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Microsoft windows 2000 installation guide for hp servers
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Tip #1. Upgrading from NT 4.0 to Windows 2000
It is possible to upgrade from any edition of NT 4.0 including Terminal Server to
Windows 2000. Please refer to the readme.doc on the Windows 2000 CD and the
Windows 2000 Setup Guide for information on how to perform the upgrades.
Tip #2. HP NetRaid-1 Partition >8GB Not supported
Issue: You cannot install Windows 2000 on a system using an HP NetRaid-1 as the boot
device and a logical drive > 8GB.
Workaround: the HP NetRAID-1 adapter has an 8 GB limit for the boot partition. If
you are going to boot from devices connected to a NetRAID-1 controller, be sure that you
don't set the boot partition any larger than 8 GB during the Windows 2000 installation
procedure.
Tip #3. NetServer LH Pro, LD Pro and LH II with DAC present hangs
during high work load
When using adapters behind the PCI bridge, HP recommends that the EISA configuration
setting "PCI Bridge Timers" be changed using the following steps.
1. Boot HP Navigator.
2. Execute EISA configuration utility.
3. Press Control+A at the "OK=Enter" prompt. This will select the advanced mode.
4. Select "View or Edit Details".
5. Page down to select "PCI Bridge Timers".
6. Press <Enter> to edit this parameter.
7. Select "64 PCI Clock Cycle".
8. Press <Done=F10>.
9. Select "Save and Exit" Follow the screen instruction to exit the utility.
Tip #4. Windows 2000 Installation halts about three minutes after
starting to boot from CD-ROM
Issue: When installing Windows 2000 on any X86 system with more than one hard drive
it is possible to experience the following error:
Setup has encountered an error and cannot continue. Contact
technical support for assistance. The following status

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