ClearPath IX Systems Installation and Configuration Guide

Installing Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition (ES5044R, ES5085R, and
ES2024R)
4.1. Determining Whether Software Is Preloaded
Caution
To prevent installation problems or wasted time, determine whether Windows NT
has been preloaded. Then follow either the procedure for preloaded software or
the full installation procedure, as appropriate.
To determine whether the Windows NT operating system is preloaded, power the Intel
node on and allow it to fully boot. This takes about 2 minutes.
Notes:
• Before powering on the Intel node, verify that the preloaded RAID disks are installed
in the correct bays as labeled on the disks. See the applicable server system map for
the location and layout of the drive bays.
• If you encounter any problems installing the RAD6002-P64 RAID card, refer to the
Unisys Ultra160 RAID Adapter Driver Update Notice (4556 3947).
During the boot, the following message may appear:
DAC1100 found new configuration, it will
reset to update configuration.
DAC1100 reset complete.
This message indicates that the RAID configuration saved in nonvolatile memory by the
RAID controller does not match the current configuration. You must correct this error
condition before you continue. If the message appears, take steps 1 through 10 below.
Otherwise, skip to step 11.
1. Press Alt-M to start BIOS Options Utility. A BIOS options menu appears:
----BIOS Options-----
BIOS enabled
CD-ROM boot disabled
8GB drive geometry
Note: The BIOS should be enabled from the factory.
If BIOS options are not set as above, continue with steps 2 through 6 as needed;
otherwise, go to step 7.
2. Select the BIOS option using the arrow keys. Press Enter to change the option to
Enabled.
3. Select the drive geometry option using the arrow keys. Press Enter to change the
option to 8GB.
A warning message appears:
Changing drive geometry may lead to non-bootable
system drives and/or loss of data!
Proceed anyway? (Y/N)
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