Intel(R) Integrated Performance Primitives 6.0 for Linux* OS Installation Guide Contents Introduction System Requirements Obtaining Intel IPP Installing Intel IPP Uninstalling Intel IPP Obtaining Technical Support Disclaimer and Legal Information Introduction This document explains how to install and configure for use the Intel(R) Integrated Performance Primitives (Intel(R) IPP) for Linux* OS product. Installation is a multi-step process. Please read this document in its entirety before beginning and follow the steps in sequence. For information about the product contents, including new and changed features, please refer to the separate Release Notes. If you have a previous (lower numbered) version of the Intel IPP for Linux* OS installed, you do not need to uninstall it before installing this version. If you choose to uninstall the older version, you may do so before or after installing this version. Any previous installation of Intel(R) IPP 6.0 for Linux* on IA-32 Intel(R) Architecture must be uninstalled before installing this version. System Requirements Please check release notes under directory /doc for more details Obtaining Intel IPP Before installing Intel IPP, you should check the Product Downloads section of Intel(R) Registration Center (https://registrationcenter.intel.com) to see if a newer version or update is available. The version on CD or as listed in your electronic download license letter may not be the most current. The Intel IPP cryptography library requires a separate registration and access to download, please follow the instructions at http://www3.intel.com/cd/software/products/asmo-na/eng/238683.htm to make request. Installing Intel IPP Pre-Installation Instructions Note: the default installation directory for the Intel(R) IPP version 6.0 for Linux* is /opt/intel/ipp/6.0.x.xxx/ia32(em64t or itanium or lp32) Installation Instructions Perform the following steps to install Intel IPP (IA-32 package is given below as as an example). Unpack the Intel IPP package in a directory to which you have write access. > tar zxvf l_ipp_ia32_p_6.0.x.xxx.tgz Run the installation script Execute the install script in the directory where the tar file was extracted. > cd l_ipp_ia32_p_6.0.x.xxx > ./install.sh The install script will display a series of dialog screens. Please follow instructions to begin the Intel IPP installation. You will then be prompted to read and accept EULA by "accept" or reject it by "decline". You will then be prompted to enter your Intel IPP for Linux serial number or select other type of product activation. If you are not logged in as root, you will be asked if you want to install as root, which will update the system RPM database, or not as root, which won't use the system RPM database. Use the non-root install if you want to install to a private area. The install script then does some prerequisite checking and displays the optional and critical prerequisites missing. You should resolve all critical issues before install continuation. Optional issues can be missed, but it is strongly recommended to fix it before install continuation. The install will then continue - you may be prompted to specify install paths or to press enter to proceed through install steps. At the end of the installation, you will be prompted to register for Intel(R) Premier Support. Please follow provided instructions. If you do not wish to register, press q and press enter to exit. Installation Warning for RPM 4.0.2 and RPM 4.1 RPM 4.0.2 cannot install to a non-default directory. This has been resolved in RPM 4.0.3. RPM 4.1 cannot install to a non-default directory. This has been resolved in RPM 4.11 to 4.2. Uninstalling or Modifying Intel IPP Please follow the steps below to uninstall Intel IPP. If you installed as root, you will need to log in as root To uninstall the Intel IPP: /uninstall.sh or if you've installed Intel IPP to the default directory, use /opt/intel/ipp/6.0.x.xxx/ia32(em64t or itanium or lp32)/uninstall.sh Note: uninstalling the Intel IPP does not delete the corresponding license file. If you have an Evaluation license and decide to upgrade to a Commercial license, you must complete the following steps after obtaining the commercial serial number: 1. Replace the evaluation .lic file with the new commercial .lic file to the license directory (default license directory:/opt/intel/licenses) 2. Register the new serial number at https://registrationcenter.intel.com 3. Re-installation is not required. Obtaining Technical Support Your feedback is very important to us. To receive technical support for the tools provided in this product and technical information including FAQ's and product updates, you need to be registered for an Intel(R) Premier Support account on our secure web site, https://premier.intel.com. If you did not register as part of the installation process, please register at https://registrationcenter.intel.com Note: If you are having trouble registering or are unable to access your Premier Support account, contact at https://registrationcenter.intel.com/support For general support information please visit http://www.intel.com/software/products/support/. Disclaimer and Legal Information The information in this document is subject to change without notice and Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document or any software that may be provided in association with this document. 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