Re: Install on server with NO floppy/CD

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On Thu, 2007-03-22 at 10:37 +0100, Michelle Gates wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I have been saddled with 2 SuperMicro servers with no internal floppy or CD
> drive. I *do* have an external USB CD/DVD drive, but am VERY unsure of how
> to go about an install of FC5, or even if this is possible.
> 
> I have googled, but have come up with precious little about attempting an
> install like this and was wondering if perhaps someone here has done it
> and/or might have a link or two that could point me in the right direction.
> 
> Thanks!!
> 
> -michelle.

Can you set your bios to boot the usb drive? I dunno if that is even
possible, but thought I'd ask. You may wish to consider installing a
CD/DvD drive as cheap as they are for added functionality to your
machines. Ric

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