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Windows installation, 4.2.4 Pre-installation phase, you may reconnect it.

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Note: The MSR partition is not accessible to the operating system users by any means. For information on the partitioning required by a Windows 64-bit installation, see http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/reskit/prkb_cnc_helm.asp 4.2.3 Windows installation The installation of Windows Server 2003 on the server consists of these five phases: Pre-installation phase Starting the installation Text-mode setup GUI setup Post-setup phase 4.2.4 Pre-installation phase Perform the following tasks before you begin the installation: Before powering on the server, verify that the hardware is configured properly (proper cabling, using only supported disks, adapters and memory modules). Before commencing the installation, ensure that firmware levels have been updated to the latest levels. Refer to 4.1.2, "Flash update" on page 80. Refer to "Installing additional drivers" on page 93 for information on device drivers required for the installation of Windows Server 2003. Disconnect the RXE-100 if you have one. Once the installation is complete, you may reconnect it. Note: If you do leave the RXE-100 connected during installation, then when you reboot in future, if you ever disconnect the RXE-100, the boot sequence will hang at the black screen immediately after you see the "Starting Windows" text. (This restriction may be corrected by a firmware update by the time you read this.) Chapter 4. Installation 89

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Chapter 4. Installation
89
For information on the partitioning required by a Windows 64-bit installation, see
4.2.3
Windows installation
The installation of Windows Server 2003 on the server consists of these five
phases:
±
Pre-installation phase
±
Starting the installation
±
Text-mode setup
±
GUI setup
±
Post-setup phase
4.2.4
Pre-installation phase
Perform the following tasks before you begin the installation:
±
Before powering on the server, verify that the hardware is configured properly
(proper cabling, using only supported disks, adapters and memory modules).
±
Before commencing the installation, ensure that firmware levels have been
updated to the latest levels. Refer to 4.1.2, “Flash update” on page 80.
±
Refer to “Installing additional drivers” on page 93 for information on device
drivers required for the installation of Windows Server 2003.
±
Disconnect the RXE-100 if you have one. Once the installation is complete,
you may reconnect it.
Note:
The MSR partition is not accessible to the operating system users by
any means.
Note:
If you do leave the RXE-100 connected during installation, then
when you reboot in future, if you ever disconnect the RXE-100, the boot
sequence will hang at the black screen immediately after you see the
“Starting Windows” text. (This restriction may be corrected by a firmware
update by the time you read this.)