Intel SRCU31, User Manual

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52 Intel RAID SRCU31 Users Guide
Upgrading an OS (Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000) that is Currently Installed on
a RAID Volume or Single Disk
Before you begin:
Ensure that the OS is installed on an Intel RAID Controller SRCU31 that is compatible with the
new OS and/or RAID Software Suite that you are about to install. If it is not compatible, then exit
this installation procedure.
Upgrading Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000:
1. Before beginning, back up any vital data.
2. If you are not installing a new adapter and you are only upgrading the OS and the RAID
software, go to step 9.
3. If you are installing a new Intel RAID Controller SRCU31, and transferring the OS to that new
adapter, go to step 4.
4. Power off the computer, disconnect all power cords, and remove the computer’s cover to access
the server board.
5. Disconnect the SCSI cable(s), if applicable.
6. Remove the currently installed Intel RAID Controller SRCU31 and insert the new Intel RAID
Controller SRCU31 into an available PCI slot.
7. Connect the SCSI cable, if applicable, to the newly installed Intel RAID Controller SRCU31.
8. Replace the computer’s cover, reconnect all power cords, and reboot the computer.
9. Log into NT with administrative user rights.
10. Insert the Windows 2000 CD-ROM. The Windows 2000 upgrade utility will auto-start. Click
“Yes” to start the upgrade.
11. When the Welcome to the Windows 2000 Setup Wizard launches, select “Upgrade to
Windows 2000” and complete this portion of the upgrade. Windows should auto-reboot. If
not, manually reboot the computer.
12. Leave the Windows 2000 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and let the computer boot up.
DO NOT touch any key when prompted to boot from the CD-ROM. Let the computer boot to
the hard disk drive to continue the upgrade.
13. When the computer gets to the first blue setup screen, immediately press <F6> to load the
RAID drivers for Windows 2000.
14. When prompted press <S> and insert the Intel RAID Controller SRCU31 Installation diskette
and continue the Windows 2000 upgrade.
15. Setup will complete the text-based portion of the installation and auto-reboot to continue the
GUI portion of the Windows 2000 Upgrade.
16. When the GUI portion of setup completes, the computer will auto-reboot. If it does not
auto-reboot, manually reboot the computer to continue the upgrade.
17. Go to the “Installation to an Existing OS” section to complete the upgrade.