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Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel

Xeon

Processor-Based Servers (or Workstations) Rev 1.0

5 Setup and Configuration of Red Hat

Enterprise Linux

Outline of Red Hat

Enterprise Linux

4 Update 2

Operating System Installation

Perform the following steps to install the Red Hat Linux System:

1. BIOS Configuration

2. Text Based Installation

3. Graphics Based Installation

BIOS Configuration

1. Turn on the server and quickly enter BIOS by pressing F2 during boot up. Under boot priority

section, make sure you first boot device is CD-ROM.

Text Based Installation

1. Insert Red Hat

Enterprise Linux

4 Update 2 disk 1 (of 4).

2. Reset the system, and it will boot up from the bootable CD.

3. As Figure 5-1 shows, the installation will request you to select a method to install the operating

system, press Enter to install Red Hat Linux in text mode.

Figure 5-1