How to Install Windows on a new computer

Windows 2003 Server

1. If installing in computers with SATA drives, have to check for RAID in BIOS so the installation can have no problems. Access BIOS pressing [del] at startup. In BIOS menu select "Integrated Peripherals" and then 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.
2. Insert Windows CD in drive.
3. 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 startup screen to know shortcut keys to boot menu ([del] for BIOS or could have an independent menu (e.g. [F12] but it may change according to machines)).
4. Appears the Windows Setup window
5. Wait for instructions while windows is loading drivers
6. Partition Definition: Define partitions if needed (usually c:\ for operating system, others for work). Choose in wich to install the operating system (usually c:\).
7. Partition will be formatted and all information will be lost. Accept the formatting option.
8. Wait whyle formatting partition.