ClearPath IX Systems Installation and Configuration Guide

Installing Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition (ES2045R)
5.4. Installing and Configuring Windows NT Server,
Enterprise Edition
The Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition installation process consists of an installation
phase (5.4.1) in which prompts appear as text messages and a configuration phase (5.4.2)
in which prompts are presented as graphical screens. The following subsections describe
the steps to take during each phase.
Notes:
• Switch the monitor concentrator to the Intel node position before beginning (see
2.5.2).
• Configuration settings are chosen to minimize problems during initial installation.
After hardware RFU, the site may wish to customize the configuration to meet their
needs.
5.4.1. Installing the Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition
Operating System
Begin Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition installation as follows:
1. Insert the Windows NT CD-ROM (labeled “Microsoft Windows NT Server”) and the
diskette labeled “Microsoft 1-8 CPU Edition Setup Disk 1” into the drive units.
2. Reboot or turn power on the Intel node.
After the hardware initialization messages are displayed, the following message
appears at the top of the screen:
Windows NT Setup
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After about 2 minutes, you are prompted to insert the next setup disk.
Windows NT Setup
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Please insert the disk labeled
Windows NT Server Setup Disk #2
into Drive A:
*Press ENTER when ready
3. Insert the diskette labeled “Microsoft 1-8 CPU Edition Setup Disk 2” into the drive,
then press Enter.
After 1 minute, a message similar to the following appears briefly:
Microsoft(R) Windows NT(TM) Version 4.0 (Build xxxx).
1 System Processor [xxx MB memory] Multiprocessor Kernel
The Setup welcome menu appears.
4. Press Enter to begin setting up Windows NT.
A screen appears asking whether you want to skip mass storage autodetection.
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