Performing a Full Installation of Windows NT Server 3.51

Inserting the Windows NT Server Setup Disk 3

When prompted to insert the Windows NT Server Setup Disk 3, follow these steps:

1.Insert the disk, and press Enter.

2.Verify that the bottom of the screen displays various drivers being loaded.

Note: If the installation hangs when loading any of the SCSI drivers, you must create a small DOS partition on each of the disk drives and perform a DOS format on each of these partitions before installing Windows NT Server 3.51.

3.You are informed which SCSI host adapter boards have been detected by the NT setup procedure.

Included in the list should be the Adaptec 294x/AIC 78xx (PCI) adapter. This adapter is embedded in the main system board of the server. Any additional adapters which are installed on your system should also be listed. Press Enter to accept this list of devices.

Installing from the CD-ROM

When NT setup asks whether you want to install from the CD-ROM, or from the 3.5-inch flex drive, follow these steps:

1.Insert the Windows NT Server installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and press Enter.

2.You are now shown the hardware and software components in your system. If the list is correct, press Enter. Otherwise, change any incorrect settings before pressing Enter.

Preparing the Hard Disk

You may receive a message indicating that the setup procedure has determined that your hard disk is new or has been erased. Follow these steps:

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NCR S16 manual Inserting the Windows NT Server Setup Disk, Installing from the CD-ROM, Preparing the Hard Disk