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Setting up SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED)

HP offers a 64-bit SLED 11 preload on some Z series workstations and supports 64-bit SLED 11 on other workstations.

Various versions of SLED are certified and supported by Novell on HP workstations. For more information, refer to the Novell certification bulletin search page at http://developer.novell.com/ yessearch.

Setting up preloaded SLED

To set up SLED on systems preloaded with the operating system:

1.Start the workstation.

2.When prompted, enter the workstation installation settings: password, network, graphics, time, keyboard settings, and SUSE Customer Center Configuration.

NOTE: You can activate your SUSE subscription from the SUSE Customer Center Configuration screen. To view the full SUSE Customer Center documentation, go to http://www.suse.com/ documentation and select your operating system.

Installing SLED with the CD Installer Kit

1.If an HP driver CD did not come with your workstation, create one (see HP Installer Kit for Linux (HPIKL) on page 29.

2.Install the operating system using the CDs or DVDs included in the SUSE box-set.

3.After successfully installing the operating system, reboot the workstation.

4.Insert your HP driver CD. The HPIKL installation software automatically starts. Follow the prompts to install the contents.

Warranty

HP provides configuration and installation support for SLED 11 on Z series workstations for up to 90 days from date of purchase. Novell also provides support for all versions of SLED that are certified on HP workstations.

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