ADLINK Technology NuPRO-842 Series, User Manual

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34 Getting Started
Setup parameters are divided into different categories. The avail-
able categories are listed in menus. The parameters within the
highlighted (current) category are listed in the bottom portion of
the Setup screen. Context sensitive help is displayed in the right
portion of the screen for each parameter.
Use the arrow keys to select a category from the menu. To display
a submenu, highlight the category and then press the "Enter" key.
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 config-
ured, 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 typ-
ically 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 NuPRO products.
When installation is complete, reboot the system and set the boot
device order in the SETUP boot menu appropriately.