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Prerequisites
Before you install and configure Windows Server 2003:
Configure any RAID arrays using the MegaRAID Manager tool.
Ensure you have local or remote (through RSA II remote control) video and
keyboard console access to the server onto which you will be installing.
Download the appropriate Windows Server 2003 installation instructions:
– Installing Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) on x3950 M2 and x3850 M2
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-5075238
– Installing Windows Server 2003 x64 on x3950 M2 and x3850 M2
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-5075237
If you are using a ServeRAID MR10k SAS/SATA RAID controller or the
onboard LSI 1078 integrated RAID controller, download the latest drivers
from:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-5073138
Download the Broadcom NetXtreme II 5709 drivers from:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-5070012
Download the Intel-based Gigabit Ethernet drivers from:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-5070807
In BIOS, ensure the following parameters are set:
– In CPU Options, ensure that the Clustering Technology parameter is set to
Logical Mode, as shown in Figure 3-9 on page 100.
– In Advanced Settings → RSA II Settings, ensure that the OS USB
Selection setting is set to Other OS, as shown in Figure 6-14 on page 320.
If you plan to install Windows using a regular Windows installation CD, ensure
you have a USB diskette drive to supply the necessary disk controller device
drivers.
If you plan to boot from the internal SAS drives and will be using the Windows
installation CD-ROM, press F6 when you see:
Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration
Insert the disk controller driver diskette when prompted. Create the diskette
from:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-5073138
Tip: If you are using ServerGuide™ to install Windows, you do not have to
obtain these drivers separately.
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