your computer comes with microsoft windows xp professional or red hat enterprise linux workstation preinstalled. to install another operating system, follow the instructions in the documentation that comes with the operating system.

    if you plan to install a microsoft windows xp 32-bit operating system on a scsi drive, you must have a diskette drive attached during installation to be able to load the scsi driver.

    if you are installing an operating system other than microsoft windows xp professional or red hat enterprise linux workstation, follow the instructions in the readme files on the device drivers cd to install the device drivers. you might also need additional software or device drivers.

    if you experience problems with the device drivers installed from the device drivers cd, you can obtain the latest device drivers from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

    before installing any operating system, make sure that you obtain the latest updates. contact the operating-system manufacturer or, if applicable, check the manufacturer’s web site to obtain the updates.

    additional information about operating systems is posted periodically at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.