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7.3.4. Use a boot option to specify a driver update image file on a network

Choose this method only for completely new drivers

This method only works to introduce completely new drivers, not to update existing drivers.
Type linux dd=URL (where URL is the HTTP, FTP, or NFS address of a driver update image) at the boot prompt at the start of the installation process and press Enter. The installer will retrieve the driver update image from that address and use it during installation.