Chapter 3: Getting Started
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Installing the Operating System
For more detailed information about your operating system, refer to the documentation
provided by the operating system vendor and to the PT Web site.
To install the operating system:
1. Install peripheral devices. AMC devices are automatically configured by the BIOS during the boot
sequence.
2. Most operating systems require initial installation on a hard drive from a USB CD/DVD or PXE. These
devices should be configured, installed, and tested with the supplied drivers before attempting to load
the new operating system.
3. Read the release notes and installation documentation provided by the operating system vendor. Be
sure to read any readme files or documents provided with the OS as these typically note
documentation discrepancies or compatibility problems.
4. Select the appropriate boot device order in the setup boot menu depending on the OS installation
media used. To boot from a USB CD/DVD, first connect the USB drive, then enter the BIOS setup
utility and move the “CD-ROM” device to the top of the boot list (or above any other bootable
devices). See
.
5. 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 PT products. A link to PT manuals is available in the topic
6. When installation is complete, reboot the system and set the boot device order in the setup boot
menu.
Note:
For more information about the BIOS setup utility, see the topic
USB CD/DVD
To run the BIOS setup utility with a bootable OS installation CD or DVD in an external USB drive:
1. Cable an external USB CD/DVD drive to the USB port on the AMC123.
2. Ensure the USB CD/DVD drive is powered on.
3. Insert the bootable OS installation CD/DVD into the drive.
4. Run the AMC123 BIOS setup utility by hitting the F2 key while the module is booting up.
5. Ensure that the USB device is listed in the Boot Devices and is above any other device that may have
a bootable OS image (i.e. hard drive).
a. Use the right arrow key to highlight the
Bootcategory
in the setup menu. The
Boot Settings
information appears in the main setup screen.
b. Arrow down to
Boot Device Priority
and press
<Enter>
. The boot order list appears and the top
position in the boot order is highlighted.
c. Press
<Enter>
. A dialog box with a list of boot devices appears.
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