Chapter 5: Setting Up the New Drive Automatically
Setting up the hard drive
The red Drivers CD, the Gateway System Restoration Kit, or the Gateway System
Restoration CD that originally came with your computer contains a program that
will automatically set up an empty hard drive. The program will partition and
format the drive, then install Windows for you. If you are using:
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The red Drivers CD, go to "Using the red Drivers CD" on page 36.
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The System Restoration Kit, go to "Using the System Restoration Kit" on
page 38.
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The System Restoration CD, go to "Using the System Restoration CD" on
page 39.
Tips & Tricks
Using the red Drivers CD
To set up a hard drive automatically using the red Drivers CD:
1
Insert the red Drivers into the CD or DVD drive.
2
Restart your computer.
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Select
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Select a language option.
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Select
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Select
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When prompted, press any key to continue.
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Select
9
Select a language option.
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Select
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If you do not have your original system CDs, go to
www.support.gateway.com
need.
2. Boot from CD-ROM
1. Delete all files (Automated Fdisk/Format)
1. Continue deleting all files and restart
2. Boot from CD-ROM
2. Automated installation of Windows (XP or 2000)
www.gateway.com
to download any drivers you
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