Verifying Hardware Compatibility; Installing The Linux Operating System - HP xw Series Setup And Troubleshooting Manual

c. Select the latest version from the Utility Tools section.
d. Download and unpack it (tar zxvf filename.tgz).
2. Copy the ISO image to CD-R bootable media. On another Linux workstation, use the cdrecord utility. Identify
the device address for the CD burner (cdrecord --scanbus).
The default is usually 2, 0, 0.
Example:
cdrecord -v -eject dev=2,0,0 CD0_golden.iso
Installing with the HP Driver CD
To install with the HP Driver CD:
1. Boot the workstation from the Red Hat box set Binary CD 1.
2. Insert the Linux operating system CDs from the Red Hat box set as prompted.
3. Continue following the prompts until the operating system is successfully installed.
4. Configure the X server to start on reboot.
5. Reboot the workstation.
6. Follow the prompts to set up your system with the Red Hat First Boot utility.
7. When prompted in First Boot to add additional CDs, insert the HP Driver CD into the CD-ROM tray of the
workstation.
8. Click Install next to "Additional CDs."
The HP Driver CD window opens.
9. Click Press to begin install....
10. When the install is done, you will have two options, "Reboot now..." on the left-side and "Press to continue,
reboot later..." on the right-side.
11. Click Reboot now....
4.1.2 Installing and Customizing Linux–Enabled Workstations
Linux–enabled workstations are not pre-installed with Linux. They require the HP Installer Kit for Linux and the purchase
of a Red Hat box set. The Installer kit includes the HP CDs necessary to complete the installation of all versions of the
Red Hat box set that have been verified to work on HP Workstation hardware.

Verifying Hardware Compatibility

To see which Linux versions have been verified to work on HP Workstation hardware:
1. Go to www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals.
2. Select your HP Workstation model.
3. Click the Hardware Support Matrix for Linux link.

Installing the Linux Operating System

To install the Linux operating system on your Linux–enabled system:
1. Follow the instructions for "Restoring the Linux Operating System" on page 25 in the previous section.
2. Follow the instructions for "Starting the Linux Operating System" on page 25 in the previous section.
NOTE: For additional information concerning the setup of Linux–preinstalled or Linux–enabled workstations, refer to the
HP User Manual for Linux, located at www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual.
For additional information about HP and Linux, visit www.hp.com/linux.
4.2 Verifying System After First Boot
HP continually strives to implement new enhancements that will increase functionality, performance, and reliability of
your HP Workstation. To ensure that your workstation takes advantage of the latest enhancements, HP recommends that
you install the latest BIOS, driver and software updates on a regular basis.
After successfully booting your system for the first time:
• Verify you have the latest system BIOS loaded. Refer to section 4.2.1 "Upgrading the BIOS" for instructions.
• Verify you have the latest drivers for your system. Refer to section 4.2.2 "Upgrading Device Drivers" for
instructions.
• Review "Locating HP Resources" on page 5 to become familiar with your available HP resources.
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