User`s guide
Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-3
Windows Server 2008
This section explains how to install Windows Server 2008 by using the Express Setup.
NOTES:
Express Setup does not support the installation of Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64) Edition.
If you want to install it, see Appendix D.
If you install Windows Server 2008 without using Express Setup, see Appendix D.
Notes on Windows Installation
Check the following before starting the Express Setup.
About the Windows Family
This computer supports the following Windows editions:
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Standard 32-bit (x86) Edition / Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise
32-bit (x86) Edition (hereinafter, referred to as "Windows Server 2008")
NOTE: Express Setup does not support the installation of Windows Server 2008 64-bit (x64)
Edition. If you want to install it, see Appendix D.
To install other operating systems, contact your sales dealer or the maintenance service representative.
BIOS Settings
Check the BIOS settings described in Chapter 4 before installing Windows Server 2008.
Service Pack Supported by ExpressBuilder
The ExpressBuilder DVD attached to the server supports the following combination of OS installation media and Service
Pack.
Windows Server 2008
– OS installation media (No Service Pack)
Supported Mass Storage Controllers
The ExpressBuilder DVD attached to your system supports the following mass storage controllers for installation.
Controllers supporting installation of OS with Express Setup
– Internal RAID Controller
– LSI Logic SAS RAID Controller 8708EM2
(128MB, RAID0/1)
– LSI Logic SAS RAID Controller 8708EM2
(128MB, RAID0/1/5/6)
– LSI Logic SAS RAID Controller 8708EM2
(256MB, RAID0/1/5/6)
– Onboard RAID Controller (LSI Embedded
MegaRAID™)
Other controllers