Installing Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 - Netfinity 1000, 3000

Steps

Revision Level: 1.0
Updated: 05/07/98

Follow the Network Operating System (NOS) instructions provided in this document sequentially unless you are instructed differently. Screens and messages might differ from those in this document.

This document contains the following sections:
1.0 What You Will Need
2.0 Where to Download Device Drivers/Files
3.0 Quick Installation Instructions for Experienced Users
4.0 Detailed Installation Instructions
4.1 Setting Up the Hardware
4.2 Setting Up the BIOS
4.3 Configuring Hard Disk Drives Using the Adaptec SCSI Controller
4.4 Running the Windows NT Server 4.0 Installation Program Using the Adaptec SCSI Controller

Appendix A: Installing Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 3
Appendix B: Installing S3 Trio 3D NT 4.0 Video Device Driver

1.0 What You Will Need

• Flat-blade screwdriver (to install hard disk drives and adapters), preferably a short-handled screwdriver.
• Supported hard disk drives. Refer to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/serverproven/compat/us/ for a list of supported options and part numbers for your server.
• Licensed copy of Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0.
• IBM Netfinity 10/100 Ethernet Adapter and Adapter 2 Version 3.7 or higher.
• S3 Trio 3D NT 4.0 Video Driver Diskette , v3.26.27 (part number 24L8041).

  NOTE: These diskette images are included in the Diskette Factory from ServerGuide 4.0.3 (or later) or you can get the files from the IBM support site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support .
  

• One blank diskette to create an Emergency Repair Diskette (label it Emergency Repair Diskette).
• One blank diskette for each of the device driver diskettes that you are using for your particular installation.
• Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 3 (file name NT4SP3_I.EXE).
• This service pack is available from Microsoft's Web site or FTP site (see the next section for more information).

2.0 Where to Download Device Drivers/Files

• IBM BBS (U.S.): 1-919-517-0001
• IBM FTP site: ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/systems/support/system_x/
• IBM U.S. Web site: http://www.ibm.com/systems/support
• For countries outside the U.S., begin at http://www.ibm.com
• Microsoft FTP site: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/
• Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/support/

If you are very familiar with SCSI, hardware, and the installation process, continue with 3.0 Quick Installation Instructions for Experienced Users. If not, continue with 4.0 Detailed Installation Instructions.

3.0 Quick Installation Instructions for Experienced Users

1. Set the jumpers on the hard disk drive to SCSI ID 0. If the SCSI cable has an active terminator attached, make sure the termination is NOT enabled on any drives on the SCSI cable.
2. Insert the original Windows NT Server 4.0 CD into the CD-ROM drive and power on the server (the server will automatically start up the original CD-ROM, but the server might not automatically start up copies of the original CD-ROM).
3. Use the EtherJet device drivers that are shipped with the server for the integrated Ethernet 10/100 controller. Use IBM Netfinity 10/100 Ethernet Adapter and Adapter 2.
4. Install the Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 3.
5. Install the S3 Trio 3D Windows NT 4.0 Device Driver.

4.0 Detailed Installation Instructions
This section provides complete instructions for Windows NT Server 4.0 installation.

4.1 Setting Up the Hardware

1. Locate the key lock on the rear of the server and, if necessary, unlock the side access panel. Pull out on the cover release tab in the middle of the right side panel and push the panel forward.
2. For the initial installation, remove all other adapters and devices that are not required to get the base operating system installed. (For example, if installing multiple network adapters, only install one at this time. If a tape drive or external SCSI devices will be used, just disconnect them temporarily.) After the operating system is running without errors, add these devices one at a time. This procedure simplifies the installation process.

   NOTES:

   • If you plan to use an external DASD enclosure, use the documentation that accompanied the external enclosure for proper setup; then, continue with 4.2 Setting Up the BIOS.
   • If you purchased a system with a hard disk drive already installed, continue with 4.2 Setting Up the BIOS
     
     
3. With a flat-blade screwdriver, remove the screw on the center cross-member nearest the rear of the machine that fastens the lower drive assembly to the system unit. Remove the entire assembly from the server by pulling it out of the system.
4. The startup hard disk drive should be set to SCSI ID 0 (this is the default; no jumpers on the ID pins signifies ID 0). Refer to the hard disk drive documentation for more information on setting the SCSI ID and termination.

   NOTE: The last drive connected to the internal SCSI controller must be terminated or an actively terminated SCSI Cable must be used.

5. Insert the startup hard disk drive into the bottom bay of the drive assembly circuit-side down and SCSI connector facing the screw slot. Use the screw kit supplied with the hard disk drive to mount it to the assembly.
6. Reinsert the drive assembly into the server by reversing the removal instructions from step 4.
7. Attach the last available connector (farthest from the controller) of the SCSI cable to the startup hard disk drive. Attach an available internal power connector to the SCSI hard disk drive.
8. Verify that the IDE cable runs from the integrated IDE controller to the CD-ROM drive located in the upper drive bay.

4.2 Setting Up the BIOS:

NOTE: This procedure assumes your machine is starting from the default settings (which can be selected from the Configuration/Setup main menu).

1. Power-on the server and press F1 when the IBM logo is on the screen to enter Configuration/Setup.
2. When the Configuration/Setup Utility menu appears, move the highlighted selection to Load Default Settings and press Enter. Press Enter again to return to the Configuration/Setup Utility menu.
3. Verify that you are at the latest level of BIOS by checking the IBM Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support . You can determine the version of BIOS running on your system by highlighting the menu option Product Data and pressing Enter. The Flash EEPROM Revision Level field contains the BIOS version. The numbers in position 5, 6, and 7 of the level are the current BIOS level (for example, NVJT05AUS is BIOS level 05A, US English). If you determine that your BIOS does not need to be updated, continue with step 4.

   If your BIOS needs to be updated, click image download to download the appropriate image and build the diskette image by running the .EXE file. Answer Y on the last page of the licensing agreement.

4. Boot with the BIOS diskette in the system and answer the questions appropriately. After the BIOS update is complete, you might receive a "162 Configuration has changed" error on startup (boot). Ignore this message. Setup will start and you can continue with step 6.

   NOTE: If you do not see the "162 Configuration has changed" message at startup (boot) time, you must press F1 when the IBM logo is on the screen to enter Setup.

5. Move the highlighted selection to Devices and I/O Ports and press Enter.
6. Move the highlighted selection to Ethernet Setup and press Enter.
7. Move the highlighted selection to Network Boot and change the value of DHCP to Disabled.
8. Press Esc twice to return to the Configuration/Setup Utility menu.
9. Move the highlighted selection to Start Options and press Enter.
10. Press Enter on the Startup Sequence option.
11. Verify that the primary Startup Sequence is set to the following values (change if necessary):

13. Press Esc twice to return to the Configuration/Setup Utility menu. If you do not have any ISA devices installed in the server, continue with step 20. Otherwise, continue with the next step.
14. Determine the I/O, Memory, DMA, and Interrupt resources that each ISA adapter will require.
15. Move the highlighted selection to the ISA Legacy Resources option and press Enter.
16. Select the appropriate resource type and press Enter.
17. Scroll through the selections to the value that matches the ISA Legacy Resource and use the arrow key to change the value from Available to ISA Resource. When you have finished all ISA resource reservations, press Esc twice to return to the Configuration/Setup Utility menu.
18. Move the highlighted selection to Exit Setup and press Enter.
19. At the Exit Setup menu, select the menu option Yes, save and exit the Setup Utility and press Enter.

4.3 Configuring Hard Disk Drives Using the Adaptec SCSI Controller:

1. Power on the server and press Ctrl+A when prompted during the system startup.
2. Select Configure/View Host Adapter Settings.
3. Select SCSI Disk Utilities.
4. Select the SCSI ID corresponding to the hard disk drive and press Enter.
5. Select Format Disk.
6. When the red warning screen appears asking "Format Disk?", select Yes and press Enter.
7. When the red warning screen appears asking "Are you sure?, select Yes and press Enter.
   
   NOTE: Formatting might take some time.
   
   
8. When the "Format complete" message is displayed, press Esc to continue.
9. Repeat steps 4 through 8 for each hard disk drive in the system.
10. Press Esc at the main menu.
11. Select Yes at the Exit Utility? screen.
12. Do not press any key to restart (reboot) the system.

4.4 Running the Windows NT Server 4.0 Installation Program Using the Adaptec SCSI Controller

1. Insert the Windows NT Server 4.0 CD into the CD-ROM drive and press any key to restart the server.
2. Press Enter at the Welcome to Setup screen to begin installation.

   You will receive this message:

3. "Setup has recognized the following mass storage devices in your server:
   IDE CD-ROM (ATAPI 1.2)/PCI IDE Controller
   Adaptec AHA-294X/AHA-394X/AIC-78XX SCSI Controller
   
   Press Enter to continue."

At the next screen, a message stating "Setup has determined that your computer's startup hard disk is new or has been erased" will appear.

3. Press C to continue Setup.
4. Use Page down to read the license agreement. After you have finished reading the license agreement, press F8 (I agree) to agree and continue the installation.

   At the next screen, a message stating "Setup has determined that your computer contains the following hardware and software components" is displayed.

5. Press Enter to verify that"The above list matches my computer".

6. On the next panel, press C to "Create Partition".

   NOTE: Because of limitations on partitions sizes in Windows NT, you must partition your hard disk drive for an installation partition that is 4095 MB or less.
   

7. Enter a number less than 4095 MB in the blank and press Enter.
   
   NOTE: Windows NT Server requires approximately 500 MB to install. If you are planning to put Microsoft BackOffice or other application software on the server, and plan to place these applications on the same partition as your server software, you will need to increase this amount accordingly.
   
   
8. Use the arrow keys to move to the Unpartitioned spaceand press C to create additional partitions. All partitions other than the startup partition are not limited to 4095 MB and may be up to the disk limit size for Windows NT server.

   Repeat step 8 until all partitions are configured. When all partitions are configured, press Enter to continue the installation.

9. For the C: partition, Windows NT will ask how you want the partition formatted. Make a selection and press Enter. Setup will format the drives. Depending upon the size and type of drives, this might take from 1 to 20 minutes per drive. Setup will then ask you to specify an installation directory.
10. The default installation directory is C:\WINNT. Type your choice and press Enter to continue.
11. When prompted with "Setup will now examine your hard disk(s) for corruption", press Enter. After the check for corruption has finished, Setup will copy files to your hard disk.

    After the file copy has completed, a message stating "This portion of Setup has completed successfully" is displayed. Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive and press Enter to restart the server and continue to phase 2 of the installation.

    NOTE: If you do not remove the CD-ROM from the drive before the server is restarted, the installation process will start over from the beginning. If this happens, wait until the "Welcome to Setup" message is displayed, remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive and turn the server off and back on again.

12. When prompted to "Please insert the Compact Disc labeled", insert the Windows NT Server CD-ROM back into the CD-ROM drive and click OK. After a brief file copy, the Windows NT Setup Wizard is displayed.
13. Click Next to gather information about your server.
14. Enter your name and organization and click Next.
15. Enter the CD Key from the sticker on the back of the Windows NT Server CD jewel case and press Enter.
16. Depending upon the license agreement between your organization and Microsoft, select the Per Server or Per Seat options. If you select Per Server, type the number of licenses you have in the blank provided. Click OK to continue.

    NOTE: If you select Per Seat, you will not be able to change it to Per Server at a later time. Per Server does not have this limitation.

17. Enter the name of your system and click Next. This name must be unique in the entire network.

    NOTE: In the next step, you will be prompted for the Server Type. The only way to change Server Type is to repeat this installation process.

18. Select the server type and click Next.

NOTE: The following list describes the server types:

• Primary Domain Controller (PDC): This server tracks changes made to accounts of all computers on the network. Only one domain controller is allowed per domain.
• Backup Domain Controller (BDC): This server acts as a backup to the PDC. Multiple BDCs are allowed per domain.
• Stand Alone Server: This is a server that serves as neither a PDC or BDC.

  If you selected either Primary Domain Controller or Stand Alone Server, type the Administrator Account Password twice and click Next. Otherwise, continue with step 19.

19. On the Emergency Repair Disk screen, select Yes, create an emergency repair disk (recommended) and click Next. In step 34, you will be asked for a diskette to build the emergency repair diskette. After Windows NT has finished building the installation diskette, keep the diskette in a safe place near the system.
20. Select the components on the "Select Components" menu that you want to install. When finished, click Next to continue. The Windows NT Setup screen will reappear with 2) Installing Windows NT Networking highlighted. Click Next to continue.
21. On the next panel, select how this system is connected to the network and click Next to continue.

    NOTE: These installation instructions cover only the option Wired to the network.

    The next screen includes a check box that gives you the option to install the Microsoft Internet Information Server. By default, the box is checked to indicate that you will install the Microsoft Internet Information Server. If you accept the default, you MUST install TCP/IP protocol on the "Protocol Options" panel. Once your selection is made, click Next to continue.

22. On the next screen, click Select from list... to install the IBM Netfinity 10/100 Ethernet Adapter and Adapter 2 driver.
23. On the next panel, click Have disk...
24. When prompted for the location of the diskette, click OK to accept the default of A:. Setup will find the "IBM Netfinity 10/100 Ethernet Adapter and Adapter 2" driver. Click OK to accept this adapter driver.

    Unless you have additional adapters in the system, click Next to continue.

NOTE: If you have additional adapters in your system, you can click Find Next to find them, or click Select from list and Have Disk to install the drivers from diskette. Additional adapters are beyond the scope of these installation instructions.

If you have selected Microsoft Internet Information Server, the TCP/IP option will be selected but grayed out on the Select the networking protocols screen. If you plan to connect to NetWare servers, check NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible Transport. If you plan to connect to OS/2 Warp Server servers or Windows NT v3.51 servers, check NetBEUI Protocol. Once your selections are complete, click Next to continue.

25. Select the networking services that you want to install on the next screen. If you want to install additional services, click Select from list and add the appropriate services. When finished selecting services, click Next to continue.

    At this point, all selections for Windows NT Networking services are complete. If you want to make changes to any selections, click Back and back up to the appropriate screen. Otherwise, click Next to install the selected components.

26. When the Adapter Properties (557Set) screen appears, click Test if you want to verify that your adapter is working properly. Otherwise, click OK to continue.

    If you selected the TCP/IP protocol, the TCP/IP Setup screen appears. If you have DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol-used to dynamically assign TCP/IP addresses in a network) installed in your network, click Yes and proceed to step 28. Otherwise, configure your TCP/IP settings by clicking No and continuing with step 27.

27. Enter an IP address and default gateway (router) to configure TCP/IP. Depending upon your network configuration, you might also have to configure DNS, WINS Addressing, and DHCP Relay. Once you have completed this process, click OK to continue.
28. On the next screen, disable any network bindings that you do not wish to install. Click Next to Continue. At this time, you can verify your network settings by clicking Back, or start the network by clicking Next.

NOTES:

• If you selected Backup Domain Controller, you will have to know an administrator name and password to be able to connect to the proper domain.
• If you selected Primary Domain, you will be prompted for the domain name that this domain controller will manage. Enter your domain name in the blank provided and click Next to continue.

29. When the Windows NT Setup screen reappears, option 3) Finishing Setupis highlighted. Click Finish to move to the final phase of the installation.
30. On the next screen, choose the correct timezone from the drop-down list. If your location does not recognize daylight savings time, clear the option "Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes".
31. Click the Date & Time tab and verify that the time and date are correct; adjust if necessary.
32. Click Close to continue the installation. Setup will show the autodetected video adapter support. Click OK on the panel that states "VGA compatible display adapter".
33. Click the Cancel button on the "Display Settings" screen to ignore this step for now. You will install the correct video adapter drivers in step 37.
34. Insert the diskette labeled "Emergency Repair Diskette" into the diskette drive when prompted and press Enter to create an Emergency Repair Diskette.
35. When prompted, remove the diskette and CD-ROM and click the Restart Server icon to restart the server. Installation is now complete.
36. Continue with Appendix A to install Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 3.
37. Continue with Appendix B to install S3 Trio 3D NT 4.0 Device Driver.

Appendix A: Installing Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 3

NOTE: You will need about 75MB of free disk space to unpack the Service Pack.

1. Download the Service Pack onto your hard disk drive (be sure to select the 128-bit version if you are using the US/Canadian version of Windows NT).
2. Run the file NT4SP3_I.EXE from a command prompt or from an explore screen.
3. Press Enter on the Service Pack Setup screen to begin installation.
4. Agree to the license and click Yes. Press Enter to install the Service Pack.
5. Select whether to create an Uninstall directory or not and press Enter twice to continue. The Service Pack is then copied to your system. If the message asking "Do you want to replace <PATH>\winnt\system32\SCHANNEL.DLL?" appears, click Replace.
6. After the installation is complete, click OK or press Enter to restart the server.

Appendix B: Installing S3 Trio 3D NT 4.0 Video Device Driver
Appendix B is an excerpt from the S3 Trio 3D NT 4.0 Video Device Driver READ_ME file.

1. Start Windows NT 4.0 in VGA mode; when the message "Please select the operating system to start..." is displayed, select Windows NT Workstation, Version 4.00 VGA Mode.
2. Click the Start button, select Settings, and then click Control Panel.
3. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears.
   
   NOTE: You can also display the Display Properties window by clicking the right mouse button anywhere on the Desktop and then selecting the Properties option from the pop-up menu.
   
   
4. Click the Settings tab.
5. Click the Display Type button. The Display Type window appears.
6. Under "Adapter Type", click the Change button.
7. In the Change Display window, click the Have Disk button.
8. Insert the diskette containing the S3 Trio3D video device driver for Windows NT 4.0 into diskette drive A:; then, click the OK button.
9. From the list of displayed S3 devices, select your S3 Trio3D device; then, click the OK button.
10. In the Third-party Drivers window, click the Yes button to proceed. If a message appears stating that the driver is already installed on the system and asking if you want to use the current or new drivers, select the New button. If prompted for the driver diskette a second time, click the Continue button.
11. When the message "The drivers were successfully installed" is displayed, remove the driver diskette from the drive; then, click the OK button.
12. In the Display Type window, click the Close button.
13. In the Display Properties window, click the Close button.
14. When the System Settings Change window appears with a message asking if you want to restart your system, click Yes.