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Booting the server companion dvd – Gateway E-9525R User Manual

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CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Server

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At the command line, change directories to the USB Disk-on-key device.

4

Run the update utility batchfile on the USB Disk-on-key device.

Booting the Server Companion DVD

By booting the Server Companion DVD you can re-install the Operating System,
repair applications and drivers, or exit to the command prompt.

Important

Although the Server Companion DVD is

bootable, it does not include network

operating system files and is not intended

to restore your operating system.

To boot to this DVD:

1

With your server turned on, insert the Server Companion DVD into the DVD
drive.

2

Restart your server. A message appears asking you to select an option.

3

Press any key to boot from the DVD. The Gateway Options Main Menu
appears.

4

Follow any on-screen instructions.

You can use the options in this menu to reformat your hard drive, create
mass-storage driver disks, or reload Windows and selected applications.