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===Windows 2003 Server=== | ===Windows 2003 Server=== | ||
| − | #If installing in computers with SATA drives, remove RAID in BIOS so the installation can have no problems. Access BIOS pressing " | + | #If installing in computers with SATA drives, remove RAID in BIOS so the installation can have no problems. Access BIOS pressing "del" at startup. In "Integrated Peripherals" in BIOS menu, set "SATA RAID/AHCI Mode" to "Disabled" if it is currently set to "RAID"; then exit BIOS saving settings. If the settings were already set to "Disabled" (default) leave the BIOS without saving. |
#Insert Windows CD in drive. | #Insert Windows CD in drive. | ||
| − | #Boot the computer (if coming from step 1 computer is automatically booted) assuring that will boot from cd (try first, if not booting from cd, check info on POST screen to know shortcut keys to boot menu (" | + | #Boot the computer (if coming from step 1 computer is automatically booted) assuring that will boot from cd (try first, if not booting from cd, check info on POST screen to know shortcut keys to boot menu ("del" for bios or could have an independent menu (could be "F12" but it may change)) |
#Appears Windows Setup window | #Appears Windows Setup window | ||
#Wait for instructions while loading drivers | #Wait for instructions while loading drivers | ||
#Partition Definition: | #Partition Definition: | ||
Revision as of 10:27, 6 April 2009
Windows 2003 Server
- If installing in computers with SATA drives, remove RAID in BIOS so the installation can have no problems. Access BIOS pressing "del" at startup. In "Integrated Peripherals" in BIOS menu, set "SATA RAID/AHCI Mode" to "Disabled" if it is currently set to "RAID"; then exit BIOS saving settings. If the settings were already set to "Disabled" (default) leave the BIOS without saving.
- Insert Windows CD in drive.
- Boot the computer (if coming from step 1 computer is automatically booted) assuring that will boot from cd (try first, if not booting from cd, check info on POST screen to know shortcut keys to boot menu ("del" for bios or could have an independent menu (could be "F12" but it may change))
- Appears Windows Setup window
- Wait for instructions while loading drivers
- Partition Definition:
