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diff --git a/docs/docs/stable/bootiso/en/netInstall-stage1.xml b/docs/docs/stable/bootiso/en/netInstall-stage1.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..fcd56f45 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/docs/stable/bootiso/en/netInstall-stage1.xml @@ -0,0 +1,348 @@ +<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> +<section version="5.0" xmlns="http://docbook.org/ns/docbook" + xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" + xmlns:xi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude" + xmlns:svg="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" + xmlns:m="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" + xmlns:html="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" + xmlns:db="http://docbook.org/ns/docbook"> + <!-- 2018/05/18 apb: Created this xml, along with netInstall-intro.xml and netInstall-stage2.xml to replace the previously single xml for NetInstall. --> + + <!-- 2019/01/06 apb: typo 2.2.2) --> + + <title>Stage 1 (Pre-installation Stage)</title> + + <section> + <title>Boot</title> + + <para>The particular <emphasis>Welcome Screen</emphasis> that you will see + when booting with the NetInstall media depends on whether you are booting + on a BIOS or UEFI system. See the following two screenshots:</para> + + <figure> + <title>BIOS Welcome Screen</title> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../dx-help.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + </figure> + + <para>When booting up, you can choose to read the advanced help by + pressing <keycap>F2</keycap> and return to the installer screen by + pressing <keycap>F1</keycap>. Otherwise, the boot will continue with + default settings.</para> + + <figure> + <title>UEFI Welcome Screen</title> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../dx-welcome2.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + </figure> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para>Use the arrow keys to highlight <emphasis>Start Mageia + Install</emphasis> and then press <keycap>Enter</keycap>.</para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + + <para>For both BIOS and UEFI systems, you will then see a pop-up + notification saying that USB devices are being detected:</para> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../netInstall-01.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + </section> + + <section xreflabel="Installation Method" xml:id="installMethod"> + <title>Installation Method</title> + + <para>You can now choose an installation method via CDROM/HDD or Server + (NFS, FTP or HTTP).</para> + + <para>You also have the option to load third-party modules at this + point.</para> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../netInstall-02.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para>Move up or down the list using the arrow keys until the + appropriate method of installation is highlighted.</para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para>Press the <keycap>Tab</keycap> key until <emphasis>Ok</emphasis> + is highlighted and then press <keycap>Enter</keycap>.</para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + + <section> + <title>Server</title> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para>If you don't know what to choose for a Network Installation, + choose <emphasis>FTP server</emphasis>.</para> + </listitem> + + <listitem> + <para>On an enterprise network, FTP and rsync may be blocked, so + using <emphasis>HTTP server</emphasis> is a good choice in this + case.</para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + + <para>After choosing any of the server options you will automatically + proceed to the <emphasis><xref linkend="netConn"/></emphasis> + section.</para> + </section> + + <section> + <title>CDROM/HDD</title> + + <para>If you choose to install from either a CDROM or hard disk (or USB + stick), a scan for storage devices will be performed:</para> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../netInstall-03.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para>First, select the relevant hard drive (or USB stick)</para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../netInstall-04.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para>Followed by the relevant partition</para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../netInstall-05.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para>Then specify the directory or the file name of the ISO</para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + + <para>Leaving this open, or using the directory is easier, because the + installer then presents you with a list of directories and files from + which you can make your selection using the up and down arrows, as seen + in the second of the following images.</para> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../netInstall-06.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../netInstall-07.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + + <para>Once the information has been provided for the location of the + ISO, either on CDROM or HDD, you will automatically proceed to + <emphasis><xref linkend="netStageTwo"/></emphasis> (the actual + installation stage).</para> + </section> + + <section> + <title>Load Third-Party Modules</title> + + <para>If you wish to <emphasis>Load third-party modules</emphasis>, then + you will be asked for the location of the directory containing the + modules:</para> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../netInstall-08.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + </section> + </section> + + <section xreflabel="Network Connection" xml:id="netConn"> + <title>Network Connection</title> + + <section> + <title>Connection Device</title> + + <para>If you chose any of the server options at the + <emphasis>Installation Method</emphasis> step, you will then be asked to + choose a network device:</para> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../netInstall-09.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + </section> + + <section> + <title>Connection Type</title> + + <para>Now you need to choose whether the network device will use a DHCP, + Static or ADSL connection:</para> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../netInstall-10.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + + <para>If you are unsure which option is suitable, then you should + probably accept the default option (DHCP).</para> + </section> + + <section> + <title>Host/Domain Names</title> + + <para>If necessary, you can now supply your Host and Domain + names:</para> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../netInstall-11.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para>If you are unsure what this means then you can just leave the + fields blank, highlight <emphasis>Ok</emphasis> and press + <keycap>Enter</keycap> to proceed. The network connection will now + be activated.</para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + + <para>If you are using either FTP or HTTP, you will automatically + proceed to the <emphasis><xref linkend="netMirrors"/></emphasis> + section</para> + + <para>If you are using NFS, you will be asked for the NFS server name + and the directory containing the Mageia distribution:</para> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../netInstall-12.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + + <para>After entering the NFS details, <emphasis><xref + linkend="netStageTwo"/></emphasis> you will automatically proceed to + <emphasis><xref linkend="netStageTwo"/></emphasis> (the actual + installation stage).</para> + </section> + </section> + + <section xreflabel="Mirrors" xml:id="netMirrors"> + <title>Mirrors</title> + + <para>If using FTP or HTTP, you now have to specify a mirror to use. This + can be done manually or by choosing from a list</para> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../netInstall-13.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + + <section> + <title>Specify Manually</title> + + <para>You will find a list of all available mirrors here: <link + xlink:href="http://mirrors.mageia.org/">http://mirrors.mageia.org/</link></para> + + <para>Whichever mirror you choose, it should use the same tree-like + structure from "mageia" (or "Mageia") as used by the official Mageia + mirrors. That means + .../mageia/distrib/<version>/<arch></para> + + <para>A correct entry (when using an official mirror) in the + <emphasis>Mageia directory</emphasis> field below, could be:</para> + + <para><filename>pub/linux/mageia/distrib/cauldron/i586</filename></para> + + <para>Another example (for Mageia 6 x86_64) could be:</para> + + <para><filename>pub/Mirrors/Mageia/distrib/6/x86_64</filename></para> + + <para>Other mirrors may have a different path structure and the + screenshots below show such examples:</para> + + <para>If you are using an FTP server:</para> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../netInstall-14.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + + <para>If you are using an HTTP server:</para> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../netInstall-15.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + + <para>Once this information has been provided, you will automatically + proceed to <emphasis><xref linkend="netStageTwo"/></emphasis> (the + actual installation stage).</para> + </section> + + <section> + <title>Select From a List</title> + + <para>If you get a lot of missing dependency errors later in the + install, reboot and try a different mirror.</para> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../netInstall-16.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + + <para>After choosing an FTP server, you will see a screen where you can + optionally add a login name and password if required.</para> + + <mediaobject> + <imageobject> + <imagedata align="center" fileref="../netInstall-17.png"/> + </imageobject> + </mediaobject> + + <para>Once this information has been provided, you will automatically + proceed to <emphasis><xref linkend="netStageTwo"/></emphasis> (the + actual installation stage).</para> + </section> + </section> +</section> |