HP Xw4550 - Workstation - 2 GB RAM Installation Manual page 6
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System configuration is the process of specifying the devices and programs that make up a computer
system. When you add or remove accessories, the computer must be configured to recognize these
changes.
Turn on the computer and read the messages displayed during startup.
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If the system recognizes the new drive, information about the drive displays on the screen, and
you are prompted to press F1 to save and continue.
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If you are not prompted to press F1, there is a problem with the installation of the drive, and you
need to diagnose the problem. Start by reviewing the steps in the "Installing the hard drive" section,
in this document.
Creating a partition using Microsoft Windows XP or
Windows Vista Business
1.
Log in as Administrator.
2.
From the Windows desktop, click Start > Control Panel.
3.
Ensure you are in Classic View (not the default XP Category View), then double-click
Administrative Tools.
4.
Double-click Computer Management.
5.
Select Storage > Disk Management. This starts the Write Signature and Upgrade Disk Wizard.
Click Cancel to stop the wizard.
NOTE:
www.microsoft.com/support for more information or refer to the Microsoft OS Manual that shipped
with the computer. Otherwise, select the default to continue.
6.
Right-click the Disk <n> Unallocated area.
7.
Click Initialize Disk and click OK.
8.
Right-click the black bar above the Unallocated Disk area.
9.
Click New Partition to run the New Partition Wizard. Click Next.
10.
Select the partition needed or use the defaults and click Next.
11.
Specify the partition size or use the defaults and click Next.
12.
Specify the drive letter of the partition or use the default and click Next.
13.
Select Choose Partition File System and other Partition Parameters or use the defaults and
click Next.
14.
Verify that the information in the Settings box is correct before finalizing the partition information.
15.
Click Finish to create the partition and begin the format process.
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SAS/SATA hard drive installation
You may be prompted by the system to upgrade to a Dynamic drive. Refer to
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