Chapter 8

Installing TurboLinux Server 6.5

￿￿Your HP server comes with a Generic 104-key PC keyboard and a 2 Button Mouse.

￿￿HP recommends using Automatic Partitioning ("Partition Disk" section)

NOTE

The network settings need to be customized to your

 

environment. Please refer to TurboLinux manuals should you

 

need further details on the networking settings.

 

 

￿￿HP recommends selecting "Everything" for the Installation Type, because this is the only mode that includes the X Window graphical interface.

￿￿Should you select "Everything" for the Installation Type, you will be prompted for your monitors and video hardware references.

o You can find HP monitors references on the back of your monitor.

o HP Server tc2110 comes with an nVidia video chip which is automatically detected by TurboLinux.

￿￿HP recommends selecting login type as "Graphical" ("Configure X" section).

PHASE 3 – Complete the Installation

1.Upon completion of the customization, the installation program asks for confirmation before proceeding with the install. Click Yes/Next to proceed.

2.You may install additional packages once the above installation is completed. Additional packages require specific TurboLinux CD-ROMs.

3.HP recommends that you create a boot diskette that will allow you to boot and manage your server when experiencing problems in loading your TurboLinux environment.

4.Click Finish to exit the installation program.

5.At the prompt, press Enter to reboot your system and login to your new TurboLinux environment. Remove the CD from the drive.

Section 2. Install Additional HP Accessories

The hp server tc2110 Startup CD includes the drivers for the following HP accessories:

￿￿HP-Intel 10/100 LAN

Please refer to the product manual enclosed with your accessory for the detailed installation procedures.

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Server tc2110 specifications

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