Linux-Enabled Workstations; Verifying Hardware Compatibility; Installing The Linux Operating System; Upgrading Device Drivers - HP xw9300 Service And Technical Reference Manual

Linux-Enabled Workstations

Linux-enabled HP Workstations require the HP Installer Kit for Linux and the purchase of a Red Hat box set.
The Installer Kit includes the HP CDs necessary to complete the installation of all versions of the Red Hat
box set that have been verified to work on HP Workstation hardware.

Verifying Hardware Compatibility

To see which Linux versions have been verified to work on HP Workstation hardware:
1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_manuals.
2. Select your HP Workstation model.
3. Click the Hardware Support Matrix for Linux link.

Installing the Linux Operating System

To install the Linux operating system on your Linux-enabled system:
1. Follow the instructions for
2. Follow the instructions for
NOTE: For more information on setting up Linux-preinstalled or Linux-enabled HP Workstations, refer to
the HP User Manual for Linux, which is located at http://www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual. For
more information about HP and Linux, visit http://www.hp.com/linux.

Upgrading Device Drivers

If you must install new drivers, go to
Device Drivers" on page 36
"Restoring the Linux Operating System" on page 35
"Starting the Linux Operating System" on page 35
http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport
in the previous section for more instructions.
in the previous section.
in the previous section.
or refer to
Installing the Operating System and Software
"Upgrading
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