install-guide/devel/en_US diskpartitioning.xml, 1.7, 1.8 new-users.xml, 1.9, 1.10
Paul W. Frields (pfrields)
fedora-docs-commits at redhat.com
Sat May 19 15:34:42 UTC 2007
Author: pfrields
Update of /cvs/docs/install-guide/devel/en_US
In directory cvs-int.fedora.redhat.com:/tmp/cvs-serv13575
Modified Files:
diskpartitioning.xml new-users.xml
Log Message:
diskpartitioning.xml
Index: diskpartitioning.xml
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RCS file: /cvs/docs/install-guide/devel/en_US/diskpartitioning.xml,v
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retrieving revision 1.8
diff -u -r1.7 -r1.8
--- diskpartitioning.xml 19 May 2007 03:02:47 -0000 1.7
+++ diskpartitioning.xml 19 May 2007 15:34:39 -0000 1.8
@@ -22,32 +22,6 @@
<xref linkend="sn-partitioning-general"/> explains drive partitions
in more detail.
</para>
- <important>
- <title>Configuring RAID Devices</title>
- <indexterm>
- <primary>RAID</primary>
- <secondary>hardware</secondary>
- </indexterm>
- <indexterm>
- <primary>array</primary>
- <see>RAID</see>
- </indexterm>
- <para>
- <firstterm>RAID</firstterm>, or Redundant Array of Independent
- Disks, allows a group, or <firstterm>array</firstterm>, of drives
- to act as a single device. Configure any RAID functions provided
- by the mainboard of your computer, or attached controller cards,
- before you begin the installation process. Each active RAID array
- appears as one drive within &FED;.
- </para>
- </important>
-<!-- SE: Note that this chapter uses the term "Linux software RAID" to differentiate RAID provided by the kernel from the functions of ATA RAID controllers, which are often also called "software RAID". Unfortunately. -->
- <para>
- On systems with more than one hard drive you may configure &FC; to
- operate several of the drives as a Linux RAID array without
- requiring any additional hardware. Linux software RAID arrays are
- explained in <xref linkend="sn-disk-druid"/>.
- </para>
<note>
<title>Changing Your Mind</title>
<para>
@@ -172,6 +146,55 @@
<xref linkend="sn-partitioning-general"/>.
</para>
</note>
+ <section id="sn-partitioning-raid">
+ <title>RAID and Other Disk Devices</title>
+ <section>
+ <title>Hardware RAID</title>
+ <indexterm>
+ <primary>RAID</primary>
+ <secondary>hardware</secondary>
+ </indexterm>
+ <indexterm>
+ <primary>array</primary>
+ <see>RAID</see>
+ </indexterm>
+ <para>
+ <firstterm>RAID</firstterm>, or Redundant Array of Independent
+ Disks, allows a group, or <firstterm>array</firstterm>, of
+ drives to act as a single device. Configure any RAID functions
+ provided by the mainboard of your computer, or attached
+ controller cards, before you begin the installation process.
+ Each active RAID array appears as one drive within &FED;.
+ </para>
+<!-- SE: Note that this chapter uses the term "Linux software RAID" to differentiate RAID provided by the kernel from the functions of ATA RAID controllers, which are often also called "software RAID". Unfortunately. -->
+ <para>
+ On systems with more than one hard drive you may configure &FC;
+ to operate several of the drives as a Linux RAID array without
+ requiring any additional hardware.
+ </para>
+ </section>
+ <section>
+ <title>Software RAID</title>
+ <para>You can use the &DISTRO; installation program to create
+ Linux software RAID arrays, where RAID functions are controlled
+ by the operating system rather than dedicated hardware. These
+ functions are explained in detail in <xref
+ linkend="sn-disk-druid"/>.</para>
+ </section>
+ <section id="sn-partitioning-fw-usb">
+ <title>FireWire and USB Disks</title>
+ <para>Some FireWire and USB hard disks may not be recognized by
+ the &DISTRO; installation system. If configuration of these
+ disks at installation time is not vital, disconnect them to
+ avoid any confusion.</para>
+ <tip>
+ <title>Post-installtion Usage</title>
+ <para>Connecting and configuring external FireWire and USB disks
+ after installation is very easy, and is highly
+ recommended.</para>
+ </tip>
+ </section>
+ </section>
<section id="sn-partitioning-general">
<title>General Information on Partitions</title>
Index: new-users.xml
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RCS file: /cvs/docs/install-guide/devel/en_US/new-users.xml,v
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retrieving revision 1.10
diff -u -r1.9 -r1.10
--- new-users.xml 19 May 2007 04:31:06 -0000 1.9
+++ new-users.xml 19 May 2007 15:34:39 -0000 1.10
@@ -356,17 +356,31 @@
<secondary>booting</secondary>
</indexterm>
<para>To start the installation program from minimal boot media, the
- rescue CD, or the distribution DVD, insert the media in your
- computer and turn it on. You may need to hit a specific key or
- combination of keys to boot from the media, or configure your
- system's <firstterm>Basic Input/Output System</firstterm>, or
- <acronym>BIOS</acronym>, to boot from the media.</para>
- <para>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 <keycap>F1</keycap>,
- <keycap>F2</keycap>, <keycap>F12</keycap>, or <keycap>Del</keycap>
- to start the BIOS configuration menu. On Apple computers, the
- <keycap>C</keycap> key boots the system from the DVD drive.</para>
+ rescue CD, or the distribution DVD, follow this procedure:</para>
+ <procedure>
+ <step>
+ <para>Power off your computer system.</para>
+ </step>
+ <step>
+ <para>Disconnect any external FireWire or USB disks that you do
+ not need for installation. Refer to <xref
+ linkend="sn-partitioning-fw-usb"/> for more
+ information.</para>
+ </step>
+ <step>
+ <para>Insert the media in your computer and turn it on.</para>
+ </step>
+ </procedure>
+ <para>You may need to hit a specific key or combination of keys to
+ boot from the media, or configure your system's <firstterm>Basic
+ Input/Output System</firstterm>, or <acronym>BIOS</acronym>, 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
+ <keycap>F1</keycap>, <keycap>F2</keycap>, <keycap>F12</keycap>, or
+ <keycap>Del</keycap> to start the BIOS configuration menu. On
+ Apple computers, the <keycap>C</keycap> key boots the system from
+ the DVD drive.</para>
<tip>
<title>Configuring the BIOS</title>
<para>If you are not sure what capabilities your computer has, or
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