NEC Express5800/120Re, User Manual

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5-24 Installing the Operating System with Express Setup
Windows 2000
Express Setup can install Windows 2000 operating system. However, note the following issue:
IMPORTANT:
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Before starting the installation, complete all the process of adding
the optional device and the setup of Express server mainframe
(BIOS and optional board specification)
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The document for installing Windows 2000 is also attached to the
other software package which is sold separately from NEC, but
refer to this document when you install Windows 2000 on this
model.
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After completing Express Setup, see "Setup for Solving Problems"
described later to specify the settings for trouble recovery such as
"Specifying Memory Dump".
Installing on the Mirrored Volume
If you want to install Windows 2000 on the volume that is mirrored using "Disk Management",
invalid the mirroring before operating the installation to set back to the basic disk, and valid the
mirroring again after the installation has completed.
Creating, invalid, delete mirror volume can be operated from "Disk Management" in "Computer
Management".
Connecting MO Device
If you operate installing Windows 2000 with MO device connected, the installation may not be
completed normally. In such case, detach MO device and then re-install the system from the
beginning.
Connecting Hard Disk Drive
Connect the hard disk that OS is not going to be installed after installing OS.
If you create multiple logical drives in your system, refer to "Re-installing the operation system
when multiple logical drives exist" (Appendix E).
Disk Configuration (Concerning the area displayed as "MAINTE_P")
In disk area, an area displayed as "MAINTE_P" may exist. This area is maintenance partition for
saving configuration information and utilities. Do not delete the area.