System Repair; Preparation - NEC Express 5800 User Manual

5-2 Troubleshooting

SYSTEM REPAIR

If the system cannot be operated by some reason, use Recovery Console to restore the system.
However, this method is only recommended to users or administrators who have good knowledge of
the system.
When you have restored a damaged file by using Recovery Console, always update the system as
described later in this chapter.
IMPORTANT:
If hard disks cannot be recognized, the system cannot be repaired.

Preparation

You need a support disk, "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER" to star
up the Recovery Console. Have "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER"
ready before starting the Recovery Console.
If you do not have a computer that runs Windows Server 2003, Windows
2000/NT or Windows 95/98/Me.
Follow the steps below to create a "Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC
EXPRESSBUILDER":
1.
Prepare a 3.5-inch floppy disk.
2.
Power on the peripherals and then NEC Express5800/ft series.
3.
Modify the BIOS settings.
Select [Advanced] → [Monitoring Configuration] and "Disable" the settings of [Boot
Monitoring]. For more information, see "
FUNCTION ~CHANGING BIOS SETTINGS~"
4.
Insert the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM into the drive of the server.
5.
Then, reset (pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete) or power off/on NEC Express5800/ft series to
reboot it.
The system will start up from the CD-ROM to start NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.
6.
From [Tools] menu, select [Create Support Disk].
7.
From [Create Support Disk] menu, select [Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC
EXPRESSBUILDER].
8.
Follow the instructions on the screen to insert the floppy disk.
Windows Server 2003 OEM-DISK for NEC EXPRESSBUILDER will be created on the
floppy disk. Write-protect and place a label on the disk and keep it in a safe place.
SWITCHING BOOT MONITORING
in Chapter 3.