piix driver included with the Red Hat
Enterprise Linux 3 kernels:
* Provides 4-port Intel ICH6 and ICH6R SATA controller support
* Fixes a bug in the 2.4.21-4.EL, 2.4.21-9.EL, and 2.4.21-15.EL kernels that did not allow
the OS to boot from the secondary SATA drive on the PowerEdge 700 and 750
* Fixes a bug for RHEL 3 Update 2 (2.4.21-15.EL kernel) that prevents a PowerEdge 700 and 750
from booting when no CD ROM is present.
Read MoreEnterprise Linux 3 kernels:
* Provides 4-port Intel ICH6 and ICH6R SATA controller support
* Fixes a bug in the 2.4.21-4.EL, 2.4.21-9.EL, and 2.4.21-15.EL kernels that did not allow
the OS to boot from the secondary SATA drive on the PowerEdge 700 and 750
* Fixes a bug for RHEL 3 Update 2 (2.4.21-15.EL kernel) that prevents a PowerEdge 700 and 750
from booting when no CD ROM is present.
Version
0.93c, A05
Release date
07 Oct 2004
Download Type
Driver
Category
Storage
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats
File Format: A tar file for software installation
File Name: ata_piix-0.93c-1b.tar.gz
File Size: 584.59 KB
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Supported Operating Systems
Red Hat® Ent Linux 3
Applies to
ICH6R
Installation instructions
Custom Instructions for ata_piix-0.93c-1b.tar.gz:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link to accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Log in as the root user
2. At a command prompt, type "tar xzvf ata_piix-0.93c-1b.tar.gz to extract the files from the compressed archive
3. At a command prompt, type "cd ata_piix-0.93c-1b"
4. Download the latest dkms RPM from support.dell.com, or install the one from the archive by typing "rpm -Uvh dkms-1.10-1.noarch.rpm". If you receive a message that a newer dkms is installed on your system already, proceed to the next step
5. At a command prompt, type "rpm -Uvh ata_piix-0.93c-1dkms.noarch.rpm" to install the device driver.
Using a Driver Disk to install Red Hat Enterprise Linux
The driver disk images are signified by the corresponding Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Update release and the OS architecture. For example, GU1U2 means the image supports installations for Gold, Update 1, and Update2, while i386 or x86_64 means it supports a specific OS architecuture
1. Put a floppy disk into the floppy drive on your system
2. At a command prompt, type "dd if= of=/dev/fd0". The driver disk is now ready to use
3. Boot to your Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 installation media in the system you wish to install. At the "boot:" prompt, type "linux dd" to start the installation process.
4. When prompted, put the floppy into the floppy drive and follow the onscreen instructions.
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link to accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Log in as the root user
2. At a command prompt, type "tar xzvf ata_piix-0.93c-1b.tar.gz to extract the files from the compressed archive
3. At a command prompt, type "cd ata_piix-0.93c-1b"
4. Download the latest dkms RPM from support.dell.com, or install the one from the archive by typing "rpm -Uvh dkms-1.10-1.noarch.rpm". If you receive a message that a newer dkms is installed on your system already, proceed to the next step
5. At a command prompt, type "rpm -Uvh ata_piix-0.93c-1dkms.noarch.rpm" to install the device driver.
Using a Driver Disk to install Red Hat Enterprise Linux
The driver disk images are signified by the corresponding Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Update release and the OS architecture. For example, GU1U2 means the image supports installations for Gold, Update 1, and Update2, while i386 or x86_64 means it supports a specific OS architecuture
1. Put a floppy disk into the floppy drive on your system
2. At a command prompt, type "dd if=
3. Boot to your Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 installation media in the system you wish to install. At the "boot:" prompt, type "linux dd" to start the installation process.
4. When prompted, put the floppy into the floppy drive and follow the onscreen instructions.
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