Sun Solaris 10 Installation - HP ProLiant DL160 G5p Software Configuration Manual

Sun Solaris 10 installation

Section1. Launching the Sun Solaris10 installer
Turn on the server and insert the Sun Solaris 10 DVD.
1.
Reboot the system to the SS10U1 DVD.
2.
Click Solaris, then press Enter.
3.
Type 1 to select the Solaris Interactive Installation option.
4.
After a few minutes, the Proposed Window System Configuration for Installation list appears.
These settings are incorrect and should be modified.
Press Esc to modify the settings and customize the installation.
5.
Section2. Customizing the installation
The Sun Solaris10 Installer shifts to a text-based screen for customizing the hardware selection and
other options.
Use the arrow keys to navigate through them and press F2 to enable a setting.
Kdmconfig – View and Edit Window System Configuration
Click Change Pointing Device, then press F2.
1.
Select the pointing device used by your system, then press F2.
2.
Select Change Video Device/Monitor, then press F2.
3.
Verify that the Video Device setting shows XF86-VESA Matrox Graphics, Inc. Unknown Board,
4.
then press F2.
Select the display device used by your system, then press F2. If you are using a 17-inch CRT
5.
monitor, select MultiFrequency 38 KHz (Up to 1024x768 interlaced).
Select your display device's screen size, then press F2.
6.
Set the preferred Resolution/Color/Refresh Rate settings, then press F2.
7.
HP recommends the 1024 x 768 – 65536 colors option.
Select Save and Test the Window System Configuration, then press F2.
8.
Press F2 again to test the hardware configuration settings you selected.
9.
If you are able to view the sample display, click Yes to return to the GUI installation mode. If the
hardware test fails, repeat steps 1-9 until the correct settings are made.
Select Language
Select the language you prefer for the installation, then press Enter to continue.
Welcome
The Welcome screen appears. Click Next to proceed with the customization.
Network Connectivity
Click Non-networked, then click Next to continue.
Hostname
Enter a hostname for the system, then click Next to continue.
Time Zone
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