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PC Server 320/520 - System hangs installing Windows NT Server 3.51

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom
During the installation of Windows NT Server v3.51 on the IBM Server 520 (8641), the system hangs after the initial loading of files.

Problem Isoaltion Aids
Affected systems:
Server 520 (8641-EZ1, MZL, XZS, and XZE)
Server 320 (8640-1YX, and MYR)

An IBM PCI RAID Adapter FRU P/N 06H5078 is installed and configured as RAID-5.

Fix
Create a DOS partition on the logical drive. Format the partition using DOS FORMAT with the /S parameter, then install Windows NT 3.51 Server on the DOS partition.

Note: Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Inc.

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Hint Category

Retain, Windows NT

Date Created

26-01-96

Last Updated

15-07-98

Revision Date

14-07-99

Brand

IBM PC Server

Product Family

PC Server 320, PC Server 520

Machine Type

8640, 8641

Model

EZ1; MZL; XZS; XZE; 1YX; MYR

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H132261

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