Intel GA-945PL-S3G user manual Installation and Configuration

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Installation and Configuration

Installation and Configuration

(The following procedure uses Windows XP as the example operating system.)

A. Installing Windows XP and Partitioning the Hard Drive

1.Set CD-ROM drive as the first boot device under "Advanced BIOS Features" in the BIOS Setup program. Save the changes and exit.

2.When partitioning your hard drive (Figure 1), make sure to leave unallocated space for Xpress Recovery2 (10 GB or more is recommended; actual size requirements vary, depending on the amount of data) (Figure 2).

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3.Select a file system (for example, NTFS) and begin the installation of the operating system (Figure 3).

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GA-945PL-S3G Motherboard

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Intel GA-945PL-S3G user manual Installation and Configuration