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PC Server 704 RAID - Installing Windows NT 4.0
Applicable to: World-Wide
Windows NT 4.0 Installation Instructions for the PC Server 704 RAID systems
Follow the Network Operating System (NOS) instructions provided in this document sequentially unless you are instructed differently. Windows and messages might differ from those in this document.
This document contains the following:
1.0. What you will need
2.0. Where to download device drivers/files
3.0. Quick installation instructions for experienced users
4.0. Detailed installation instructions
4.1. Setting up the BIOS
4.2. Setting up the hardware
4.3. Setting up the Mylex RAID adapter
4.4 Setting up the ServeRAID adapter
4.4. Installing the NOS
Appendix A: Installing Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3
1.0 What you will need
Note: Some Machine hardware may require different disks from this list based on your CD ROM type.
For the ServeRAID controller, go to the URL http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/searchfiles.html Search on the keyword ServeRAID.
For Mylex controllers, the keyword is Server 704.
4306979.exe (386309 bytes, 01-23-97) PC Server 704 configuration utility diskette version 3.61
10L8862.exe (761929 bytes, 12-19-97) PC Server 704 BIOS flash update diskette version 1.00.14
2.0 Where to download device drivers/files
IBM BBS (U.S.): 1-919-517-0001
IBM FTP site: ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/pc_servers/
IBM U.S. web site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/searchfiles.html
For IBM PC sites in other countries, begin at http://www.pc.ibm.com
Microsoft web site: http://www.microsoft.com/support/
Microsoft FTP site: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/
If you are very familiar with SCSI, hardware, and the installation process, continue with section 3.0. If not, continue with 4.0 Detailed Installation Instructions.
3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users
1. Flash to the latest BIOS , then drain CMOS by going into F1 Setup, then F5 Setup Defaults, then F10 Save and Exit. (Anytime the BIOS is flashed, CMOS should be drained.)
2. Run the System Configuration Utility disk to set up the server and ensure that the MP Spec is set to 1.4.
3. For the ServeRAID adapter, set up a RAID array with an A0 RAID logical drive between 2 and 4GB in size as the boot device and another RAID logical drive (A1) for the remaining freespace. Initialize and Synchronize. Follow the instructions in section 4.2 for the Mylex adapter.
4. Boot from the Windows NT installation disks and specify the mass storage devices for the embedded Adaptec controllers and the ServeRAID using the appropriate downloaded diskettes (See section 1.0).
5. Complete the Windows NT installation normally, using network card drivers supplied with the network hardware or downloaded from the manufacturer (OEM).
Note: Windows NT Service Pack 3 is required for proper functioning of NT components. (SP3 is provided with your ServerGuide CD set, or available as a download from Microsoft.)
4.0 Detailed installation instructions
Follow the instructions below in sequence
4.1 Setting up the BIOS
Note: Follow the on screen directions on the following disk operations:
1. Boot to the BIOS upgrade diskette (listed in section 1.0) and flash the system to revision 14 or later. Drain CMOS by going into F1 Setup, then F5 Setup Defaults, then F10 Save and Exit. (Anytime the BIOS is flashed, CMOS should be drained.)
2. Boot to the RAID BIOS/Firmware upgrade diskette (listed in section 1.0) and flash the controller. (Does not apply to Mylex Adapters.)
4.2 Setting up the hardware
Running the System Configuration Utility (SCU) Diskette on the 704 Server:
1. Boot from the SCU Disk.
2. Select #1, Execute AMI SCU, then press enter at the logo screen.
3. Select Step #3, Change Configuration Settings.
4. Select System Board. Under MP Spec Version set to MP Spec V1.4.
5. Press Esc to return to the Main Menu. Select Step #4, Save Configuration.
6. When the save is complete, Select Step #6, Exit. Press Enter at the next screen.
4.3 Setting up the Mylex Raid Adapter
1. Insert the Mylex Configuration diskette.
2. Change to the daccfg directory and run the daccf.exe file.
3. Select New Configuration.
4. Select Define pack.
5. Select Create pack and select each drive that you want in the array. Any drive not placed in the array automatically becomes a standby drive.
6. Select Arrange pack and select the first drive.
7. Select Define system drive.
8. Select Create system drive.
9. elect the array to create the drive on and then the type of RAID Level to use.
10. Choose the system drive size.
11. Select Okay to create the drive.
12. Press Esc and then press Esc again and select Okay to save the configuration.
13. Choose Initialize system drive.
14. Once the initialization is complete, select Consistency Check from the main menu.
15. Once the consistency check is completed, press Esc to exit to a DOS prompt.
4.4 Setting up the ServeRAID adapter
1. Boot to the current ServeRAID Configuration Utility Disk.
Note: The Utility, Device Driver, and other disks should be at the same revision level as was used to flash the firmware/BIOS.
2. Select #4, Create/Delete/Copy LogDrive.
3. Select #3, Create Disk Array. Press enter on each RDY drive intended to be in the array to bring it online.
4. Select #4, Define Logical Drive. Select array A and press Enter. Choose the desired RAID level. Do not accept freespace for the size. Enter a size between 2 and 4 Gig. Press any key to quick initialize. Press any key to quick Synchronize.
5. Repeat step 4 with the exception of accepting freespace for the second RAID logical drive (A1).
6. It is recommended that you now perform a manual long Initialization and Synchronization from the appropriate menu selection. Otherwise press Esc to exit the utility.
Note: It is recommended that you create a RAID backup disk per the menu instructions after setting up your array.
Note: If ServeRAID I is installed, autosynchronization is not a feature and manual synchronization is recommended on a weekly basis. Firmware/BIOS flash disk 2.40 or higher is required to activate autosynchronization on ServeRAID II cards. Always use the current levels on all ServeRAID disks and Firmware/BIOS.
4.5 Installing the NOS
Note: There are two revisions of standard Windows NT Boot disks. The older variety stops and allows skipping of mass storage device detection, the other does not. To simplify the procedure, using the F6 key is used with either type.
1. Create new Windows NT boot disks from the CD by either using a DOS CD-ROM boot disk, or reading the Windows NT CD from another machine. Do this by changing into the i386 directory and execute WINNT /OX from DOS, 95, or OS/2 machines, or WINNT32 /OX from another Windows NT machine. Using the shrink-wrap disks may work, however they may cause an error after the first boot in the installation.
2. Boot from the first Windows NT boot disk. Be ready to hold down the F6 key until the keyboard buffer beeps when you see a black screen that says Windows NT is detecting your hardware (if your disks react differently, merely hold F6 while booting the first disk.)
3. The disks will boot normally. At some point the install will go to mass storage device detection. There are two possible screens (follow the instruction for what you see):
a. 'NT is about to detect your mass storage device.' If you see this, press S to skip.
b. 'NT has detected the following mass storage devices:' If you see this, it MUST be followed by <NONE>. If this is not the case, reboot again and remember to hold down F6 (Step 2). This must say <NONE>; if it is blank or has a list, you must repeat Step 2.
4. You will now select S to specify your mass storage devices. The onboard Adaptec is installed using the 7800 Family Manager set, Disk 1 of 2 (supplied with server). The ServeRAID should be specified using the appropriate version of the ServeRAID Device Driver Disk (Section 1). If present, an IDE CD ROM is specified from Windows NT's own list. It is the only selection that has the words IDE and ATAPI in it's description (e.g. PCI IDE CD ROM, (ATAPI 1.2 compliant)).
5. The next step may also vary by the version of the boot disks. Windows NT will provide a means to partition and format the installation target partition. The two RAID logical drives will appear as two physical hard disks. The first disk will be A0. Windows NT should not have a problem setting a 2-4GB partition on this disk. If it does, a DOS or Win 95 boot disk can create the partition and can also format it FAT up to 2GB (DO NOT ALLOW FAT 32). Issues with the install and extended BIOS translation cause any problems which may occur (e.g. being able to only create a 1GB partition). Extended BIOS translation is set by default on the ServeRAID. Also, any warnings about partition sizes greater than 1024 cylinders may be ignored. RAID logical drive A1 can remain unpartitioned until Windows NT is up and running. Recommended file system for the system root partition is NTFS.
6. File copy will now occur. When complete, the system will prompt to reboot to the hard drive. If after this reboot the system does not find an operating system, repeat step 1 and create the boot disks. The graphical portion of the install will now proceed. Follow on-screen directions for your desired configuration. When specifying the network card driver, use only downloaded or supplied network drivers from the manufacturer (OEM).
7. Windows NT is now installed. WARNING: Service Pack 3 is required for proper functioning of Windows NT networking. Apply SP3 (provided with ServerGuide or available as a download from Microsoft). When SP3 detects newer or OEM files,
you must select No or No to all (Do not overwrite).
Appendix A: Installing Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3
Note: You will need about 75MB of free disk space to unpack the Service Pack.
1. Insert the ServerGuide FixPak CD that contains Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 3 into the CD-ROM drive, or download the Service Pack onto your hard disk drive (be sure to select the 128-bit version if you are using the U.S./Canadian version of Windows NT).
2. Run the file from a command prompt, or from an explore window, locate NT4SP3_I.EXE on the CD.
3. Press Enter on the NT4SP3_I.EXE Service Pack Setup window to begin the installation.
4. Agree to the license and press Enter.
5. Select to create or not to create an Uninstall directory; then, press Enter twice to continue.
6. The Service Pack is then copied to your system.
7. If any message appears asking if you want to replace a newer or OEM file, select No to All.
8. After the installation is complete, click OK or press Enter to restart (reboot) the server.
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