Booting The Server Companion Dvd - Gateway E-9425R User Manual

CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Server

Booting the Server Companion DVD

Important
Although the Server Companion DVD is
bootable, it does not include network
operating system files and is not intended
to restore your operating system.
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At the command line, change directories to the USB Disk-on-key device.
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Run the update utility batchfile on the USB Disk-on-key device.
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By booting the Server Companion DVD you can re-install the Operating System,
repair applications and drivers, or exit to the command prompt.
To boot to this DVD:
With your server turned on, insert the Server Companion DVD into the DVD
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drive.
Restart your server. A message appears asking you to select an option.
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Press any key to boot from the DVD. The Gateway Options Main Menu
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appears.
Follow any on-screen instructions.
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You can use the options in this menu to reformat your hard drive, create
mass-storage driver disks, or reload Windows and selected applications.
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