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Neurodiagnostic Instruments Service Manual
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Load Windows XP Professional
(Existing Hard Drive)
This procedure is written specifically for the Omni Tech
Halyron desktop computer with an Intel D865GLC
motherboard. If you are loading Windows XP on
another model of computer, please follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
This procedure takes approximately 30-45 minutes to
complete.
If you loading Windows XP on a new, replacement hard
drive, skip to the next section.
Reloading Windows XP will delete all information
stored on the hard drive, including all applications,
settings and patient data files.
Before you begin this procedure, be sure to back up
all patient data and settings files.
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Step Action
1. Insert the Omni-Tech Product Recovery CD
into the CD drive. If the Recovery CD auto-
plays, click on Cancel to exit the window
that is displayed.
2. Click on Start>Turn Off Computer>
Restart.
3. When you see the message Press Any Key to
Boot from CD at the bottom of the screen,
press the Space bar. The system setup loads
the appropriate files.
If the system boots to the hard drive, you
will need to reboot and try again.
4. At the Welcome to Setup screen, press Enter
to set up Windows XP now.
5. Press F8 to agree to the license terms.
6. Highlight C: Partition (NTFS), if
necessary, and press Esc to continue
installing a fresh copy of Windows XP
without repairing.
7. Highlight C: Partition (NTFS), if
necessary, and press Enter to set up
Windows XP on the selected item.
NOTE:
At this point, you can delete unwanted
partitions, if necessary.
8. Type C to continue Setup using this
partition.
9. Press Enter to select Leave the current file
system intact (no changes).
10. Press L to use the folder and delete the
existing Windows installation in it.
Existing system files are deleted and new
system files are copied to the hard drive.
The system reboots, then begins installing
Windows. The amount of time remaining to
complete this step is displayed on the left
side of the screen.
11. At the Regional and Language Options
screen, click on Next.
12. At the Personalize Your Software screen,
enter the facility name in the Name field
and click on Next.
13. Enter the Windows XP Product Key. The
Product Key label is normally located on the
right side of the computer case. Click on
Next.
14. At the Computer Name and Administrator
Password screen, enter the correct
Computer Name. If you are not sure of the
name, you can change it later in this
procedure.
15. Type a password of nicolet. Type nicolet
again to confirm the password and click on
Next.
16. Adjust the Date, Time and Time Zone
settings, if necessary, then click on Next.
The system copies files to the hard drive and
configures the system while displaying a
series of informational screens. This process
takes about 30 minutes to complete. When
finished, the system reboots.
Step Action