User`s manual

34 • Getting Started
3.4 Operating System Installation
For more detailed information about the operating system, refer to the
documentation provided by the operating system vendor.
PXI/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 a CD-ROM 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 all the 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/BIOS 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 and be sure to select appropriate
device types if prompted. Refer to the appropriate hardware manuals for
specific device types and compatibility modes of ADLINK PXI products.
When installation is complete, reboot the system, and set the boot device
order in the SETUP boot menu appropriately.