Installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Server - IBM eServer xSeries 200 (Type 8478)

Steps

Revision: 1.00
Updated: 10/19/2000

Supported systems
8478 All Models

Follow the network operating system (NOS) installation instructions provided in this document in sequential order unless you are instructed differently. The windows and messages might appear differently from those in this document. Throughout this document the term "Select" is used to denote the use of arrow keys to highlight and choose a menu item. In addition, all uniform resource locator (URL) references throughout this document are case sensitive.

Sections within this document
1.0 What you will need
2.0 Where to download device drivers and files
3.0 Installation instructions
3.1 Setting up the hardware for Windows 2000 Server installation
3.2 Before you install Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
3.3 Installation hints and tips
3.4 Installing Windows 2000 Server
3.5 Installing the additional device drivers and services
3.5.1 Installing Service Pack
3.5.2 Installing Multi-Audio controller
3.5.3 Installing Diamond Stealth video driver
Appendix A Installing the ServeRAID(™) software
A.1 Installing IBM ServeRAID-4L and 4M along with Windows 2000
A.2 Installing ServeRAID Manager

1.0 What you will need

• A licensed copy of the Windows 2000 Server
• Supported hard disk drives (Click here to view a list of the supported options and part numbers for your server.)
• A supported adapter (Click here to view a list of the applicable options and part numbers for your server.)
• An IBM ServeRAID Support CD-ROM version 4 (part number 00N9135) or later (if you use an IBM ServeRAID adapter)

2.0 Where to download device drivers and files

• Click here to download the Operating System (OS) Service Pack.
• Click here to download the Video Tex Industry Association (VIA) Machine INF utility.
• Click here to download the Video Tex Industry Association (VIA) 4x/133 Core accelerated graphics port (AGP) Driver.
• Click here to download the Video Tex Industry Association (VIA) Audio Driver.
• Click here to download the Diamond Stealth Video Driver.

If you have had prior experience with small computer system interface (SCSI), hardware, and the installation process, continue to reference "3.0 Detailed installation instructions".

3.0 Detailed installation instructions
NOTE: You may install and configure network adapter devices during or after the installation process.

3.1 Setting up the hardware for Windows 2000 Server installation

1. Unplug the server and remove the side cover.
2. For the initial installation, install all microprocessors that you plan to use and remove all adapters and devices that are not required to get the base operating system installed. For example, if you install multiple network adapters, only install one now. If you use a tape drive or external small computer system interfaces (SCSI) devices, disconnect them temporarily. After the operating system has started without errors, reinstall the removed adapters and devices one at a time. This procedure streamlines the installation process.

NOTE: If you plan to use an external direct storage access device (DASD) enclosure, the following instructions do not apply. Refer to the documentation provided with the external enclosure for proper setup; then, continue to reference "4.3 Configuring hard disk drives using the integrated SCSI controller".

3. Install the hard disk drive(s) into the drive bay(s).
4. Reinstall the side cover.
5. Plug in the server.

3.2 Before you install Windows 2000 Server
This document provides IBM xSeries 200 system users with the installation instructions for a basic Windows 2000 Server installation process. Windows 2000 Server presents many different installation options. The user may install or uninstall options that will allow maximum performance from their xSeries 200 Server. This may result in windows and messages that will differ from those in this document. Be sure to follow these instructions for installing Windows 2000 Server precisely to insure that Windows 2000 Server is installed correctly. Windows 2000 Server allows users to install components after the installation is completed.
Determine if the system is equipped with an IBM ServeRAID card. If you have equipped systems, please review "Appendix A" before proceeding to "‘3.4 Installing Windows 2000 Server".

NOTE: If you have a system that is equipped with a ServeRAID card, you must perform additional procedures.

3.3 Installation hints and tips

1. Click here to view the IBM server hints & tips for Windows 2000 Server.
2. Click Servers.
3. Under "family", select All, and click Hints and Tips inside the left blue margin.
4. After you click "Hints and Tips", under "category", select Windows 2000. This step will lead you to a window that provides helpful information and some trouble-shooting tips for installing Windows 2000 Server.

Click here to review the Servers - Netfinity systems with onboard AMD Ethernet have problems upgrading to Microsoft Windows 2000 document prior to upgrading your system to Windows 2000 Server if your server is using the integrated AMD Ethernet Adapter.

3.4 Installing Windows 2000 Server

1. Insert the "Windows 2000 Server setup CD" into the CD-ROM drive and reboot the system. The system will boot from the Windows 2000 Server setup CD.
2. The "Windows 2000 Server setup" window will appear after a short delay. Windows 2000 Server setup will take a few minutes to load. The window will display “Welcome to setup” at the top right corner. Press Enter to install Windows 2000 Server.
3. The Windows 2000 Server licensing agreement will appear. Read the licensing agreement, press Page Down to scroll to the bottom of the window. Then choose "I Agree" by pressing F8.
4. "Windows 2000 Server setup" will display all hard disk storage that is available on the system. You might choose or create a partition to install Windows 2000 Server.

Choose one of the following three options:

• Allow setup to create partition (Press Enter when you highlight non-partitioned space on your hard drive. Setup will partition the entire disk as one primary partition.)
• Create a Partition (Highlight the non-partitioned space on the hard drive. Press the C key; you will be prompted to indicate how much available space to allocate from the non-partitioned drive. Type the amount of space (in megabytes) and press Enter.)
• Delete a Partition (Do not use this option, new systems are shipped unpartitioned.)

5. After you select a drive to partition, setup will prompt you to choose a file system. It is suggested that you use the NTFS file system (unless dual booting with an operating system that does not support NTFS).
6. Windows 2000 Server setup will begin to format the selected partition and copy the appropriate files onto the selected partition. This process will take several minutes.
7. The system restarts to the graphical portion of setup (Windows 2000 Server setup wizard). Windows setup will display a "Welcome" window when Windows 2000 Server is fully loaded.
   Select Next to continue.
8. Windows setup will automatically install and configure installed devices. This process will take several minutes.
9. The "Regional Settings" window will default to U.S. settings. Make changes if the system is not being installed in the U.S. then, select Next to continue.

NOTE: You may modify regional settings after you have installed Windows 2000 Server by using "Regional Options" in the "Control Panel"

10. Setup will display the “Personalize Your Software” window which will prompt you for your name and organization name. In the "Name field", type your name ,and in the "Organizations field", type the organizations name. The names selected will be generated as the computers default name. Applications installed on the system later will use this information for the product registration and document identification. Select Next to Continue.
11. Setup will prompt you for the "Windows 2000 Server setup CD Key". Type the Windows 2000 Server setup CD Key in the appropriate fields. Select Next to proceed.
12. Setup displays the "Licensing Modes" window with two choices of licensing modes. Select the appropriate licensing mode for your organization. Select Next to continue.
13. The system "Name and Administrator Password" window appears. You will be prompted for an "Administrator Password" and "Computer name". (Notice that setup uses the organization name (entered earlier) as a suggested name for the computer.) Type the desired computer name and password. Select Next to continue.

NOTE: Passwords are case sensitive. Be sure to use a combination of upper and lower case letters with at least one number for your password.

14. From the "Name and Administrator Password" window, select or deselect components for installation. To install a component, select the box next to the component. Components that are not selected will not be installed. Select Next to continue.
15. At the "Time Zone" window, set the current time for Windows 2000 Server. To change the date, click the button to the right of the date. To change the time, highlight the value that you want to change and enter the correct values using the keyboard, or by pressing the up and down arrow keys. Select Next to continue.

NOTE: Windows 2000 Server services perform many tasks that are dependent on the successful completion of the computer’s time and date settings. Be sure to select the correct time zone for the systems location to avoid subsequent problems.

16. From the "Networking Settings" window, choose between "Typical" or "Custom" settings. If you are prompted, enter the appropriate network information. Select Next to begin installing Windows networking components.
17. From the "Workgroup" or "Computer Domain" windows, select one of the following options:
    • "No, this computer is not on a network, it is a network without a domain. Type a workgroup name in the following box".
    • "Yes, make this computer a member of the following domain".
    • Type the workgroup or domain name in box.
    • Select Next to continue.
18. Setup displays the "Installing Component" window, and it displays the status as setup installs and configures the remaining operating systems components according to the options you specified. This procedure will take several minutes.
19. Setup displays the "Performing Final Tasks" window, which shows the status as setup finishes copying the appropriate files. This procedure will take several minutes.
20. Remove the "Windows 2000 Server installation CD" from the CD-ROM drive and click Finish.
21. Windows 2000 Server restarts and runs the newly installed version of Windows 2000 Server.
22. After Windows 2000 Server has finished booting, Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to logon.

When the desktop appears, you will see Windows 2000 Server configure your Server Wizard, which will assist in the set up any additional Windows 2000 Server components on your server. This wizard will help configure the additional components you selected during the installation process.

3.5 Installing additional device drivers and services
Perform the following procedures to install the appropriate device drivers and files.

3.5.1 Installing Service Pack
After you complete the Windows 2000 Server installation process, click here to install the latest operating system service pack. Review the following instructions and warnings on installing the operating system Service Pack.

1. Change the directory to the location the Service Pack files are located (hard disk or CD)
2. Run Setup.
3. Click Agree to accept the licensing agreement.
4. Click Install.

After the installation process is complete, reboot the system.

3.5.2 Installing Multi-Audio controller
Open "Device Manager" by right clicking My Computer, select Manage and click, once, Device Manager. The Multimedia Audio Controller is listed as an unknown device. Perform the following procedures to guide you through the installation process of this device.

1. Click here to download the VIA Machine INF Utility. (View and follow the README file for instructions on how to start the "Chipset Information setup" Program.)
2. A "Welcome" window appears first in the "Chipset Information setup" program. Select Next.
3. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” Click Finish.
4. After the system has rebooted, download the AGP 4x/133 VIA CORE Chip driver. (View the README file for instructions on how to unpack the downloaded files and prepare for setup.)
5. To install the AGP 4x/133 VXD Driver, open the folder where files were unpacked, and select Setup.
6. The “Welcome to AGP 4x/133 Driver setup Program” will appear. Select Next.
7. Select to install AGP 4x/133 driver. Select Next.
8. When the installation is complete, select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”. Select Finish.
9. After the system has rebooted, download the VIA Audio Driver Setup Program.
10. Open the folder to which the VIA Audio Driver setup program was downloaded and select Setup.
11. A "Welcome" window will appear. To continue the VIA Audio setup program, select Next.
12. Select Install Driver and select Next.
13. When the driver is installed, select Finish.
14. From the desktop, right click My Computer and select Manage.
15. Click Device Manager and you will see a yellow indicator next to the "Multi-Media Audio Controller". Right click Multi-Media Audio Controller and select Properties.
16. Click the Driver Tab and click Update Driver button.
17. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device and select Next.
18. Under "Search locations", place a check mark next to "Specify a location". Select Next.
19. Enter the location of the folder that contains the downloaded VIA Audio Driver setup program and select OK.

3.5.3 Installing the Diamond Stealth video driver

1. Click here to download the Diamond Stealth Video Driver to a folder in your hard drive.
2. On the desktop, right click My Computer and select Manage.
3. Click Device Manager to display the devices that are installed on your system.
4. On the right portion of the "Computer Management" window, double click Display Adapters.
5. Right click S3 Savage4 and select Properties.
6. In the "S3 Savage4 Properties" window, click the Driver tab, and Update Driver.
7. The "Upgrade Device Driver Wizard" window will appear. Select Next.
8. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device. Select Next.
9. In the driver location window, select Specify location. Select Next.
10. Enter the location of the Diamond Stealth Video Driver file. Select Next.
11. After "Upgrade Device Driver Wizard" finds a driver for the video device, select Next.
12. When "Upgrade Device Driver Wizard" finishes installing the driver, select Finish to reboot the system.

Appendix A
If your system is equipped with an IBM ServeRAID controller card, refer to the installation instructions below for installing the ServeRAID controller card as the primary controller.

A.1 Installing the ServeRAID software
Important: You should set the configurations for the IBM ServeRAID card before you install Windows 2000.

A.2 Installing ServeRAID-4L and 4M software along with Windows 2000
NOTE: You should install device drivers for the ServeRAID-4M and 4L controllers while you install Windows 2000 Server.

1. Insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD into the CD-ROM drive immediately after the system has booted.
2. Shortly after you insert the "IBM ServeRAID Support CD", an "IBM ServeRAID" window will appear followed by a window that displays the old BIOS and Firmware. Click Update.
3. When the system has completed updating its files, you will be prompted to reboot. Keep the IBM ServeRAID Support CD in the CD-ROM drive and reboot the system.
4. The system will boot off the IBM ServeRAID Support CD again; however, this time, ServeRAID utilities will be used to create and initialize the ServeRAID disks.

Important: You must create and initialize ServeRAID disks in order for a boot partition to be visible to Windows 2000 Server. For instructions, refer to the IBM web site,click Server, and select ServeRAID for the "family". This procedure will lead you to the ServeRAID Support web page.

5. After you have created and initialized the ServeRAID disks, remove the "IBM ServeRAID Support CD" and insert the "Windows 2000 CD" into the CD-ROM Drive then, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to restart the server.
6. After you reboot the server, the following message will appear "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver".
7. Press F6.

NOTE: This message appears immediately after the screen changes from black to blue. You have only a few seconds to press F6.

8. After Windows 2000 Server loads the appropriate files, Windows 2000 Server will display a window where you can manually specify a controller. When this window displays, press the S key to specify additional devices.
9. When you are prompted to insert the Manufactures - supplied hardware support disk, insert the IBM ServeRAID Device Drivers diskette into the diskette driver; then, press Enter.

Important: The driver installed might not have a digital signature. A digitally signed driver will be posted on the IBM Web site as soon as it is available. A non-digitally signed driver will be overwritten by the installation of a Windows 2000 Service Pack. ServeRAID will not function without the digitally signed driver. Click here to download the latest IBM ServeRAID device drivers.

10. You will be prompted to select a ServeRAID controller. Select IBM Netfinity ServeRAID- 4M or 4L Controller (Windows 2000), then, press Enter. A message similar to the following will appear "Setup is loading files (IBM Netfinity ServeRAID-4M or 4L Controller (Windows 2000)".
11. When you are prompted, press Enter to continue.
12. You may now continue the Windows 2000 Server installation process by scrolling back to step 4 under "3.0 Detailed installation instructions".

A.3Installing ServeRAID Manager

1. Be sure that the "IBM ServeRAID Manager" is installed on the Windows 2000 Server in order to maximize the performance of the IBM ServeRAID card installed.
2. From "Windows 2000 Server", insert the IBM ServeRAID Support CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3. A "Welcome" window will appear and it will give you a warning to exit all windows programs before you run thesetup program.
4. Exit all Windows programs and select Next.
5. The "Licensing Agreement" window appears. After you read the license agreement, click Yes to continue.
6. Select the operating system to be used on the server if you run Windows NT or Windows 2000 Server. Select Next to continue.
7. The option to install the ServeRAID Manager Agent appears. Select Yes, install service, and select Next to continue.
8. Select Next againto installServeRAID Manager.
9. From this window, you must choose the location to which ServeRAID will be installed. ServeRAID is defaulted to setup in the c:\ Program Files\Raidman directory. If this is your preferred location, click Next and setup installs ServeRAID Manager.