Siemens PCIL43 manual Format primary partition, Installing Microsoft Windows operating systems

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Maintenance and service

11.2 Reinstalling the software

Format primary partition

1.Boot from the Recovery CD to format the partitions. Follow the screen instructions until the Recovery functions window is displayed.

2.Select "Start command prompt" in the Recovery functions window. In the command interface that opens, enter the following command:

format DL:/FS:File System

DL = Drive letter of the partition to be formatted. Valid values: C, D, E, F etc.

File system = Specifies the type of file system. Valid values: FAT, FAT32, NTFS.

NTFS is the factory setting for all Windows operating systems.

Example for a master hard disk on the IDE bus

format C:/FS:NTFS

format /? Shows all parameters of the command.

11.2.3.2Installing Microsoft Windows operating systems

This CD contains encrypted data that can only be transferred to this system.

1.Boot from the Recovery CD and then follow the screen instructions until the Recovery functions window is displayed.

2.Select "Recovery Windows ..." in the "Siemens SIMATIC Recovery" window.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note

Please note that free space must be available on the drive after the transfer of the selected recovery data:

500 MB for Windows 2000

1500 MB for Windows XP

1500 MB for Windows Server 2003

4.Select "Start command prompt" in the Recovery functions window.

5.Enter the following command in the displayed command prompt interface: Drive:

cd \I386 Winnt32.bat

Drive: Drive letter of the folder containing the I386 directory.

6.The preparation of the Windows installation is displayed.

7.When this is completed, close the command prompt with the exit command.

8.Close the Siemens SIMATIC Recovery window with the "Finish" button.

9.The Windows installation is completed following an automatic restart of the system.

10.Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents Operating Instructions Edition 09/2005 SimaticPage Operating Instructions Edition 09/2005 Industrial PC Rack PC ILSafety Guidelines Table of contents 10-1 Glossary Glossary-1 Table of contents Preface IntroductionGuide for the operating instructions Contents format Table of ContentsGeneral safety instructions Safety informationRepairs System expansionsESD guidelines BatteryOverview DescriptionHighlights Areas of applicationHighlights Function FeaturesGeneral features Interfaces Optional accessoriesMonitoring functions Standard versionsOptional expansions Optional accessories Disk drivesDVD ROM External structure DesignFront view of the device Pos Description Rear view of the device Pos DescriptionOperator control on/off button Pos Description Operator controlsInterfaces Connecting elementsLayout of the interfaces on the rear of the device Pos Name DescriptionPosition of the IEC power plug Description Power supplyStatus displays Status displays Display MeaningDescription 3.6 Design Transport Deployment planningUnpacking and checking the delivery unit Unpacking the deviceDevice equipment Noting the device identification dataAmbient and environmental conditions Deployment planning Ambient and environmental conditions Installing the device InstallationPossible areas of installation Possible mounting methodsInstallation Installing the device Connecting peripherals ConnectingTo be noted before you connect the device Connecting the device to powerLocalized information ConnectingSteps for connecting the device to mains Steps in securing the power plug Secure the power plugPrerequisites for commissioning Basic commissioning initial power-upCommissioning Burner/DVD player software Switch off the deviceBurner software DVD burnerRemovable hard disks RAID Software Sata interface Installation locationReplacing a hard disk SATA14MS08NVV RAID systemFunctions for RAID system management Replace faulty drive in RAID system Comments about faultsSide panel Associate new hard drive Commissioning Further information IntegrationEthernet Integration Temperature monitoring Temperature monitoring/displayFunctions Overview of the following monitoring functionsFunction Watchdog WDFan monitoring Open the device Expansions and configurationTools PreparationSteps for opening the enclosure cover Open the deviceSteps for opening the device front Memory expansion options Installing expansion cardsMemory expansion Steps for installing an expansion module Installing an expansion moduleInstalling expansion modules Options of installing disk drives Installing disk drivesInstalling and removing a disk drive or removable rack Pos DescriptionSteps for removing the drive carrier module Removing the drive carrier moduleDisk drive or removable disk rack installation Installing and removing a hard diskInstalling a disk drive Steps for installing a disk driveRemoving and installing hardware components Maintenance and serviceRepairs Carrying out repairsTo be noted before you replace the battery Replacing the backup batteryReplacing the battery Reconfiguring the Bios Setup DisposalHow to remove the power supply module Removing the power supply moduleRemoving the power supply module Removing the motherboard How to remove the motherboardRemoving the motherboard Preparing for equipment fan exchange Remove filter and device fanRemove filter and fan StepsInstalling the fan Processor replacementHow to remove the processor Removing the processor11-7 General installation procedure Reinstalling the softwareRecovery CD Restore DVDRestoring the factory state Installing WindowsBooting with the CD Recovery Setting up partitions Setting up the partitions for Windows operating systemsFormat primary partition Installing Microsoft Windows operating systemsSetting up the language selection for Windows 2000 MUI Setting up the language selection for Windows 2000 MUIInstalling drivers and software Maintenance and service Reinstalling the software Problem Possible cause To correct or avoid error TroubleshootingGeneral problems Problems when using modules of third-party manufacturers 13.1 General specifications Technical dataGeneral technical data SafetyClimatic Conditions Special FeaturesMech. Ambient conditions MotherboardCOM1 GraphicsStatus displays LEDs CertificationsAC voltage supply Power requirements of components maximum valuesStandard system Output voltageTechnical data of the telescopic rails Dimensional drawing of the device Dimensional drawingsDimensional drawing for the use of telescopic rails Dimensional drawing for the use of telescopic railsSystem resources Detailed descriptionsMotherboard Tab Option Setting Bios SetupGuidelines and declarations DIN ISO 9001 certificate Certificates and approvalsSoftware License Agreement Certification for the USA, Canada and AustraliaEMC Further support Service and supportTraining center Technical SupportService & Support on the Internet Retrofitting instructions Figure A-1 For the temperature range 5 to 35 CWhat does ESD mean? ESD GuidelinesFigure B-1 Electrostatic voltages on an operator Electrical chargeAbbreviation Term Definition AbbreviationsCLK CGACmos COAEide FAQEisa EMMIEC IDEIgbt IrdaPCI PataPcmcia PICScsi SataSdram SelvWAV VRMWlan WWWAbbreviations Glossary Booting Boot disketteConfiguration files Configuration softwareController Device configurationDisc-at-once DriversGender changer FormattingHard disks HubLegacy USB support IT networksLicense key License key disketteMotherboard PasswordOperating system Packet writingRestore CD ResetPixel Remove module bracketTroubleshooting Setup Bios SetupSerial interface Session at onceWlan WindowsGlossary-10 CD-R / CD-RW IndexIndex Index VGA Page Siemens AG