Acer AR380 F1 User Manual - Page 40

Configuring the system OS

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22 2 System setup Configuring the system OS Acer Smart Setup assists you to conveniently install your choice of operating system. Note: To purchase the Acer Smart Server Manager software, contact your local Acer representative. To start using Smart Setup, follow the steps below. 1 Locate the Smart Setup included in the system package. 2 If an optional DVD drive is not installed in the server, connect an external DVD drive to your system. Press the Stop/Eject button on the DVD drive to eject the disc tray. 3 When the disc tray slides open, insert the Smart Setup DVD with the label or title side of the disc facing upward. Note: When handling the disc, hold it by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints. 4 Gently press the disc down to make sure that it is properly inserted. Caution! While pressing the disc, be careful not to bend the disc tray. Make sure that the disc is properly inserted before closing the disc tray. Improper insertion may damage both the disc and the CD-ROM drive. 5 Gently press the drive Stop/Eject button again to close the disc tray. 6 On the Acer Smart Setup window, select OS Installation. 7 Follow all onscreen instructions. For more information, refer to the Smart Setup Help file. Note: The Windows or Linux OS disc is needed when you install the OS with the Smart Setup.

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2 System setup
22
Configuring the system OS
Acer Smart Setup assists you to conveniently install your choice of
operating system.
Note:
To purchase the Acer Smart Server Manager software,
contact your local Acer representative.
To start using Smart Setup, follow the steps below.
1
Locate the Smart Setup included in the system package.
2
If an optional DVD drive is not installed in the server, connect an
external DVD drive to your system. Press the Stop/Eject button on
the DVD drive to eject the disc tray.
3
When the disc tray slides open, insert the Smart Setup DVD with
the label or title side of the disc facing upward.
Note:
When handling the disc, hold it by the edges to avoid
smudges or fingerprints.
4
Gently press the disc down to make sure that it is properly
inserted.
Caution!
While pressing the disc, be careful not to bend the disc
tray. Make sure that the disc is properly inserted before closing
the disc tray. Improper insertion may damage both the disc and
the CD-ROM drive.
5
Gently press the drive Stop/Eject button again to close the disc
tray.
6
On the Acer Smart Setup window, select
OS Installation
.
7
Follow all onscreen instructions.
For more information, refer to the Smart Setup Help file.
Note:
The Windows or Linux OS disc is needed when you install
the OS with the Smart Setup.