NEC Express5800/120Rf-1 User manual

NEC Express5800 Series
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NEC Express5800/120Rf-1,120Rh-2 Operation Manual for Microsoft®Windows Server™ 2003 x64 Editions
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This manual explains how to install the Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003, Standard x64
Edition/Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition (hereinafter called the
"Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions") by using the NEC difference module for the Windows
Server 2003 x64 Edition for Express5800/120Rf-1 and 120Rh-2.
Before installing the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions, be sure to read this manual
thoroughly.
NOTE
The NEC difference module for the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
for Express5800/120Rf-1 and 120Rh-2 is dedicated to the
Express5800/120Rf-1 and 120Rh-2. This module cannot be applied
to the other devices.
The installation procedure of the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions is outlined below.
It is impossible to upgrade the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions from the existing 32-bit
edition.
Make sure to make clear installation.
Preface
Installation Procedure Outline of the Windows Server
2003 x64 Editions
Create Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for EXPRESSBUIDLER
Update BIOS and perform BIOS Setup
Install Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions
Update system
Setup for failure handling
Set driver details

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Items Required for Installation
Before starting to install the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions, check that the
following media and manuals have been prepared:
NEC difference module for the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition for the
Express5800/120Rf-1 and 120Rh-2
(hereinafter Called the NEC difference module)
Visit NEC Express5800 Web Site (http://www.nec.co.jp/express/) (hereinafter
called the download site), and acquire the module.
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for EXPRESSBUILDER
(or one 3.5-inch floppy disk in the 1.44MB format)
For the creation procedure, see "Creating the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
OEM-DISK for EXPRESSBUILDER".
NEC Express5800/120Rf-1, 120Rh-2 Operation manual For Microsoft®
Windows Server™ 2003, Standard x64 Edition/Microsoft® Windows
Server™ 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition (this manual)
Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003, Standard x64 Edition/
Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition (CD-ROM)
* To be purchased separately.
(hereinafter called the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition CD-ROM)
or Backup CD-ROM Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64
Edition/Backup CD-ROM Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64
Edition (hereinafter called the backup CD-ROM)
EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM
User's Guide (See the "Online Document" from the master control menu of the
EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM.)
The above are supplied when the Express5800 series is purchased:
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Downloading the NEC Difference Module
Before creating the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for
EXPRESSBUILDER or updating the system, download the NEC difference module
for the Express5800/120Rf-1 and 120Rh-2 by following the steps below.
(1) Visit the Download site and download the NEC difference module
supporting the Express5800/120Rf-1 and 120Rh-2.
(2) After downloading the module, store it in any folder on the hard disk drive.
(Example: C:\TEMP)
NOTE
The name of the download destination folder must not
contain blank characters.
Preparation for Installing the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions

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 Creating the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for
EXPRESSBUILDER
The installation requires a floppy disk called the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
OEM-DISK for EXPRESSBUILDER.
TIPS
If you have already created the Windows Server 2003 x64
Edition OEM-DISK for EXPRESSBUILDER for the device,
you need not create it again.
Follow the steps below to create the disk:
(1) Prepare one empty 3.5-inch floppy disk of 1.44MB format.
(2) Start the operating system.
(3) Download the NEC difference module.
(See "Downloading the NEC Difference Module".)
(4) Set the floppy disk in the floppy disk drive.
(5) Copy all the files in the following folder to the floppy disk:
<destination-folder-name>\WINNT\OEMFD\W2K3AMD\FD1
On completion of copying, you have completed creating the Windows
Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for EXPRESSBUILDER.
Write-protect the created Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for
EXPRESSBUILDER, attach a label to the floppy disk, and keep it in a safe place.

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Before installing Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions, read the following precautions
carefully.
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Procedure for License Activation
When the backup CD-ROM is used, installation is made in the license-activated state.
When other OS CD-ROMs are used, a procedure for activating the license of the
Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions is required. The product key used in the procedure
and the product key indicated on the COA label provided with the Windows Server 2003
x64 Editions must match.
IMPORTANT
•Perform activation within 30 days after installation.
After 30 days elapse, the system may be locked.
•The COA label may be adhered to the device.
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Optional Boards Supported by the NEC Difference Module
The following optional boards are supported by the NEC difference module:
<SCSI model>
•Boards supporting OS installation by the NEC difference module
- N8103-80F disk array controller (1ch)
- N8103-81F disk array controller (2ch)
- SCSI HostRAID (the controller on the motherboard is used)
•Other options
- N8103-56F SCSI controller
- N8103-75 SCSI controller
- N8103-95 SCSI controller
- N8190-126 SCSI controller
<SATA model>
•Boards supporting OS installation by the NEC difference module
- N8103-80F disk array controller (1ch)
- N8103-81F disk array controller (2ch)
- SATA HostRAID (the controller on the motherboard is used)
•Other options
- N8103-56F SCSI controller
- N8103-75 SCSI controller
- N8103-95 SCSI controller
- N8190-126 SCSI controller
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Disk Configuration
The disk area may contain an area labeled "EISA configuration". This area is a
maintenance partition for storing configuration information and utilities. Do not delete
this area.
Precautions

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Re-Installation on a Dynamic Disk
When the hard disk drive that has been upgraded to a dynamic disk is used for
re-installation, if there is a partition other than the partition in which the OS is installed,
and you want to keep that partition, note the following:
•As the partition where the OS is to be installed, select the one where the OS was
installed before.
•Select "Use the current File System" for the OS partition format.
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Magneto-optical drive
When NTFS is set for the file system with a magneto-optical drive connected at
installation, file system conversion may not be performed correctly.
If correct file system conversion is not performed, remove the magneto-optical drive, and
perform installation from the beginning.
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DAT and Other Media
During setup, do not set any media such as a DAT that are not required for installation.
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Updating BIOS
Before installing the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions, BIOS for the Windows Server
2003 x64 Editions may have to be updated using the EXPRESSBUILDER CD-ROM.
To determine whether BIOS update is required or not, visit the download site and check
for any supported module.
For the update procedure, see the introductory statements presented at the time of BIOS
downloading to each device and "Readme.txt" included in downloaded data.

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Size of a Created Partition
The size of a partition to install the system can be calculated from the following
expression:
Required size for installation + paging file size + dump file size + application size
Required size for installation =
4100MB
Paging file size (recommended) = Installed memory capacity ×1.5
Dump file size = Installed memory capacity + 1MB
Application size = Any size
IMPORTANT
•The above paging file size is a recommended size for collecting
debug information (dump file). The boot volume requires a
paging file having an enough initial size for storing the dump file.
If the paging file becomes insufficient, collection of accurate
debug information may fail because of virtual memory shortage.
Therefore, set a sufficient paging file size for the entire system.
•If the installed memory capacity is 2GB or more, the maximum
dump file size is 2048MB plus 1MB.
•When other applications are to be installed, add the disk space
required for them separately.
When the installed memory capacity is 512MB, for example, the partition size is
calculated using the above expression as follows:
4100MB + (512MB ×1.5) + 512MB + 1MB + application size
= 5381MB + application size
If the size of the partition to install the system is smaller than the total of the required size
for installation and the paging file size, enlarge the partition size, or prepare an additional
disk drive. If the dump file size cannot be reserved, you can allocate the dump file on two
ore more disks as follows:
(1) Set the size (the required size for installation plus the paging file size).
(2) See "Setup for Failure Handling" and make settings so that debug
information (portion for the dump file size) is written to the other disks.
If the disk does not have enough space for writing for the dump file size, install the system
with the partition size set to the required size for installation plus the paging file size, and add
a new disk.
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Manual Installation
The [Install hardware/install software] pop-up window may appear twice during
installation, which does not affect the system operation, however. Click [Yes] each time
and continue the installation steps.
In the subsequent steps, follow the messages to continue installation.

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Creating a RAID Drive
When SATA HostRAID is to be used, set HostRAID to Enabled with the BIOS setup
utility to create a RAID drive before installation. When SCSI HostRAID is to be used,
set HostRAID to Enabled with the SCSI Select Utility to create a RAID drive before
installation. For how to create a RAID drive, refer to the description of RAID
configuration in the User's Guide. When using an optional disk array controller, refer to
the manual supplied with the board.

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This chapter details the clear installation of the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions.
1. Turn on the power to the system.
IMPORTANT
Update BIOS for the Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions if necessary.
To determine whether BIOS update is required or not, visit the download
site and check for any supported module.
The execution state of POST (Power On Self-Test) is displayed on the display screen.
(If the "NEC" logo is displayed, press the <Esc> key.)
In a little while, the following message appears in the lower left part of the screen:
Press <F2> to enter SETUP
2. Press the <F2> key, select "Advanced" from the BIOS Setup menu, and set "Installed
O/S" to "PnP O/S". The setting method varies depending on the models. For details,
refer to "Readme.txt" included in the BIOS download data of the device.
3. From the BIOS Setup menu, select "Exit" →"Save Changes & Exit", and select [Yes]
to restart the system.
4. Set the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition CD-ROM or backup CD-ROM in the
CD-ROM drive, then perform a reset operation (by pressing the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>
keys) or turn the power off then on again to restart the NEC Express5800 series.
IMPORTANT
When a bootable OS has already been installed on the hard disk,
press the <Enter> key while "Press any key to boot from CD..." is
displayed on the screen. This operation is unnecessary if no
bootable OS is present.
The system boots from the CD-ROM, and the installation program starts.
The Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions setup screen appears. If the setup screen
does not appear, the <Enter> key was not pressed at the proper timing. In this case,
turn off the power once and then on again to start the steps from the beginning.
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5. For a SCSI model with a disk array controller attached or with the standard RAID
controller (SATA HostRAID or SCSI HostRAID) equipped, press the <F6> key while
"Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration..." is displayed in the
upper part of the screen.
TIPS
•Pressing the <F6> key does not change the screen display.
•When SATA HostRAID or SCSI HostRAID is used, a RAID drive must be
created in advance. Refer to the description of RAID configuration in
the User's Guide.
•When an optional disk array controller is used, refer to the manual
supplied with the board.
When the <F6> key need not be pressed, the subsequent steps are unnecessary.
Perform setup operation according to the instructions displayed on the screen. For
details, refer to "First Step Guide".
6. When the following message is displayed, press the <S> key:
The following message is displayed:
7. Set the Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition OEM-DISK for EXPRESSBUILDER in the
floppy disk drive, and press the <Enter> key.
A list of SCSI host adapters is displayed.
Please insert the disk labeled
Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk
into Drive A:
* Press ENTER when ready.
Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage
devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to
manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load
support for the following mass storage device(s).