User`s guide

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3.5 Operating System Installation
For more detailed information about your operating system, refer to the
documentation provided by the operating system vendor.
Install peripheral devices. CompactPCI devices are automatically configured
by the BIOS during the boot sequence.
Most operating systems require initial installation on a hard drive from a
floppy or CDROM drive. These devices should be configured, installed, and
tested with the supplied drivers before attempting to load the new operating
system.
Read the release notes and installation documentation provided by the
operating system vendor. Be sure to read any README files or documents
provided on the distribution disks, as these typically note documentation
discrepancies or compatibility problems.
Select the appropriate boot device order in the SETUP boot menu depending
on the OS installation media used. For example, if the OS includes a
bootable installation floppy, select Floppy as the first boot device and reboot
the system with the installation floppy installed in the floppy drive. (Note that
if the installation requires a non-bootable CD-ROM, it is necessary to boot an
OS with the proper CD-ROM drivers in order to access the CD-ROM drive).
Proceed with the OS installation as directed, being sure to select appropriate
device types if prompted. Refer to the appropriate hardware manuals for
specific device types and compatibility modes of ADLINK NuIPC products.
When installation is complete, reboot the system and set the boot device
order in the SETUP boot menu appropriately.