Configuring the System Drive Using Windows 2008 Storage Server Setup
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Do not remove the USB flash drive while performing the product recovery. If you remove
the USB flash drive an error is displayed stating it cannot write the Ghosterr.txt file. If the
USB flash drive was removed, you cannot continue the process by re-installing the USB
flash drive. You would have to start the recovery process from the beginning.
16. A gray screen prompts you to reboot. Type
R
, and quickly remove the USB flash drive from
the system.
Configure the operating system as described in the following section. The Apply Computer
Setup message is displayed for 3 to 5 minutes.
Configuring the System Drive Using Windows 2008
Storage Server Setup
After you recover the Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 operating system, several system
parameters are set including a system Disk Check. The system restarts, and you are prompted to
enter the Windows activation key. This number is on the Windows Certificate located on the
right-side of the Engine top cover. You need this Windows number in the following procedure.
To set up the Windows operating system:
1. (If removed) Reconnect all the network Ethernet cables.
2. When the Product Key screen opens, type the Product Key from the Certificate of
Authenticity in the Product Key text box. The certificate is on the top of the Avid ISIS
Engine.
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The Product Key Authenticity is verified with Microsoft through an Internet connection. If
you do not have the Avid ISIS connected to an in-house network, you need to phone in your
Product Key and get an Authenticity number back from Microsoft.
The Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Setup utility starts, and the a dialog box opens
showing the License Agreement screen.
3. Select “I accept the agreement.”
4. Click Next.
The Avid ISIS Engine restarts (potentially more than once).
5. Log on as
Administrator
and
is-admin
as the password.
6. After your system restarts for the last time, customize the system and local settings. See the
Windows documentation for more information.
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If you are outside the United States, customize the system and local settings.
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You might want to create a new
system administrator name
and password.
