NEC Express5800/120Ri-2, User Manual

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2-20 General Description
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER
The CD-ROM that comes with the server contains a setup utility called "NEC
EXPRESSBUILDER."
The major functions of the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER are:
To install the Operating System.
"Express Setup" helps you to install the Windows Operating System. (See Chapter 5)
To diagnose the system.
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER includes the System Diagnostics to check your server. (See
Chapter 6)
To create a support disk.
Use this function to create the support disks used to boot the utilities from the floppy disk,
or the OEM-disk used for a manual installation of Windows. (See Chapter 6)
To update the BIOS.
Use this function to update the system BIOS or firmware of the server. (See Chapter 6)
To update the Windows System*
"Update Express5800 system" in Master Control Menu (Windows-based NEC
EXPRESSBUILDER feature) updates the several resources of Microsoft Windows Server
2003. (See Chapter 6)
To install the utilities.
NEC EXPRESSBUILDER includes some management software for Windows (NEC
ESMPRO, NEC DianaScope and so on) and maintenance utilities for DOS (System
diagnostics, Off-line Maintenance Utility and so on).
You can install the applications for Windows from Master Control Menu and install the
utilities for DOS from Tools menu. (See Chapter 6)
To read the online documents*
You can refer to the online documents from Master Control Menu. (See Chapter 6)
* These functions are available under the Windows system.
NOTE:
Some features among those listed above can be used from the
remote computer via cross cable (COM), or LAN. See Chapter 6 for
details.