HP Rx2620-2 - Integrity - 0 MB RAM Supplementary Manual page 13

Recovering windows server 2003 on hp integrity servers
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From a GUI console:
1.
Insert the HP Reinstallation DVD in the DVD drive of the Integrity server and reboot.
2.
After the server boots from the DVD, click Advanced to launch the command console.
3.
Verify that the C: drive is mounted. If not, run the following command:
diskpart /s \ia64\addins\assign.txt
4.
Change directory to \wnetsource\ia64 and run the winnt32 command.
The procedure on x86 systems includes the /cmdcons option; DO NOT use this on Integrity servers.
5.
Choose New Installation and click Next to accept the default installation mode.
6.
Enter the product key for your copy of the Windows Server 2003 OS.
7.
Accept the default for all subsequent prompts.
8.
After file copy completes, type <Exit> to close the window.
9.
Click Exit to reboot the server.
10.
The EFI Boot Manager displays a new boot option. Change the label of this boot option to Windows
Server 2003 Recovery Console.
11.
Select the Windows Server 2003 Recovery Console boot option.
12.
When the Windows text mode setup starts running, press R to continue.
13.
When Windows text mode setup starts running, it displays the following prompt:
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Windows Server 2003, Setup
If Windows installation is damaged, Setup can try to repair it.
Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select an installation.
To repair the selected Windows installation, press R.
To continue installing a fresh copy of Windows without reparing, press Esc.
C:\Windows Windows server 2003, Datacenter or Ent.
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<R>
= "Repair"
<F3>
=
Quit.
<Esc> = Install on another instance of Windows
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If you choose "Repair", Windows installer tries to repair the existing instance of Windows. If it alerts
you to missing drivers or utilities, let it finish the repair and then run the Integrity Support Pack.
If you choose <Esc>, Windows prompts you for the HDD target, size, and so on, and completes a
parallel installation. The EFI Boot Manager then displays multiple entries for Windows boot. The
topmost entry is the latest install. Rename this entry as needed. Follow the instructions on screen.
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