Installing Microsoft Windows NT Server v4.0 - IBM Netfinity 5500 M20

Steps

Revision: 1.00
Updated: 03/31/99

Supported systems
8662 All Models

Follow the network operating system (NOS) instructions provided in this document sequentially unless you are instructed differently. The windows and messages might differ from those in this document. Throughout this document the term "select" is used to mean, use the arrow keys to highlight a selection on a menu and then press Enter to complete the selection.

Sections within this document
1.0 What you will need
2.0 Where to download drivers/files
3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users
4.0 Detailed installation instructions
4.1 Setting up the hardware for NOS installation
4.2 Setting up the basic input/output system (BIOS)
4.3 Configuring arrays using the integrated IBM ServeRAID II adapter
4.4 Running the Windows NT Server 4.0 Installation Program using the ServeRAID II integrated SCSI controller
Appendix A: Installing Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4
Appendix B: Installing the Advanced Service Processor driver
Appendix C: Installing the S3 Video Driver for Windows NT 4.0

1.0 What you will need

• A supported hard disk drive. (Click here to view a list of the supported options and part numbers for your server.)
• A licensed copy of Microsoft NT Server 4.0 (If you plan to do the installation using a copy of the CD-ROM instead of an original, you will have to use diskettes. Copies are not startable (bootable.)
• The latest IBM 10/100 Fault Tolerant Device Driver Diskette, v2.03B or later
• The integrated IBM ServeRAID II Adapter requires the following diskettes:
  • An IBM ServeRAID Driver Diskette , version 3.10 or later
  • An IBM ServeRAID Configuration Diskette , version 3.10 or later
  • An IBM Netfinity 5500 Advanced System Management Device Driver Diskette , v1.05 or later
  • An IBM Netfinity S3 Video Driver for Windows NT 4.0 v3.24.16 or later
• One blank diskette (Label it "Emergency Repair Diskette".)
• A Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 4. This Service Pack is available from Microsoft's Web site or FTP site. See section "2.0 Where to download drivers/files" for more information.

2.0 Where to download drivers/files

• IBM FTP site: ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/systems/support/system_x/
• IBM U.S. Web site: http://www.ibm.com/systems/support
• Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/support/
• Microsoft FTP site: ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/

If you are very familiar with SCSI, hardware, and the installation process, continue with "3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users". If you are not, continue with "4.0 Detailed installation instructions".

3.0 Quick installation instructions for experienced users

1. Install the desired number of hot-swap hard disk drives into the hot-swap bays beginning at the top and continuing downward.
2. Configure arrays on the hard disk drives by using the "IBM ServeRAID DOS Configuration Diskette".
3. If any ISA devices are installed (or will be installed) that need IRQs or other system resources reserved, go into the BIOS settings, select Plug and Play, and select the desired resource type you want to reserve. Change the desired resource from Plug and Play to ISA Legacy.
4. Insert the "Microsoft Windows NT Server, 4.0 CD" into the CD-ROM drive and restart (reboot) the server.
5. Press F6 when the message "Setup is inspecting your computers hardware configuration" appears. Install the "IBM PC ServeRAID driver" from the "IBM PC ServeRAID Drivers and Utilities Diskette".
6. Use the Ethernet drivers that are shipped with the server for the integrated Netfinity PC Net Ethernet controller. Use the Netfinity and PC Server Ethernet Controller Driver. The path to the driver is A:\WINNT.

NOTE: When you install the Windows NT 4.0 Server from the Windows NT CD, the AMDPCN.SYS driver is usually loaded by default for the onboard AMD Ethernet card. This process occurs if you do not use the Serverguide software to install the operating system. Click here to access the IBM 10/100 Ethernet Controller Driver Diskette to download the PCNTN4PS.SYS file.

7. Install the "Microsoft NT Service Pack 4".

4.0 Detailed installation instructions
This section provides complete instructions for the Windows NT Server 4.0 installation process.

4.1 Setting up the hardware for NOS installation

1. Disconnect the power cord from the power supply.
2. Facing the server from the rear, loosen the two thumbscrews on the top-back of the server and remove the top access panel.
3. For the initial installation, remove all adapters and devices that are not required to get the base operating system installed. For example, if you plan to install multiple network adapters, only install one at this time. If you plan to use a tape drive or external SCSI devices, disconnect them temporarily. The installation instructions only will cover the integrated Ethernet adapter. After the operating system starts (boots) without errors, add these devices one at a time. This procedure streamlines the installation process.

NOTE: If you plan to use an external DASD enclosure, the following instructions will not apply. Refer to the documentation provided with the external enclosure for appropriate set up and continue with "4.2 Setting up the BIOS".

4. Install the desired number of hot-swap hard disk drives into the hot-swap bays beginning at the top and continuing downward.
5. Replace the top access panel and connect the power cord.

4.2 Setting up the BIOS

1. Power on the server.
2. Press F1 when the IBM logo appears to enter Configuration/Setup.
3. Click here to verify that you are at the latest level of BIOS.
   • To determine the version of BIOS that is running on your server, select System Information and select Product Data. 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, KQE116AUS is BIOS level 16A, U.S. English.
   • Press Esc twice to return to the "Configuration/Setup Utility" menu.
   • If you determine that your BIOS does not need to be updated, continue with step 6. Otherwise, continue with the next step.
4. If your BIOS does need to be updated, download the appropriate image and build the diskette image by running the .EXE file. Answer Y on the last page of the licensing agreement. The current diskette image is KQE116A.EXE and is labeled "IBM Netfinity 5500 M20 Flash Update Diskette".
5. Start (boot) with the BIOS diskette in the server 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 will need to press F1 when the IBM logo appears to enter Setup.

6. From the "Configuration/Setup Utility" menu, select Load Default Settings.
7. Press Enter to return to the "Configuration/Setup Utility" menu.
8. Select Start Options.
9. Verify that the Primary Startup Sequence is set to the following (if necessary, use the arrow keys to change):

10. Press Esc to return to the "Configuration/Setup Utility" menu.
11. If you do not have any ISA devices installed in the server, continue with step 17. Otherwise, continue with the next step.
12. Select Plug and Play.
13. Determine the I/O, Memory, direct memory access (DMA), and Interrupt resources that each ISA adapter will require.
14. Select the appropriate resource type and press Enter.
15. Scroll through the selections to the value that matches the ISA Legacy Resource. Press the arrow keys to change the value from Plug and Play to ISA Legacy.
16. Press Esc twice to return to the "Configuration/Setup Utility" menu.
17. Select Exit Setup.
18. Select Yes, save and exit the Setup Utility.

4.3 Configuring arrays using the integrated IBM ServeRAID II adapter

1. Insert the "IBM ServeRAID DOS Configuration Diskette" into drive A and start the server. During the initial startup (boot), an error message that is similar to the following message might occur "Following drives not responding (oldstate:newstate:ch:bay)
   (ONL:DDD:2:1)(ONL:DDD:2:2) Your server has a configuration error due to above condition(s)". Press F5 - to accept any configuration changes that might occur. The drives will be set up later in this section to match your configuration.

Important: The non-responding drives will be set to DDD, DHS, or EMP state.

2. Select Advanced Functions.
3. Select Init/View/Synchronize Config.
4. Select Initialize Configuration.
5. Confirm the initialization request with a Yes.
6. After the initialization process, press Esc three times to exit to the "Main Menu".
7. Select Create/Delete/Copy Log Drive.
8. Select Create Disk Array.
9. Use the arrow keys to select RDY drives for each new array.
10. Press Enter on each highlighted drive to add it to the array. RDY will change to ONL when the drive is added to the array.
11. Press Esc twice when you are finished selecting drives to return to the "create/delete/copy log drive" menu.
12. Select Define Logical Drive.
13. Select an array on which to define a drive.
14. Specify the RAID level for the new logical drive.
15. Specify the size for the new logical drive and confirm with a Yes.
16. When the message stating that "All logical drives must be initialized after being created" appears, press Enter.
17. Confirm the command to initialize the new logical drive with a Yes and press any key to continue.

NOTE: If a RAID-5 logical drive was defined, a message appears stating "The logical drive that you just created is being synchronized in the background. The logical drive is now ready for data storage".

18. Press Esc to return to the "Main Menu".

NOTE: The server can be restarted (rebooted) during the synchronization process. The ServeRAID II adapter is designed to suspend synchronization during a restart and continue after the restart has completed.

19. Select Advanced Functions.
20. Select Backup IPS ServeRAID Config.
21. Verify that the "IBM ServeRAID Configuration Diskette" is not write-protected.
22. Enter the file name where you want to save the Configuration or press Enter to accept the default and select Yes to confirm.
23. Exit the utility. Ignore the message to back up the RAID configuration and confirm with a Yes. Remove the diskette.

4.4 Running the Windows NT Server 4.0 NOS installation program using the integrated IBM ServeRAID II SCSI controller

1. Insert the "Microsoft Windows NT Server, 4.0 CD" into the CD-ROM drive and reset the server.
2. Press F6 when the message "Setup is inspecting your computers hardware configuration" appears.
3. Press S to Specify Additional Device and select Other.
4. Insert the "IBM ServeRAID Driver Diskette" into the diskette drive and press Enter three times to accept "IBM ServeRAID Adapter (NT 4.0)".
5. If you have added additional Disk controllers, press S and follow the previous instructions for installing additional device drivers, or press Enter to continue the installation process.
6. When the "Welcome to Setup window" appears, press Enter.
7. At the window showing a list of mass storage devices, press Enter.
8. You might receive the message "Setup has determined that one or more of your hard disks has more than 1024 cylinders". Press Enter and continue. The PC ServeRAID II utilizes extended DOS translation to accommodate this configuration.
9. If Setup determines that your servers hard disk is new or has been erased, another "Windows NT Server Setup" window will appear. Press C to continue.
10. Page through the license agreement. Press F8 to agree and continue the installation process.
11. Press Enter at the "No changes: the above list matches my computer" window.
12. Press C to create a partition and enter its size. The partition size must be in a range of 300MB and no greater then 2000MB for FAT partitions, and 300 MB and no greater than 4000 MB for NTFS partitions. The partition must be at least 1000MB if you plan to install the full BackOffice Suite on the installation partition.
13. Press Enter and press Enter again to install using the specified partition.
14. Select FAT or NTFS file system and press Enter to format the installation partition.
15. Specify an installation directory and press Enter (the default is \WINNT).
16. Press Enter to allow Setup to check your hard disk drive, or press Esc to skip the examination.
17. Setup then copies files to your hard disk drive. When you are prompted, remove the diskette and CD from the drives and press Enter to restart the server.
18. You will receive a "Virus Warning" message on restart (reboot). This message is normal. Select Change is expected. The server then runs CHKDSK and starts (boots) a second time. When you are requested, insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive and press Enter.
19. Press Enter at the "Windows NT Setup" window.
20. Enter your name and organization and press Enter.
21. Enter your CD Key located on the back of the CD jewel box and press Enter.
22. Enter your number of users Per Server or click Per Seat and press Enter.
23. Enter your server name and press Enter, select the server type, and press Enter.

NOTE: The only way to change the server type is to reinstall, so select carefully. The server types include the following controllers:

• Primary Domain Controller (PDC) (This server tracks changes made to accounts of all systems on the network. Only one is necessary 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 server serves as neither a PDC nor BDC.)

24. Enter the administrator account password and press Enter.
25. Press Enter to create an "Emergency Repair Diskette".
26. Select or deselect components by clicking the check boxes next to components and press Enter twice to continue.
27. Select which type of network to which the server will be attached and press Enter.
28. Choose to install Microsoft Internet Information Server or not and press Enter.
29. If you are using the integrated Ethernet port, click Select from list. If you are not using the integrated Ethernet port, install your adapter as necessary and continue with step 33.
30. Insert the IBM 10/100 Ethernet Controller Driver Diskette and click Have Disk.

NOTE: When you install Windows NT 4.0 Server from the Windows NT CD, the AMDPCN.SYS driver is usually loaded by default for the onboard AMD Ethernet card. This process occurs if you do not use the Serverguide software to install the operating system. Access the "IBM Netfinity and PC Server Ethernet Controller Driver Diskette" to download the PCNTN4PS.SYS file.

31. Type A:\WINNT for the location of the device driver and press Enter.
32. Accept AMD PCNET Family Ethernet Adapter and press Enter twice.
33. Select Network Protocols to install and click Next when you are finished. If you chose to install the Microsoft Internet Information Server, TCP/IP Protocol is selected by default.
34. Select Network Services to install and press Enter twice when you are finished.
35. You will now need to configure any Network Protocols that was specified earlier in Setup. Information required for each protocol varies depending on your specific network configuration.
36. Deselect any network bindings you do not want to install and press Enter twice to start the network and continue the installation process.

NOTE: The user will have to know the administrator name and password to be able to connect to the appropriate domain.

37. Enter the name of the domain or workgroup to which this server will connect and press Enter.
38. Press Enter again to finish Setup.
39. You might be asked some additional questions about the type of server services you chose to install. Answer the questions appropriately. When you are requested, select an appropriate date and time for the server as well as the appropriate time zone and press Enter (Close).
40. At the "Detected Display" window, click Cancel. The device driver support for the integrated S3 Trio 64V2 chip can not be installed during Setup. See "Appendix C" after the Windows NT installation process is complete.

NOTE: Be sure your display monitor is capable of handling the settings displayed on the settings page. If your monitor only supports certain frequencies and resolutions, make sure your selected settings match. If you are unsure about what frequencies and resolutions your monitor supports, select 640x480, 60Hz, and 256 colors as your default settings.

41. Click Test, and answer the question, "Did you set the test bit map properly?".
42. Click OK to save the settings.
43. In the "Display Properties" window, click OK.
44. When you are prompted, insert the diskette labeled "Emergency Repair Diskette" into the diskette drive, and press Enter to create an "Emergency Repair Diskette".
45. Remove the diskette and CD from the drives and press Enter to restart the server.
46. The installation process is now complete.
47. Install the "Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4". See "Appendix A" for further details.

Appendix A: Installing Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4
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 use the U.S./Canadian version of Windows NT.
2. Run the downloaded executable file from a command prompt, or from an explore window.
3. Agree to the license and press Enter.
4. Select to create or not to create an Uninstall directory and press Enter twice to continue.
5. The Service Pack is then copied to your server.
6. If a message appears asking "if you want to replace C:\winnt\system32\SCHANNEL.DLL, select Replace.
7. After the installation process is complete, click OK or press Enter to restart (reboot) the server.

Appendix B: Installing the Advanced Service Processor driver

1. Insert the Netfinity 5000 / 5500 / 5500 M10 - Netfinity Advanced Systems Management Processor Driver Diskette, v1.04 diskette or later into the diskette drive and bring up a command prompt window or full screen.
2. Make the diskette drive the default drive and change the directory to the NT directory.
3. Run Setup and follow the directions that appear. For example, if the diskette drive is drive A and the operating system on the IBM Netfinity 5500 is Windows NT, issue the following commands:
   • Access a command prompt (Start Menu\Programs\Command Prompt).
   • Type A: and press Enter.
   • Type CD NT and press Enter.
   • Type SETUP and press Enter.

Appendix C: Installing the S3 Video Driver for WindowsNT 4.0

1. Start the server with Windows NT 4.0 installed.

NOTE: When the "Please select the operating system to start..." message appears, select Windows NT Workstation Version 4.00 (VGA mode.)

2. From Start, select the settings group, and click the Control Panel icon.
3. In the "Control Panel", double click the Display icon.
4. In the "Settings" window, click the Display Type... button.
5. From the "Display Type" window, and in the adapter type section, click the Change... button.
6. In the "Change Display" window, click the Have Disk... button.
7. Insert the new display driver diskette into the A drive, then click the OK button.
8. From the list of the S3 devices, select your S3 device.
9. From "Third-party Drivers", click the Yes button to continue. If a message appears stating "The device driver is already installed on the server", and asks "if you want to use the current or new device drivers", be sure to select the New button.
10. If you are prompted for the device driver diskette a second time, click the Continue button.
11. When the message "The drivers were successfully installed" appears, remove the display driver diskette and click the OK button.
12. Back at the "Display Type" window, click the Close button.
13. Back at the "Display Properties" window, click the Close button.
14. When you see the "System Settings Change" window, and it asks if you want to restart your computer, click the Yes window to restart (reboot) now.

NOTE: If you install Windows NT 4.00 with the S3 device currently installed in the server, complete the following steps:

• Continue through the Windows NT installation process as normal.
• The installation program will prompt the user to select a display mode.
• Select the Cancel button from the "Display Settings" window to ignore this step for now. The installation process will now finish.
• Once Windows NT has started for the first time, continue to follow the steps outlined above to install the device driver for your S3 device.