G
Frequently Asked Questions
This appendix includes some frequently asked questions about Windows
NT and Digital UNIX system planning and configuration. Information is
presented in a question-and-answer format.
G.1
Windows NT System Configuration
Following are some frequently asked questions about configuring the
AXPpci 33 system with the Windows NT operating system:
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What is the minimum memory recommended for the Windows
NT operating system?
The minimum memory recommended for Windows NT is 16 MB.
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What sort of main memory should be used?
Sections 2.2.2.17 and A.2 provide information about main memory.
The AXPpci 33 accepts industry-standard 70 ns, 36-bit SIMMs. 32- or
33-bit SIMMs will not work.
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What build devices are available for Windows NT?
At this time, the only available build device for Windows NT is a SCSI
CD–ROM drive. The ARC console expects the (SCSI) device ID to be 4;
however, this is configurable using the ARC console.
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What is the recommended disk size?
A 0.5 GB disk drive (minimum) is recommended for Windows NT.
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What are the recommended disk types?
Recommended disk types are IDE and SCSI disks. SCSI disk is the
default.
•
What are the recommended installation parameters for disk
partitions?
Recommended installation parameters are:
System:
5 MB FAT partition (created with the arcinst.exe utility)
Remainder:
NTFS partition
•
What is the performance impact of using an IDE disk?
Generally, an IDE drive performs as well as a SCSI drive, but this may
vary for some applications.
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