Compaq AP750 Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Profes
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Linux 9 Linux SMP Support............10 Appendix 11 Additional Resources 11 Compaq Monitor Specifications 12 Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Professional Workstations AP and SP Models Abstract: This document provides instructions to help Compaq customers install and - Compaq AP750 | Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Profes - Page 2
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION REMAINS WITH RECIPIENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS - Compaq AP750 | Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Profes - Page 3
distributions, VARs, or the official Linux Internet web site. The Compaq warranty does not cover technical support and service for Professional Workstations running Linux. Compaq, however, will provide telephone-based technical support for Linux-certified models on a fee basis. Although plans to - Compaq AP750 | Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Profes - Page 4
Compaq Professional Workstations AP and SP models. All Web URLs and FTP sites listed in this guide Read each screen carefully for instructions and explanations. Use the up/ guide assumes a local CD-ROM installation. Alternative installation methods are discussed in the Red Hat 5.x installation manual - Compaq AP750 | Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Profes - Page 5
and proceeds to install packages. Jump ahead to "Finishing the Installation." Important Note: Workstation or Server Installation Path ignores any Compaq System Partitions! The installation program removes any Linux partitions found on the drive(s) and recreates a filesystem, then installs the Linux - Compaq AP750 | Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Profes - Page 6
required in this module is: • Monitor type - for Compaq monitors, I recommend choosing Custom or Generic Multisync. Note: XFree86 3.3.3.1 update adds several Compaq monitor definitions. Choose the appropriate Compaq Monitor if it is supported by Xconfigurator. • Vertical (frequency) Range - see your - Compaq AP750 | Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Profes - Page 7
Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration 7 During controller configuration steps: 1. Select Don't Probe 2. Select the correct amount of video RAM, 3. Select No Clockchip option 4. Probe for Clocks screen - select Skip Network Configuration If you select Yes when asked to configure the - Compaq AP750 | Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Profes - Page 8
and Customization Steps Installing the XFree86 Updates The installation of the XFree86 3.3.3.1 update is required for proper operation of X on many models because of no support for graphic boards in the XFree86 version shipped with the Red - Compaq AP750 | Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Profes - Page 9
Linux Installation diskettes. At the boot prompt, enter rescue and press enter. Continue through the process of identifying keyboard, PCMCIA support, and SCSI support (pick NCR 53C810/53C820 (Alternate) as before). The rescue diskettes will leave the user at the command prompt. Enter the commands - Compaq AP750 | Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Profes - Page 10
SMP kernel?" The SMP FAQ is quoted below: • Uncomment the SMP=1 line in the main Makefile (/usr/src/Linux/Makefile). • Enable "RTC support". Note that inserting RTC support actually doesn't prevent drift, but ... it can prevent lockup when the clock is read at boot time. A note ... says also that - Compaq AP750 | Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Profes - Page 11
Linux Kernel on Red Hat Linux 5.2 systems http://www.redhat.com/support/docs/rhl/kernel2.2/kernel2.2-upgrade.html Linux Documentation Project (HOWTO Library): .com/LDP/HOWTO/HOWTO-INDEX3.html#ss3.1 Red Hat Linux Installation Guide: http://www.LINUXgazette.com/issue18/redhat.html Linux SMP HOWTO: http - Compaq AP750 | Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration on Compaq Profes - Page 12
12 Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration Compaq Monitor Specifications Monitor 1024 COLOR 151FS COLOR 171FS COLOR QVISION 172 QVISION 200 QVISION 210 P50 P75 P110 P1610 V50 V55 V75 V90 V500 V900
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Technical Guide
April 1999
Workstation Division
Compaq Computer Corporation
Contents
Overview
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Prepare the Hardware
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Install Red Hat Linux
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Initial Installation Steps
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Class-Based Installation
Path
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Custom Installation Path
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5
Disk Partitioning
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5
Package Selection
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6
Finishing the Installation
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6
Configure Mouse
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Configure X Windows
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6
Network Configuration
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7
Timezone Configuration
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7
Printer Configuration
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7
Root Password
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7
Boot Disk Creation
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7
Configure LILO
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7
Installation is Complete
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8
Final Configuration and
Customization Steps
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Installing the XFree86
Updates
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8
Dual-Booting Windows NT
and Red Hat Linux
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9
Linux SMP Support
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10
Appendix
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Additional Resources
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Compaq Monitor
Specifications
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Red Hat Linux 5.2
Installation and Configuration
on Compaq Professional
Workstations AP and SP Models
Abstract:
This document provides instructions to help Compaq
customers install and configure Red Hat Linux 5.2 on Compaq
Professional Workstations AP and SP Models.