Software Setup
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 the HP support
website for the appropriate workstation platform (such as
www.hp.com/support/xw4100).
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2. Copy the ISO image to CD-R bootable media. On another Linux
workstation, use the cdrecord utility. Identify the device address
for the CD burner (cdrecord --scanbus).
The default is usually 2, 0, 0.
Example:
cdrecord -v -eject dev=2,0,0 CD0_golden.iso
Installing with the HP Driver CD
To install with the HP Driver CD:
1. Boot the workstation from the Red Hat box set Binary CD 1.
2. Insert the Linux operating system CDs from the Red Hat box set as
prompted.
3. Continue following the prompts until the operating system is
successfully installed.
4. Configure the X server to start on reboot.
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download drivers and software
Click the
Select the Linux OS that matches your box set.
Select the latest version from the Utility Tools section.
Download and unpack it (tar zxvf filename .tgz).
www.hp.com
link.
Getting Started Guide