System Release Notes Server HV8600 System Release Notes PN: 455-01524-001
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General Notes These Release Notes about the server system cover the following topics: ! General Comments ! Advisories ! Documentation Errata. General Comments The following general comments apply to this server system: ! Version of the Network Operating System tested and recommended is: Windows NT® 4.0 Server Enterprise Edition with Service Pack 4 Advisories This section contains advisories on System Start-Up, Setting Up the Software, System Hardware, and EXPRESSBUILDER.
Setting UP the Software Software setup for the most part is automatic (approximately 15 minutes) and requires only that you enter name and organization, registration information, internet address, and server parameters. The setup procedures are designed to get your server up and running as quickly as possible. The software is autoloading, requiring minimal intervention on your part. The following sections include the procedures for setting up your server with Windows NT Enterprise Edition.
3. At the Microsoft “Software License Agreement” dialog box, read and accept the Microsoft license agreement by clicking I Agree. 4. At the “Name and Organization” dialog box, enter your name and organization. Click Next when done. 5. At the “Registration” dialog box, enter the MS Windows NT License Number. The number is found on the Certificate of Authenticity. Click Next when done.
6. At the “Computer Name” dialog box, enter the server name that is to be used with this server. Click Next when done. Note: Once you select the server type and click Next in step 7, you cannot change the server type. 7. At the “Server Type” dialog box, select one of the following: Primary Domain Controller, Backup Domain Controller, or Stand-Alone Server. Click Next after selecting the server type.
8. At the “Windows NT Setup” dialog box, click Next to start installation of Windows NT Networking. 9. You’ll receive two error messages from “Unattended Setup.” ! Click OK at the “Error - Unattended Setup” dialog box. You’ll enter the IP address information in step 10. ! Click OK at the “Error - Unattended Setup” dialog box.” You’ll enter the Subnet information in step 10.
10. At the “Microsoft TCP/IP Properties” dialog box, enter the IP address and the Subnet Mask value of the Server’s Ethernet interface card. ! Enter the static IP address of your Ethernet adapter in the “IP Address:” field. ! Enter your mask value in the “Subnet Mask” field. ! Enter the default gateway value. ! If you have a DNS server(s), define the local DNS address now by selecting the “DNS” tab and entering the IP address(es) of your DNS domain(s) in the appropriate field(s).
11. At the “Date/Time Properties” screen, select the proper time zone and confirm/correct the proper date and time. Click Close when done. ! This portion of the installation installs files, performs some processing, and takes several minutes. Note: Please read the “Thank you for purchasing a NEC server preinstalled with Windows NT” screen. Note any recommendations that may apply to your specific installation for additional configuration considerations.
12. At the "Windows NT Server Setup" dialog box, click "YES" to view the log file. This screen is for information only and always appears even if no errors occur, so that the log file can be viewed. The log file shows the current size of the Pagefile. 13. The "System Setup Log - (C:\WINNT\Setuplog.txt) dialog box opens. The amount of information in this dialog box will vary depending on your system. In this dialog box you can view the current size of the Pagefile.
. At the “Windows NT Setup” dialog box showing that “Windows NT 4.00 has been installed successfully,” click Restart Computer. ! After about 30 seconds, the system automatically loads Windows NT Server. ! You now have the following applications installed on your server: Windows NT Server 4.0 with any updated storage, network, and video drivers required for this server system Windows NT Service Pack 4 Microsoft IE 4.01. 15. Press Ctrl Alt Del to log on to Windows NT Server.
! At the "Select the Components To Install" dialog box, select the optional Windows NT Enterprise Edition components you want to be installed, then select " Start Installation." Otherwise, "Exit". Click on "Start Installation" to install the optional Windows NT Enterprise Edition components selected. Click on "Exit" to return to the Windows NT desktop screen.
HAL Installation When installing Windows NT on the HV8600 system, it is necessary to use the HAL software included with your system. Please refer to the NOS Guide included in you EXPRESSBUILDER CD for installation instructions. Registry Update When installing Windows NT on the HV8600 system, it is necessary to update the Windows NT registry using the Registry Update diskette included with the EXPRESSBUILDER CD provided with your system.
Hot Plug PCI The Hot Plug PCI feature of the HV8600 is active only when an operating system that includes Hot Plug PCI support is available. When the Hot Plug PCI feature is not active: ! Do not attempt to replace PCI option cards while the system is running. ! The Hot Plug PCI access door is secured preventing access to the Hot Plug PCI option board area. ! The system must be powered-off in order to replace PCI option cards.
Documentation Errata Please note the following changes to the Express5800 HV8600 User’s Guide. Errata to Express5800 HV8600 User's Guide The following changes apply to the Express5800 HV8600 User’s Guide (456-01505-000). Page 3-7 Table 3-1 BIOS Setup Configurations, Advanced Menu. Under column heading "Normal Setting or Display Only" for "DIMM Error Pause" change the word "Enabled" to "Disabled". Page 3-8 Table 3-1 BIOS Setup Configurations, Advanced Menu.
