Complete The Operating System Setup; Other Information You May Need - Dell PowerEdge M1000e Getting Started Manual

Turning On The Blades
Figure 8. Turning on a Blade
Press the power button on each blade, or power on the blades using the systems management software.

Complete The Operating System Setup

If you purchased a preinstalled operating system, see the documentation associated with the operating system. To
install an operating system for the first time, see the installation and configuration documentation for your operating
system. Be sure the operating system is installed before installing hardware or software not purchased with the system.
NOTE: See dell.com/ossupport for the latest information on supported operating systems.
Dell Software License Agreement
Before using your system, read the Dell Software License Agreement that came with your system. You must consider
any media of Dell-installed software as BACKUP copies of the software installed on your system's hard drive. If you do
not accept the terms of the agreement, call the customer assistance telephone number. For customers in the United
States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). For customers outside the United States, visit support.dell.com and select
your country or region from the bottom of the page.

Other Information You May Need

WARNING: See the safety and regulatory information that shipped with your system. Warranty information may be
included within this document or as a separate document.
• The Owner's Manual provides information about system features and describes how to troubleshoot the system
and install or replace system components. This document is available online at support.dell.com/manuals.
• For the Owner's Manuals and Installation Guides for Dell EqualLogic hardware, go to support.equallogic.com.
• The rack documentation included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack, if
required.
• Any media that ships with your system that provides documentation and tools for configuring and managing your
system, including those pertaining to the operating system, system management software, system updates, and
system components that you purchased with your system.
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