Upgrading/Replacing Windows Nt 4.0 Server Installed On A Host Drive - Adaptec 2074700-R Manual

Installing Microsoft Windows NT / 2000 / XP
2. If the drivers for your disk drive controller are not on the bootable Windows CD-
ROM, Press F6 as soon as the initial blue screen appears to ensure that the driver
diskette can be loaded.
When installing Windows XP Professional, after having pressed F6, do not press F2
Note:
unless you are attempting an Automated System Recovery (ASR)
3. After installing the OS, continue the ICP RAID controller installation at
Installing and Launching
4.1.4 Upgrading/Replacing Windows NT 4.0 Server installed on a
host drive
Before you Begin
4.1.4.1
•
If you are replacing and existing ICP RAID controller with another, ensure that the OS
is installed on an ICP RAID controller that is compatible (see the accompanying
Hardware Guide) with the new OS and/or RAID Software Suite that you are about to
install. If it is compatible, then continue with
or Section 4.1.4.3
•
Windows NT4.0 Server is not 'upgradeable' to Windows XP Professional. The
procedure described in
installation.
Warning: Installation of Windows XP Professional using this procedure will overwrite all data
on this host drive.
Upgrading Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000
4.1.4.2
For hardware installation details, consult the accompanying Hardware Guide.
Note:
1. Before beginning, back up any vital data.
2. If you are not installing a new adapter and you are only upgrading the OS and the
RAID software, go to
3. If you are installing a new ICP RAID controller, and transferring your OS to that new
adapter, go to
4. Power off your computer, disconnect all power cords, and remove the computer's
cover to access the motherboard.
5. Disconnect the SCSI cable(s), if applicable.
6. Remove the currently installed ICP RAID controller and insert the new ICP RAID
controller into the same slot.
7. Connect the SCSI cable, if applicable, to the newly installed ICP RAID controller.
8. Replace the computer's cover, reconnect all power cords, and reboot the computer.
9. Log into NT with administrative user rights.
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ICPCON.
to install Windows XP. If not, then exit this installation procedure.
Section 4.1.4.3
step 9.
step 4.
Section 4.1.4.2 to install Windows 2000
will 'replace' the existing NT 4.0 Server
Software Installation and User's Guide
Section 10.2,