2.6. How Do I Start the Installation Program?
To start the installation program from minimal boot media, a Live image, or the distribution DVD, follow this procedure:
You may need to press a specific key or combination of keys to boot from the media, or configure your system's
Basic Input/Output System, or
BIOS, to boot from the media. On most computers you must select the boot or BIOS option promptly after turning on the computer. Most Windows-compatible computer systems use a special key such as
F1
,
F2
,
F12
, or
Del
to start the BIOS configuration menu. On Apple computers, the
C
key boots the system from the DVD drive. On older Apple hardware you may need to press
Cmd
+
Opt
+
Shift
+
Del
to boot from DVD drive.
Configuring the BIOS
If you are not sure what capabilities your computer has, or how to configure the BIOS, consult the documentation provided by the manufacturer. Detailed information on hardware specifications and configuration is beyond the scope of this document.