Quick Start Manual

22 Installing and Configuring the Operating System
Installing Windows Server 2008
1 If you chose Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 (64 bit Edition) during
the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility installation process then on the
reboot the Systems Build and Update Utility installer will prompt to insert
a valid Windows Server 2008 media into DVD drive. Insert the Windows
Server 2008 media into DVD drive and click
OK .
2 Click OK on the Valid Microsoft Windows Server 2008 media window to
start the installation.
3 Click OK on the next window to proceed with the installation.
4 In the next window, enter the language and other preferences and
click
Next to continue.
5 Click on Install now to start the installation.
6 Key in the product key for activation and click Next to continue.
7 In the next window,
a Select Windows Server 2008 Enterprise (Full Installation).
b Check the box for I have selected the edition of Windows that
I purchased
.
c Click Next .
8 In license term window
a Check the box for I accept the license terms .
b Click Next .
9 In the next window,
a Select Custom (Advanced) installation .
b Select the disk where you want to install Windows.
c Click Next .
The installer starts the Windows installation.
NOTE: This procedure may take several minutes to complete.
10 At the end of the installation, change the Administrator password.
CAUTION: Do not leave the administrator password blank.