Ordering Backup Software; Software Setup For Red Hat Linux; Setting Up And Customizing Red Hat Linux-Preinstalled Workstations; Starting Red Hat Linux - HP xw series Setup And Troubleshooting Manual

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uninstalled; the recovery partition is deleted, the user partition is extended to reclaim the unused
space, and the

Ordering backup software

You can order a Recovery Disc Set from HP by contacting the HP support center. To obtain the support
center telephone number for your region:
1.
Visit http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html.
2.
Select your region.
3.
Under the Call HP heading, click Technical support after you buy.
NOTE:
Before calling HP to order the software, be sure to have the serial number of your workstation
available. Refer to

Software setup for Red Hat Linux

This section contains information for installing, setting up, and customizing your HP Linux Workstation
when running the Red Hat Linux operating system.

Setting up and customizing Red Hat 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 opening your
Internet browser (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:
For additional information concerning the setup of preinstalled Linux or Linux-enabled
workstations, see the HP Workstation User Manual for Linux, which is located at
support/linux_user_manual. For additional information about HP and Linux, visit
linux.

Starting Red Hat Linux

The first time the HP Workstation is booted, the Red Hat First Boot utility appears. This program allows
you to enter your password, network, graphics, time, and keyboard settings for your workstation.

Downloading the latest HP driver CD

Refer to "Obtaining the HP Installer Kit for Linux from the HP Support Website" in the HP Workstations
User Manual for Linux.

Installing with the HP driver CD

Refer to "Installing with the HP Installer Kit for Linux" in the HP Workstations User Manual for Linux.

Restoring Red Hat Linux

The HP Driver CD and Red Hat box set are required to restore the Red Hat Linux Operating System.
Download the latest HP Driver CD (Downloading the latest HP driver CD) to receive any new
enhancements.
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boot prompt is removed.
Ventilation, COA label, and serial number label information on page 9
http://www.hp.com/
http://www.hp.com/
Software setup for Red Hat Linux
for details.
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