Troubleshooting
Recovering or Reconfiguring Windows 2000 or Windows NT
Chapter 11
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Preparing to Recover Windows NT or Windows 2000
Before you perform a recovery:
• Ensure the Workstation model matches the HP Workstation Recovery
CD-ROM labels (the operating system recovery is locked to the
specific Workstation model).
• Back up all data files and, if necessary, software applications.
• Upgrade to the latest BIOS version. For instructions, refer to
www.hp.com/workstations/support
.
• Clear any BIOS-level passwords as described in “Removing
• In the Security menu, set all Hardware Protection items to “Enabled”
or “Unlocked” (if applicable). See “Security Menu” on page 55.
• In the Boot menu, ensure booting from the CD-ROM is enabled and
the CD-ROM drive is configured to boot before the hard disk drive in
the Boot Device Priority List. See “Boot Menu” on page 57.
• Ensure that you have the Certificate of Authenticity from Microsoft
available. (This is a label on the cover of your Workstation.)
NOTE
Windows NT 4.0 does not install with 4 GB of memory. If you have 4 GB
of memory, you must remove 4 RIMMs from slot pairs 3 and 4 (see the
memory loading label on the chassis cover or “System Memory” on page
159). After Windows NT 4.0 is loaded, you can reinstall this memory.
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Summary of Contents for Workstation x4000
Page 11: ...Chapter 1 11 1 System Overview This manual downloaded from http www manualowl com ...
Page 25: ...Chapter 2 25 2 System Board This manual downloaded from http www manualowl com ...
Page 43: ...Chapter 4 43 4 System BIOS and Resources This manual downloaded from http www manualowl com ...
Page 81: ...Chapter 6 81 6 Power Specifications This manual downloaded from http www manualowl com ...
Page 93: ...Chapter 7 93 7 Connector Pin Outs This manual downloaded from http www manualowl com ...
Page 121: ...Chapter 8 121 8 Mechanical Specifications This manual downloaded from http www manualowl com ...
Page 125: ...Chapter 9 125 9 Hardware Components This manual downloaded from http www manualowl com ...
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