Step-by-Step Installation

This section takes a step-by-step look at the CD-ROM installation process. It will guide you through the install step by step and help you along the way. It will also inform you on the preferred options to select and why you should select them.

Starting the Installation

The best way to start your installation is to check and see if your BIOS supports booting from the CD drive. Most computers built after mid-1997 have this option. On boot you will see a line of text telling you to press either the F1 or the Delete key to enter the BIOS settings and change the boot order so that the computer can boot from the CD drive. Save these settings and reboot the machine. The computer will then boot from the CD drive. When the install ...

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