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Section 2. customizing the installation – HP ProLiant DL140 G3 Server User Manual

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Section 2. Customizing the installation

The Sun Solaris10 Installer shifts to a text-based screen for customizing the hardware selection and other options.

Use the arrow keys to navigate through them and press F2 to enable a setting.

Kdmconfig – View and Edit Window System Configuration

1.

Click Change Pointing Device, then press F2.

2.

Select the pointing device used by your system, then press F2.

3.

Select Change Video Device/Monitor, then press F2.

4.

Check that the Video Device setting shows XF86-VESA Matrox Graphics, Inc. Unknown Board,

then press F2.

5.

Select the display device used by your system, then press F2.
If you are using a 17” CRT monitor, select MultiFrequency 38 KHz (Up to 1024x768 interlaced).

6.

Select your display device’s screen size, then press F2.

7.

Set the preferred Resolution/Color/Refresh Rate settings, then press F2.
HP recommends the 1024 x 768 – 65536 colors option.

8.

Select Save and Test the Window System Configuration, then press F2.

9.

Press F2 again to test the hardware configuration settings you’ve selected.
If you are able to view the sample display, click Yes to return to GUI installation mode. .
If the hardware test fails, repeat steps 1- 9 until the correct settings are made.

Select Language

Select the language of choice you prefer for the installation, then press Enter to continue.

Welcome

The Welcome screen appears. Click Next to proceed with the customization.

Network Connectivity

Click Non-networked, then click Next to continue.

Hostname

Enter a hostname for the system, then click Next to continue.

Time Zone

Click Geographic Continent/Country/Region, then click Next to continue.

Continent and Country

Select the continent and country of your location, then click Next to continue.

Date and Time

Set the system date and time. If the default date and time settings displayed are correct, click Next. Otherwise,

adjust the date and time settings, then click Next.
Click Geographic Continent/Country/Region, then click Next to continue.

Root Password

Enter a root password. Re-enter the password in the second box, then click Next to continue.

Confirm Information

A configuration information summary is displayed. Verify that this information is correct, then click Confirm to

proceed to the installation proper.