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4 Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration Overview This document covers the installation and configuration of Red Hat Linux 5.2 Compaq Professional Workstations AP and SP models. All Web URLs and FTP sites listed in this guide are embedded links and permit the reader to jump directly to those sites using an installed Web browser. Prepare the Hardware The IRQ number of the network interface controller (NIC) must be changed before installation of the operating system or initialization fails. Prior to installation of Linux, run Setup (F10) and change the IRQ number assigned to the NIC (typically 11) to either IRQ 9 or 10. Install Red Hat Linux The Red Hat Linux 5.2 install program includes pre-defined installation classes. Any of the installation classes are appropriate for the AP200, AP400, and AP500. The Workstation class is the most appropriate. The Custom installation class is required for the SP700. Initial Installation Steps 1. Insert the Red Hat Linux 5.2 Operating System CD into the CD-ROM drive and restart the workstation. The Red Hat Linux GUI starts and takes the user through each step of the installation process. Read each screen carefully for instructions and explanations. Use the up/down arrow keys to access the appropriate selection. 2. Choose a language; this varies from site to site. 3. Choose a keyboard type; this varies from site to site. 4. Choose an Installation method (file source). Note: This guide assumes a local CD-ROM installation. Alternative installation methods are discussed in the Red Hat 5.x installation manual. 5. Install Path; choose install or upgrade. 6. Installation Class; Choose Workstation or Custom for AP200, AP400, AP500; Choose

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Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration
Overview
This document covers the installation and configuration of Red Hat Linux 5.2 Compaq
Professional Workstations AP and SP models.
All Web URLs and FTP sites listed in this guide are embedded links and permit the reader to
jump directly to those sites using an installed Web browser.
Prepare the Hardware
The IRQ number of the network interface controller (NIC) must be changed before
installation of the operating system or initialization fails.
Prior to installation of Linux, run
Setup (F10) and change the IRQ number assigned to the NIC (typically 11) to either IRQ 9 or
10.
Install Red Hat Linux
The Red Hat Linux 5.2 install program includes pre-defined installation classes.
Any of the
installation classes are appropriate for the AP200, AP400, and AP500.
The Workstation class
is the most appropriate.
The Custom installation class is required for the SP700.
Initial Installation Steps
1.
Insert the Red Hat Linux 5.2 Operating System CD into the CD-ROM drive and restart
the workstation.
The Red Hat Linux GUI starts and takes the user through each step of the installation
process. Read each screen carefully for instructions and explanations. Use the up/down
arrow keys to access the appropriate selection.
2.
Choose a language; this varies from site to site.
3.
Choose a keyboard type; this varies from site to site.
4.
Choose an Installation method (file source).
Note:
This guide assumes a local CD-ROM installation.
Alternative installation methods
are discussed in the Red Hat 5.x installation manual.
5.
Install Path; choose install or upgrade.
6.
Installation Class; Choose Workstation or Custom for AP200, AP400, AP500; Choose