Hercules III User Manual Rev A.2
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11. OPERATING SYSTEMS AND BOOTING PROCEDURES
11.1
Windows Operating System Installation Issues
Windows operating systems installation should follow these steps, or some device drivers may not function
correctly under Windows.
1.
Enable CD-ROM support in the BIOS. Change the boot sequence in the BIOS so the system boots from
CD-ROM first.
2.
Insert the Windows installation CD into the CD-ROM and restart the computer.
3.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing Windows.
11.1.1
Driver Installation
Drivers are provided on a CD. Please, follow the instructions included on the CD to install drivers for the different
operating systems.
11.1.2
BIOS Setting for Windows
When using any version of Windows, the Operating System selection in the BIOS setup menus should be set to
Win98. Also,
Legacy Audio
must be disabled for Windows to boot properly.
11.2
DOS Operating Systems Installation Issues
User the following sequence to install DOS operating systems: MS-DOS, FreeDOS and ROM-DOS.
1.
Enable the following in BIOS:
o
Floppy Drive detection
o
Legacy USB support
2.
Change the BIOS boot sequence so the system boots through the USB floppy drive.
3.
Insert the DOS installation floppy disk into the USB floppy drive and start/restart the system.
4.
Install any drivers needed.
Note:
For DOS Ethernet, set
Operating System
to
other
in the BIOS.
Note:
DOS Sound emulation is currently not functional.