Quick Start Guide

Rescue System
Starts a minimal Linux system without a graphical user interface. For more infor-
mation, see Section 9.6.4.1, “Using the Rescue System” (page 151). This option
is not available on LiveCDs.
Check Installation Media
This option is only available when you install from media created from downloaded
ISOs. In this case it is recommended to check the integrity of the installation
medium. This option starts the installation system before automatically checking
the media. In case the check was successful, the normal installation routine starts.
If a corrupt media is detected, the installation routine aborts.
Firmware Test
Starts a BIOS checker that validates ACPI and other parts of your BIOS. This option
is not available on the LiveCDs.
Memory Test
Tests your system RAM using repeated read and write cycles. Terminate the test
by rebooting. For more information, see Section 9.2.5, “Fails to Boot” (page 134).
This option is not available on the LiveCDs.
Figure 1.1 The Boot Screen
Use the function keys indicated in the bar at the bottom of the screen to change the
language, screen resolution, installation source or to add an additional driver from
your hardware vendor:
[F1]Help
Get context-sensitive help for the active element of the boot screen. Use the arrow
keys to navigate, [Enter] to follow a link, and [Esc] to leave the help screen.
8 Start-Up