Installing the Operating System Depending on the model, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows Me, Microsoft Windows NT, or Microsoft Windows XP is preinstalled on the computer and will be configured automatically the first time the computer is turned on. Ä CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware devices to your computer until the operating system is successfully installed. Doing so may cause errors and may prevent the operating system from installing properly.

CAUTION: Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Turning off the computer during the installation process might damage the software that runs the computer. 1.1 Microsoft Windows 98/Me/XP The first time the computer is turned on, Microsoft Windows is automatically installed. This takes approximately 10 minutes, depending on the system hardware configuration. At the beginning of the installation process, you are prompted to select the appropriate language for the operating system. Read and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the installation. During this process, do not turn off your computer unless you are directed to do so. If you are installing a SCSI controller into a Windows XP environment the system should recognize the Plug and Play device automatically and prompt you for the proper device driver.

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