Installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Server - IBM BladeCenter HS20 (8832)

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IBM BladeCenter HS20 installation instructions for Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server

Revision: 2.00
Updated: 17 July 2003

Supported systems: 8832 - IBM BladeCenter HS20

Follow the IBM BladeCenter HS20 network operating system (NOS) installation instructions in this document in sequential order, unless you are instructed otherwise. Windows and messages might differ from those in this document. Throughout this document, the term "select" is used to denote the use of arrow keys to highlight and choose a menu item.

This document contains the following information:

1.0 What you will need
2.0 Where to download device drivers and files
3.0 Before you install Microsoft Windows 2000 Server / Setting yup the hardware for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Server installation
4.0 Installing Microsoft Windows Remote Installation Server (RIS)
4.1 Configuring the RIS image on the RIS server
4.2 Installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Server on clients using RIS
5.0 Installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Server using a CD
6.0 Installing Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet device drivers for a basic Microsoft Windows 2000 Server installation


1.0 What you will need

You must have the following software and hardware for the basic CD-ROM installation:

• A licensed copy of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet device driver version 6.67 or later for Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• A configured RIS Server if you plan to perform a RIS installation

2.0 Where to download device drivers and files

To download the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet device driver for Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, visit MIGR-4JTS2T.html.

3.0 Before you install Microsoft Windows 2000 Server / Setting up the hardware for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Server installation

When using an IBM xSeries eServer, do not remove the cover during operation to ensure server internals are cooled properly. Take extreme caution when moving an IBM xSeries eServer. See the installation guide for more installation.

This document provides instructions for a basic installation and a remote installation of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server. Choosing to install additional components may cause some windows and messages to differ from those in this document. Be sure to follow these instructions precisely to ensure that you install the operating system correctly. Additional components may be installed after the initial installation process has been completed.

4.0 Installing Microsoft Windows Remote Installation Server (RIS)

You can use Remote Installation Services (RIS) to install Microsoft Windows 2000 Server remotely. By installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Server remotely, you can simplify the deployment of the operating system throughout your enterprise network. RIS allows multiple blades to install simultaneously off a CD image. RIS is included with Microsoft Windows 2000 Server. For more information and instruction on installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Server RIS, visit Microsoft's home page at http://www.microsoft.com and search on Remote Installation Services (RIS).

NOTE: Service Pack 4 or later must be installed if Windows 2000 Server or Advanced Server is installed as the operating system for the RIS server.

4.1 Configuring the RIS image on the RIS server

When performing RIS installation of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server on the 8832 blade server, the Broadcom OEM network adapter driver must be modified and added to the RIS Windows 2000 image. This prevents the user from receiving the following error message during Windows Setup:

The operating system image you selected does not contain the necessary drivers for your network adapter. Try selecting a different operating system image. If the problem persists, contact your administrator.

Complete the following steps to perform a remote installation of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server:

1. Install and configure Microsoft Windows 2000 Server RIS. For information and instruction visit Microsoft's web site at http://www.microsoft.com and use their search function.
2. On the RIS server, copy the OEM-supplied .inf and .sys file for the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet device to the RemoteInstall\Setup\(Language)\Images\(Directory Name)\i386 folder
3. At the same level as the i386 folder on the RIS image, create a $oem$ folder with the following structure:

   \$OEM$\$1\Drivers\Nic

4. Copy the OEM-supplied drivers (both .INF and .sys) to this folder.
5. Make the following changes to the .sif file to be used for this image installation:

   [Unattended]
   OemPreinstall = yes

   OemPnpDriversPath = \Drivers\Nic

   NOTE: The default location of the .sif file is RemoteInstall\Setup\(language)\Images\(Directory name)\I386\Templates\Ristndrd.sif. To make the installation more automated, other parameters may be added in the .sif file under [Unattended].

6. Save and exit the file.
7. Stop and start the BINL service on the RIS server. This can be done using the command prompt by typing the following lines, pressing Enter after each line:

   net stop binlsvc
   net start binlsvc

   NOTE: You must start and stop the BINL service each time a change is made to the .inf network related files in the RIS image. BINL needs to read all the new network interface card-related .inf files and create .pnf files in the image.
   

4.2 Installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Server on clients using RIS

1. Boot the blade server into the "Configuration/Setup Utility" program (system BIOS).
2. In the blade server Configuration/Setup Utility program, set the network adapter to be the primary boot device, and restart the server.
3. When prompted, press F12. This prompt will come up after the blade server has established a connection with the RIS server.

   NOTE: It is important that the network cable uses port A of the network adapter. When connecting to a Remote Installation Server (RIS) from port B of a multi-port network adapter, Windows Setup may appear to stop responding at the "Setup is starting Windows 2000 Server" screen.

4. When the "Welcome" window opens, press Enter.
5. Type the user name, password, and domain of the blade server into the applicable fields and press Enter. The blade server account and a global unique ID for the blade server are displayed. Press Enter.
6. Continue with step 8 in 5.0 Basic CD-ROM installation instructions.

5.0 Installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Server using a CD

1. Turn on the server. Insert the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (32-Bit) Setup CD into the CD-ROM drive, then restart the server.

   NOTE: When the server restarts, you might be prompted with the message "Press any key to boot from cd". Press any key to boot the server from the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Setup CD.
   

2. The Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Setup window is displayed. Setup will take a few minutes to load. Press Enter when you are prompted to install Microsoft Windows 2000 Server.
3. Press Enter to continue.
4. The licensing agreement is displayed. Read the licensing agreement, press the Page Down key to scroll to the bottom of the screen; and press F8 to select I Agree.
5. Setup displays all hard disk storage that is available on the server. Use one of the following options to choose or create a drive partition in which to install Microsoft Windows 2000 Server:
   

• Allow setup to create a partition - To partition the entire disk as one primary partition, Highlight non-partitioned space on your hard drive and press Enter.
• Create a Partition - To create a partition, highlight the non-partitioned space on the hard drive. Press the C key; you will be prompted to indicate how much available space to allocate from the nonpartitioned drive. Type the amount of space (in megabytes) and press Enter.
• Delete a Partition
  

6. After you select a drive to partition, you are prompted to choose a file system. Select the NTFS file system is used.
   

   NOTES:
   Setup will format the selected partition and copy the appropriate files to the drive partition. This process will take several minutes.
   The server restarts to the graphical portion of setup where setup will continue with the installation of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server. During this process, setup will automatically install and configure devices in the computer. This process will take several minutes.
   

7. The Regional Settings will default to U.S. settings. Make changes if you do not install the server in the U.S. Click Next to continue.
   

   NOTES: You can modify the regional settings, after you have installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, by clicking Regional Options in the "Control Panel".
   

8. The "Personalize Your Software" window is displayed. You will be prompted for a name and organization. Type your name in the "Name" field and type your organization in the "Organization" field. The names entered will be used as default computer names. Applications that you install on the server at a later time will use this information for the product Registration and document identification. Click Next to continue.
9. You will be prompted for the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Setup CD-Key. Type the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Setup CD-Key in the appropriate fields. Click Next to continue.
10. In the "Licensing Modes" window, select the appropriate licensing mode for your organization. Click Next to continue.
11. At the server "Name and Administrator Password" window, you will be prompted for an administrator password and computer name. (Notice that Setup uses the organization name (entered earlier) as a suggested name for the computer.) Type your computer name and password. Click Next to continue.
    

    NOTE: Passwords are case sensitive. Be sure to use a combination of upper and lower case letters with at least one number for your password.
    

12. In the "Time Zone" window, set the current time for Windows 2000 Server. To change the date, click the button to the right of the date. To change the time, highlight the value you want to change and enter the correct values by using the keyboard, or by using the Up and Down arrow keys. Click Next to continue.
    

    NOTE: Windows 2000 Server services perform many tasks that are dependent on the successful completion of the computer's time and date settings. Be sure to select the correct time zone for the server location to avoid subsequent problems.
    

13. In the Networking Settings window, select typical or custom settings. If you are prompted, type the appropriate network information. Click Next to install "Windows networking components".
14. In the "Workgroup" or "Computer Domain" window, select one of the following options:
    

• No, this computer is not on a network, it is a network without a domain. Type a workgroup name in the following box.
• Yes, make this computer a member of the following domain box.
  
  Type the workgroup or domain name in the appropriate fields. Click Next to continue.
  
  Setup will now install and configure the remaining operating system components according to the options you specified. Display in the left hand column is the amount of time left until the completion of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server installation. This process might take several minutes.
  

15. Remove the Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Setup CD from the CD-ROM drive and click Finish. Windows Server 2000 restarts and runs the newly installed version of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server.
16. The Microsoft Windows 2000 Server program starts, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to logon. When the desktop is displayed, you will see "Windows 2000 Server configure your server" wizard. The server wizard will assist in the set up of any additional Windows 2000 Server components that you selected during the installation process.
    

6.0 Installing Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet device drivers for a basic Microsoft Windows 2000 Server installation

Complete the following steps to install Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet device drivers:

1. Insert the CD or diskette that contains the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet device drivers into the appropriate drive. The CD or diskette contains an wizard that installs the device drivers for the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet device. For information about downloading the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet application, see 2.0 Where to download device drivers and files.

   NOTE: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet device driver taken of the Resource CD are in not in compressed form. Steps 2 through 5 can be skipped in this section because there will not be a need to extract files. However, if the driver was downloaded from the IBM website, the downloaded file must be extracted.

2. Click the application. In the wizard window, click Next.
3. When the license agreement is displayed, read and accept the terms. Click Next.
4. Enter the location of the folder where the files are to be saved. Make note of this location for future reference. Later, you will need to point to this location when installing your device drivers. Click Next.
5. The wizard extracts the files needed to install all Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet device drivers on the blade server. When it is finished, click Next.
6. On the desktop, right-click My Computer and click Manage. Click Device Manager. The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet device is detected automatically as an unknown device under Other Devices. Right-click one of the unknown Ethernet devices. Click Properties and then Reinstall Driver. In the "Welcome to Upgrade Device Driver Wizard" window, click Next.
7. Click Search for a suitable driver for my device and click Next.
8. From the "Optional Search Location" menu, select Specify a location, and click Next.
9. Type the location of the Ethernet device drivers that you extracted in step 6. Click OK.
10. When the message "System found a driver for device." is displayed, click Next to install the device driver.
11. When you are prompted to restart the blade server, click Yes if you do not have more device drivers to install, or click No if you have another device driver to install.