Thanks to everyone who has helped me with this. I'm getting closer. I compiled a 2.2.15 kernel with Compaq Smart Array2, placed it onto the Rescue floppy and ran the following rdev commands on the kernel image: The install can now see the controller and the 1 logical drive (YES!!!!).
rdev -R linux 1 rdev -r linux 0 rdev -v linux -1 rdev linux /dev/ram0 However, I fear there is a problem with the kernel I compiled. I included all the features required by http://http.us.debian.org/debian/dists/potato/main/disks-i386/current/doc/ch -boot-floppy-techinfo.en.html#s-rescue-replace-kernel but, after I select my Keyboard type, I get the message: Can't write to temporary user settings file /tmp/keybd_settings. I assume it means that it cannot write to the Ram Disk (it wouldn't try to write to the floppy, and the disk isn't even partitioned yet). Any clues as to what's up? I think I'm pretty close. ==================================================== A. Scott White Director of Information Systems and Product Strategy ACS Healthcare Solutions Group