Intel MFSYS25 User Guide - Page 72

Installing an Operating System Before installing an operating system, you must first configure storage and networking via the management module's graphical user interface (GUI). One possible way to install an operating system is as follows: 1. Connect a remote client machine to the management module in the Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25/MFSYS35 via a cross-over cable. 2. Connect a USB hub to one of the USB ports to allow more than two USB devices to be used. 3. Connect a video monitor and USB mouse and keyboard to the front of the compute module using the USB hub. 4. Connect a USB CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive to the compute module. 5. From the remote client machine, log into the management module and configure storage and (optionally) networking for the compute module. 6. Power on the CD-ROM/DVDROM drive and insert the operating system install media. 7. Power on the compute module and install the operating system. For configuration details, see "Using the Intel® Modular Server Control User Interface" on page 57. Monitoring the Server System The management module reports complete system health. From a remote client, an IT administrator can easily monitor the state of the server system. For more details, see "Using the Intel® Modular Server Control User Interface" on page 57 . Shutting Down the Server System To remove power from the Intel® Modular Server System MFSYS25/MFSYS35, you must first properly power down all compute modules. Next, disconnect all power cables from the power source. For more information on powering down the compute module(s), refer to the Intel® Compute Module MFS50000SI User Guide. 56 Intel® Modular Server System User Guide