Gateway DX4320, Hardware Installation Manual

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Chapter 5: Setting Up the New Drive Automatically
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Setting up the hard drive
The red Drivers CD, the Gateway System Restoration Kit , or the Gateway System
Restoration CD that originally came with your computer contains a program that
will automatically set up an empty hard drive. The program will partition and
format the drive, then install Windows for you. If you are using:
■ The red Drivers CD, go to “Using the red Drivers CD” on page 36.
■
The System Restoration Kit , go to “Using the System Restoration Kit” on
page 38.
■
The System Restoration CD , go to “Using the System Restoration CD” on
page 39.
Using the red Drivers CD
To set up a hard drive automatically using the red Drivers CD:
1
Insert the red Drivers into the CD or DVD drive.
2
Restart your computer.
3
Select
2. Boot from CD-ROM
.
4
Select a language option.
5
Select
1. Delete all files (Automated Fdisk/Format)
.
6
Select
1. Continue deleting all files and restart
.
7
When prompted, press any key to continue.
8
Select
2. Boot from CD-ROM
.
9
Select a language option.
10
Select
2. Automated installation of Windows (XP or 2000)
.
Tips & Tricks If you do not have your original system CDs, go to
www.support.gateway.com to download any drivers you
need.