2 – Installation 11
Setup for GB-Ware Installation
The computer (either the intended firewall or an installation proxy
computer) must be modified to boot using a CD-ROM drive. This enables
the GNAT Box System Software installation CD to activate and install the
GB-Ware firewall software when powering on the PC.
Caution
If installing GB-Ware using a proxy computer, temporarily disconnect
other (non-GB-Ware) writable drives to prevent accidental erasure
during firewall installation. GB-Ware will irrevocably erase the
installation’s target disk, and cannot be installed alongside any other
disk contents.
Setting the Boot Sequence
Using the appropriate process for your computer system, change the
sequence so that the system boots from an IDE CD-ROM drive.
1. Power on the computer and enter the CMOS (BIOS). Do this before
any installed operating system (like Windows) boots.
2. Change the boot sequence so that a CD-ROM drive attempts to
boot first, before other CD-ROM or hard drives in the IDE controller.
This will enable the GNAT Box System installation CD to boot upon
powering up the computer.
3. Save the settings and exit the BIOS. Power off the computer.
Note
Setting the boot sequence varies by the computer. Please consult
your computer’s hardware guide to set the boot sequence on your
computer.
Installing the Compact Flash Card Reader or IDE Adapter
1. Attach the USB Compact Flash card reader or Compact Flash IDE
adapter and insert the Compact Flash card. Alternately, attach a
hard drive. See the Appendix for detailed instructions. (Skip this
step if installing on an existing hard drive.)
Warning
Only install the Compact Flash IDE adapter when your computer is
powered off and unplugged. Failure to unplug the computer could
result in destruction of equipment, or serious harm or death due to
electrical current. Never install internal computer hardware while it
is plugged in or powered on!
