Installing Or Restoring The Operating System; Installing The Operating System And Software; Installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional - HP xw4000 Service & Reference Manual

Installing or Restoring the Operating System

Depending on the workstation model, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (with latest Service
Pack), Microsoft XP Professional, or Red Hat® Linux® is preinstalled. The operating system is
configured automatically the first time the computer is turned on.
Ä CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware devices to your computer until the operating system is
successfully installed. Doing so may cause errors and may prevent the operating system from installing
properly.
Ä CAUTION: Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL
THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Turning off the computer during the installation process might damage the
software that runs the computer.
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Installing the Operating System and Software

The following sections discuss the operating system and HP software installation procedures.

1.1.1 Installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

The first time you turn on the computer, you will be prompted to select a language for the
operating system. After selecting the language, read and follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the installation of the operating system. This takes approximately 10 minutes,
depending on the system hardware configuration. During this process, do not turn off your
computer unless you are directed to do so.
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers
To install hardware devices such as a printer, a display adapter, or network adapter after the
operating system installation is completed, the operating system needs access to the appropriate
software drivers for the devices.
To locate the most current device drivers go to
The I386 directory and its subdirectories provide the HP-specific integration of the operating
system for the computer model and include device drivers supported by Windows 2000.
When prompted for the I386 directory on the operating system CD, replace the path specification
with C:\I386 or use the browse button of the dialog box to browse the computer for the I386
folder.
The service pack for Windows 2000 Professional has been integrated into the program.
Service Reference Guide
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