HP Dc5850 AHCI and RAID on HP Compaq dc5850 Business PCs - Page 17
Notes for operating system installation
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Notes for operating system installation After creating a RAID disk volume in the option ROM and selecting the boot order, the operating system can be installed. Before proceeding, you will need the following: • Microsoft Windows XP CD-ROM or Microsoft Vista DVD and Product Key. • RAID driver diskette. To create, go to www.hp.com/support. Select your country and lan- guage, select Download drivers and software, enter the model number of the computer, and press Enter. The following steps apply to either Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Vista installations. 1. Insert the Windows XP CD-ROM or Microsoft Vista DVD and reboot the computer. 2. Press F9 at the prompt to begin installation. 3. Select CD-ROM from the boot device list. 4. Remove the Windows XP CD-ROM or Microsoft Vista DVD, and insert the Restore Plus CD-ROM. 5. When prompted, remove the Restore Plus CD-ROM and reinsert the operating system CD or DVD. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to select your language and preferences. 7. Insert the RAID driver diskette and press ENTER to select the RAID driver. 8. Press ENTER to complete the Microsoft Windows installation. WARNING: Customer-created images MUST account for the RAID controller. 17