Learn to install the AIX® device driver software
for a PCI adapter.
If you are installing the AIX operating system at
this time, install the adapter before you install the operating system.
When you install AIX,
the adapter device driver is automatically installed and the following
procedure does not apply to your situation.
If you are installing only the device driver for a PCI
adapter, perform these steps:
- Log in to the system unit as root user.
- Insert the media containing the device driver software
(for example, the CD) into the media device. If your system
does not have a CD-ROM drive, refer to your system documentation for
performing a Network Installation Management (NIM) installation.
- Type the following System Management Interface Tool (SMIT)
fast path command: smit devinst.
- Press Enter. The Install
Additional Device Software window highlights the INPUT device
/ directory for software option.
- Type the name of the input device that you are using, or
press F4 to select the input device from a
list.
- Press Enter. The Install
Additional Device Software window highlights the SOFTWARE
to install option.
- Press F4 to select List.
- Type / to display the Find window.
- Type the device package name, and press Enter. The system finds and highlights this device driver software.
- Press F7 to select the highlighted
device driver software, and press Enter. The INSTALL ADDITIONAL DEVICE SOFTWARE window
is displayed. The entry fields are automatically updated.
- Press Enter to accept the information. The ARE YOU SURE window is displayed.
- Press Enter to accept the information. The COMMAND STATUS window is displayed.
- The message RUNNING is highlighted to indicate
that the installation and configuration command is in progress.
- When RUNNING changes to OK, scroll
to the bottom of the page and locate the installation summary.
- After a successful installation, SUCCESS displayed
in the Result column of the installation summary
at the bottom of the page.
- Remove the installation media from the drive.
- Press F10 to exit SMIT.
You can verify if the device driver has installed for
the PCI adapter. For instructions, see .
