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NOTE
using the Restore Plus! CD), you will need to call Microsoft in order to provide the company with
a Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) number. The SKU information is on the service tag. It is the OS
product number in the lower right hand section of the tag. It should say "OS: XXXXXXX" where
the "XXXXXXX" is the OS product number.
NOTE
management settings (e.g., Energy Star® settings), will need to be reapplied. To learn more
about Energy Star, refer to the Service and Technical Reference Guide for your product and
the Documentation and Diagnostics CD that came with your system.
Software Setup for Linux
This section contains information for installing and customizing your HP Linux Workstation.
Installing and Customizing Linux–Preinstalled Workstations
If you have a Linux-preinstalled workstation, follow the instructions in this section to set up your OS and
software.
After the boot process completes, you can view additional HP Linux documentation by simply opening
your Internet browser (the browser is automatically set to use the local HP documentation page as its
default). You can also access Linux Web links for Red Hat (Internet access required) by using your
Internet browser.
NOTE
workstations, refer to the HP User Manual for Linux, which is located at
support/workstation_manuals. For additional information about HP and Linux, visit
http://www.hp.com/linux.
Starting the Linux Operating System
The first time the HP Workstation is booted, the Red Hat First Boot utility displays. This program allows
you to enter your password, network, graphics, time, and keyboard settings for your workstation.
CAUTION
WORKSTATION UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Turning off the workstation during the
installation process can damage the software that runs the workstation or prevent its proper
installation.
NOTE
might get a blank screen for about 15–30 seconds after you have selected and saved all of your
settings and have exited the utility. This is normal. The boot process continues its execution after
the screen returns.
Restoring the Linux Operating System
NOTE
the latest HP Driver CD to get any new enhancements.
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If you must restore the operating system with Windows OEM CDs (installing without
If you restore your system using the Restore Plus! CD, some settings such as your power
For additional information concerning the setup of Linux–preinstalled or Linux–enabled
Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE
When you enable the YPBind feature in the Network tab of the Linux Setup Tool, you
To restore the Linux OS, the HP Driver CD and Red Hat box set are required. Download
http://www.hp.com/
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