Chapter 3 Installing the OpenVMS Operating System

This chapter explains how to install the OpenVMS I64 Version 8.3-1H1 operating system. It includes sample output similar to what you might see during an installation and explains how to respond to the prompts.

If you purchased a system with the operating system preinstalled, then most of the information in this chapter does not apply. The first time you power up your preinstalled system, you are prompted to enter only the information necessary to customize your installation. See the documentation provided with your system.

This chapter includes the procedures for booting the OpenVMS operating system kit. Information about setting up and booting Itanium-based systems is located in Appendix AIf you are installing OpenVMS for the first time, see this appendix..

	NOTE: Before you install the OpenVMS operating system, ensure that the correct version of firmware is running in your computer. For I64 system firmware, see Section .

This chapter is organized into sections and steps that describe the major tasks for installing OpenVMS, in the order in which these tasks must be performed. Section  includes a checklist that you can use to make sure you perform all the installation tasks described in this chapter.