Chapter 2. Before Installation

1. Configuring your BIOS
2. Creating a Floppy Boot Disk
2.1. Creating a Boot Disk With Windows
2.2. Creating a Floppy Boot Disk From GNU/Linux
3. Supported Hardware
3.1. Notes About Winmodems

This chapter covers issues which should be addressed before you start your new Mandrakelinux installation. Make sure you read it completely since it will save you a lot of time. Also back up your data (on a different disk to the one you will install the system into) and plug in and turn on all your external devices (keyboard, mouse, printer, scanner, etc.).