Installing The Operating System And Software; Microsoft Windows Xp Professional; Installing Or Upgrading Device Drivers; Creating A Restore Diskette - HP Xw9300 - Workstation - 1 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

Installing the Operating System and Software

The following section discusses the operating system and HP software installation procedures.
• "Microsoft Windows XP Professional" on page 34
• "Linux-Preinstalled Workstations" on page 35
• "Linux-Enabled Workstations" on page 37
• "HP Software" on page 38

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

The first time you turn on your workstation, you are 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 the process, do not turn off your workstation unless you are directed to
do so.

Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers

To install hardware devices, such as a printer, display adapter, or network adapter after the operating
system is installed, the operating system needs access to the appropriate software drivers for the devices.
To copy the drivers to your system, perform one of the following actions:
• Copy the drivers from the CD that was supplied with the peripheral device because manufacturers
usually send drivers on the CD.
Go to the Help & Support Center installed on your system (on most factory-installed Windows XP
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operating systems), click Start > Help & Support. Click the icon above HP Software & Drivers
Download and review or select available updates.
• Visit the HP Support Web site:
a. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport.
b. Select your HP Workstation from the list.
c. In the "I would like to" section, click download drivers and software.
d. In the "select operating system" section, select your OS.
e. Locate the driver and click download next to your desired file. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete installation.
• Visit the Web site of the manufacturer of the peripheral device if no drivers can be found with the other
methods.

Creating a Restore Diskette

To create a restore diskette for Windows XP, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System
Tools > System Restore and follow the on-screen instructions.
34 Installing or Restoring the Operating System