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Compaq ProLiant ML330 Setup and Installation Guide
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
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Donna Hollas
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Compaq ProLiant ML330 Setup and Installation Guide
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c-ch2 Overview of Server Installation.doc
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Operating System Purchased Separately
If you purchased your operating system (OS) separately, you must install it
using the SmartStart and Support Software CD. Refer to the Server Setup and
Management pack for instructions on using SmartStart. The first time the
server is configured, the SmartStart program automatically creates a necessary
partition on your hard drive. This partition cannot be used for any other
purpose and is not a traditional system partition.
Follow this sequence when installing your operating system for the first time:
CAUTION:
Use the SmartStart and Support Software CD as recovery software
only. Starting the server from the SmartStart and Support Software CD
reconfigures the system and causes all data on the server to be lost.
IMPORTANT:
To reduce the risk of damage to your server, complete the installation
process by following the detailed procedures provided later in this chapter and in other
sections of the setup and installation guide.
1.
Review all guidelines listed from the beginning of this chapter through
Step 1 of the “Preconfigured Operating System” section.
2.
Run the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing F10
F10
F10
F10 (when prompted) to select
the type of operating system and set the date and time. For more
information on the BIOS Setup Utility, see Chapter 5, “Server
Configuration and Utilities.”
3.
Install the SmartStart and Support Software CD. For SmartStart and
Support Software CD initialization procedures, refer to the Server Setup
and Management pack shipped with your server or see Chapter 5,
“Server Configuration and Utilities.”
4.
Install Compaq Insight Manager to manage the server. For Compaq
Management CD initialization procedures, refer to the Server Setup and
Management pack shipped with your server.
5.
Register your server. For server registration information, refer to the
Server Setup and Management pack shipped with your server or register
your Compaq server online at
http://www.compaq.com/register
. Send us your
name, server serial number, and operating system (OS) information.
You may also use your SmartStart Server Profile Diskette to register
after configuring your server with SmartStart. Simply follow the
instructions on our website and insert the SmartStart Server Profile
Diskette when prompted.