Global Technology Associates GBWA200501-01 manual Setup for GB-Ware Installation

2 – Installation 11

Setup for GB-Ware Installation

The computer (either the intended firewall or an installation proxy computer) must be modified to boot using a CD-ROM drive. This enables the GNAT Box System Software installation CD to activate and install the GB-Ware firewall software when powering on the PC.

Caution

If installing GB-Ware using a proxy computer, temporarily disconnect other (non-GB-Ware) writable drives to prevent accidental erasure during firewall installation. GB-Ware will irrevocably erase the installation’s target disk, and cannot be installed alongside any other disk contents.

Setting the Boot Sequence

Using the appropriate process for your computer system, change the sequence so that the system boots from an IDE CD-ROM drive.

1.Power on the computer and enter the CMOS (BIOS). Do this before any installed operating system (like Windows) boots.

2.Change the boot sequence so that a CD-ROM drive attempts to boot first, before other CD-ROM or hard drives in the IDE controller.

This will enable the GNAT Box System installation CD to boot upon powering up the computer.

3.Save the settings and exit the BIOS. Power off the computer.

Note

Setting the boot sequence varies by the computer. Please consult your computer’s hardware guide to set the boot sequence on your computer.

Installing the Compact Flash Card Reader or IDE Adapter

1.Attach the USB Compact Flash card reader or Compact Flash IDE adapter and insert the Compact Flash card. Alternately, attach a hard drive. See the Appendix for detailed instructions. (Skip this step if installing on an existing hard drive.)

Warning

Only install the Compact Flash IDE adapter when your computer is powered off and unplugged. Failure to unplug the computer could result in destruction of equipment, or serious harm or death due to electrical current. Never install internal computer hardware while it is plugged in or powered on!