How to Quickly Install the Solaris 10 OS on x86 Systems How to Quickly Install the Solaris 10 OS on x86 Systems This How-to Guide instructs users unfamiliar with Solaris 10 Operating System installation on how to install the Solaris 10 OS on a Sun-supported x86 system (including the family of 32-bit x86 systems as well as 64-bit AMD64 and Intel 64 systems). It is assumed that you are installing Solaris 10 5/09; all features described in this guide may not be available in earlier updates. This step-by-step guide, complete with screen shots, takes users through the installation process in 22 simple steps. Epox Ep-4Plai Audio Drivers more. Novice users should be able to complete a Solaris 5/09 Operating System installation on a standalone x86 system using the instructions in this guide. • • • • • Installation Assumptions • The system is an x86 system • The system is compatible with the Solaris 10 5/09 OS and is listed on the Solaris Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) • The system has a graphical interface While this guide is most appropriate for a stand-alone system that doesn't connect to a network or connects to a network with automatic configuration, it can be used to install a system with a fixed IP address if the network configuration information is available. If problems arise during the installation process that are not discussed in this guide, refer to the Solaris 10 OS Installation Guide: Basic Installations for more information. This guide is part of the Solaris 10 Release and Installation Collection located on the Sun Web site.

Check the Hardware Compatibility List The first step before the installation process is to verify that the system to be installed is on the hardware compatibility list located at:. Note: The term 'x86' refers to the family of 32-bit x86-compatible architecture and 64-bit AMD64 and Intel 64. Basic System Requirements Verify the computer system meets the following requirements. NOTE: The requirements below are recommended minimums. • Minimum 1024 MB of physical RAM • Minimum 10 GB of available hard drive space • Minimum 400 MHz CPU speed • DVD or CD-ROM drive • Attached monitor or integrated display For more information on Solaris System requirements, visit. For a catalog of the more than 5000 Solaris-ready applications and solutions, please visit. Obtaining Media for the x86 Platform The Solaris 10 5/09 OS release is available via download from the Sun Web site.