How to Boot From OS Media Locally

1. Connect to the console.

   For more information, see Connecting to the System Console in Sun Fire X4800 Server Installation Guide.

2. Power on or reset the server.

   BIOS messages appear on the console.

3. Insert the distribution media.

   Additional BIOS messages appear on the console.

4. When you see a message offering a series of selections, press F8.

   Initializing USB Controllers .. Done.
   Press F2 to run Setup (CTRL+E on Remote Keyboard)
   Press F8 for BBS POPUP (CTRL+P on Remote Keyboard)
   Press F12 to boot from the network (CTRL+N on Remote Keyboard)

   After a delay, a menu offers a selection of boot devices.

       Please select boot device:
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   USB CD/DVD
   PXE:IBA GE Slot 1000 v1331
   PXE:IBA GE Slot 1001 v1331
   PXE:IBA GE Slot 4100 v1331
   PXE:IBA GE Slot 4101 v1331
   PXE:IBA GE Slot 8100 v1331
   PXE:IBA GE Slot 8101 v1331
   PXE:IBA GE Slot C100 v1331
   PXE:IBA GE Slot C101 v1331
   
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5. Select CD/DVD from the list.

   Control passes to the OS installation program on the media.

6. Follow the steps in your vendor's OS Installation guide.