Installation guide

HPQ server-specific note
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Additional Notes
HPQ server-specific note
When using Compaq systems, it is highly recommended that the
Compaq SmartStart CD be run to configure the Compaq server prior
to installing the Linux operating system. The SmartStart CD is
shipped by Compaq with their systems, and is a bootable CD that is
used to configure Compaq servers. If another operating system is
selected other than Linux, there may be problems installing the
operating system or using the drivers installed in the kernel.
Follow these steps to select Linux as the primary operating system
from the Compaq SmartStart CD:
1. Boot the Compaq server using the SmartStart CD.
2. Select the System Configuration Utility.
3. Once the System Configuration Utility has started, a window
titled Steps in Configuring Your Computer appears, with the
following options listed:
• Step 1: Important System Configuration Information
• Step 2: Add or Remove Boards
• Step 3: View or Edit Details
• Step 4: Examine Switches or Print Report
• Step 5: Save and Exit
Select Step 3: View or Edit Details.
4. In the new window, select Primary Operating System (the first
item in the list); then select Unix from the list of possibilities.
5. Another list of UNIXes appears; select Linux from this list.
6. Select ENTER; then select <F10> Done.
7. The console returns to the Steps in Configuring Your Computer
window. Select Step 5: Save and Exit.
When prompted, select Save the configuration and restart the
computer.
8. When prompted again to save your configuration and reboot,
press ENTER to reboot the system.
9. You may then proceed with installing your operating system.