Compaq AP750 - Professional - 256 MB RAM, Professional AP200, Professional AP400, Professional AP500, Professional SP700 Installation And Configuration Manual

Technical Guide

April 1999

Workstation Division

Compaq Computer Corporation

Contents

Overview.....................................4

Prepare the Hardware.................4

Install Red Hat Linux..................4

Initial Installation Steps..............4

Class-Based Installation

Path .........................................5

Custom Installation Path ...........5

Disk Partitioning ..................5

Package Selection.................6

Finishing the Installation............6

Configure Mouse..................6

Configure X Windows..........6

Network Configuration.........7

Timezone Configuration.......7

Printer Configuration............7

Root Password......................7

Boot Disk Creation...............7

Configure LILO ...................7

Installation is Complete........8

Final Configuration and

Customization Steps.................8

Installing the XFree86

Updates................................8

Dual-Booting Windows NT

and Red Hat 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 configure Red Hat Linux 5.2 on Compaq
Professional Workstations AP and SP Models.

2 Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration

Notice

The information in this publication is subject to change without notice and is provided “AS IS” WITHOUT
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, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF
COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying
such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty.

This publication does not constitute an endorsement of the product or products that were tested. The
configuration or configurations tested or described may or may not be the only available solution. This test
is not a determination of product quality or correctness, nor does it ensure compliance with any federal,
state or local requirements.

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Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective

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© 1999 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.

Red Hat Linux 5.2 Installation and Configuration 3

BRIEF SUMMARY OF LINUX STRATEGY FOR COMPAQ PROFESSIONAL
WORKSTATIONS

In 1H99, Compaq began compatibility testing and pursuing certification of select
Professional Workstation models under the Red Hat Linux distribution (versions 5.2 and 6.0).
Compaq is investigating other distributions and certification programs in the future.
Currently, Compaq does not provide driver support for Linux on Professional Workstations.
Customers who wish to run Linux will need to rely on existing driver sets available through
commercial Linux 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 offer Linux as a preinstalled operating system do
not yet exist, this strategy is subject to change.

SOME WEB SITES FOR COMPAQ USERS INTERESTED IN LINUX

For information on Compaq Professional Workstation models that are tested and certified on
Red Hat Linux:

HTTP://WWW.COMPAQ.COM/PRODUCTS/WORKSTATIONS/SOFTWARE-PLATFORM/OS.HTML

For official Compaq Linux web site:

HTTP://WWW.UNIX.DIGITAL.COM/LINUX/

For Linux-focused Compaq Active Answers solutions:

HTTP://WWW.COMPAQ.COM/ACTIVEANSWERS/

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.