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Installing and Customizing HP Linux Workstations

Software Setup for Linux

4 Software Setup for Linux

CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the HP Workstation until the operating system is

successfully installed. Doing so might cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing correctly.

Use the following instructions to set up your OS and software:

• Section 4.1 “Installing and Customizing HP Linux Workstations”

• Section 4.2 “Verifying System After First Boot”

• Section 4.3 “Subscribing to Software Support”

• Section 4.4 “Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology”

• Section 4.5 “Turning Off the Workstation”

4.1 Installing and Customizing HP Linux Workstations

This section contains information for installing and customizing your HP Linux Workstation.

• Section 4.1.1 “Installing and Customizing Linux–Preinstalled Workstations”

• Section 4.1.2 “Installing and Customizing Linux–Enabled Workstations”

4.1.1 Installing and Customizing Linux–Preinstalled Workstations

If you have a Linux-preinstalled workstation, follow the instructions in this section to set up your OS and software.

After the boot process completes, you can view additional HP Linux documentation by simply opening your Internet

browser (the browser is automatically set to use the local HP documentation page as its default). You can also access

Linux Web links for Red Hat (Internet access required) by using your Internet browser.

NOTE: For additional information concerning the setup of Linux–preinstalled or Linux–enabled workstations, refer to the

HP User Manual for Linux, which is located at www.hp.com/support/linux_user_manual

For additional information about HP and Linux, visit www.hp.com/linux.

Starting the Linux Operating System

The first time the HP Workstation is booted, the Red Hat First Boot utility displays. This program allows you to enter your

password, network, graphics, time, and keyboard settings for your workstation.

CAUTION: Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE WORKSTATION UNTIL THE

PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Turning off the workstation during the installation process can damage the software that runs

the workstation or prevent its proper installation.

NOTE: When you enable the YPBind feature in the Network tab of the Linux Setup Tool, you might get a blank screen

for about 15–30 seconds after you have selected and saved all of your settings and have exited the utility. This is

normal. The boot process continues its execution after the screen returns.

Restoring the Linux Operating System

NOTE: To restore the Linux OS, the HP Driver CD and Red Hat box set are required.

Download the latest HP Driver CD to get any new enhancements.

Downloading the Latest HP Driver CD

To download the latest HP Driver CD:

1. Download the ISO image to a local hard drive from www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport

a. Select your HP Workstation.

a. From the “I would like to” area, click the download drivers and software link.

b. From the “select your operating system” area, select the Linux OS that matches your box set.

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