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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 10:28, 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:
