Configuring Raid; Installing Microsoft Windows Nt 4.0 Operating System - NEC Express5800 User Manual

Configuring RAID

If you have a Disk Array Controller preinstalled on your system, it was preconfigured at
the factory. Refer to your system's User's Guide and to the AcceleRAID Installation
Guide and the Disk Array Controller Installation Guide and User's Manual for
additional information on this option card. If you need to change the RAID level from
the factory setting, you must change the setting before installing the operating system.
Installing Microsoft Windows
Use this procedure to install Windows NT 4.0 Operating System.
1. Insert the Windows NT CD into the CD-ROM drive and boot your system by
powering on the system.
Note:
installed in your server; go to Step 7 if your server does not include a
RAID or SCSI controller.
2. While the message "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration" or
a solid blue background is being displayed on the screen, press the F6 key.
Note:
key has been pressed.
3. When the following message is displayed, press S.
"Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed
in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter". Currently,
Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices.
4. When the following message is displayed, select "Other," then press Enter.
Select the SCSI Adapter your want from the list, or select "Other" if you have a
device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer
5. Insert the "Windows NT 4.0 OEM-DISK #1" diskette into the floppy drive, and
press Enter. A list of mass storage devices is displayed.
6. If you are using a SCSI or disk array controller, select the appropriate "device
controller" from the above list of mass storage devices.
7. Follow the message on the screen to continue to install the operating system.
Note
Guide for more extensive installation procedures.
Note:
Adapter Drivers later in this appendix.
C-8 Installing and Configuring Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0
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NT 4.0 Operating System
Perform Steps 2 through 6 if a RAID or SCSI controller is
There is no visible indication on the screen when the F6
: Please consult the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Installation
For LAN adapter driver installation, see Installing LAN