Installing the Operating System with Express Setup 5-31

Microsoft Windows 2000

This subsection provides information on installing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 in the server. Read instruction in this section before proceeding the installation.

NOTE: If you install Windows 2000 without using Express Setup, see

Appendix E.

Installation Notice

This section explains precautions and matters you should be aware of before beginning installation in order to install Windows 2000 correctly.

Supported OS on this model

The server supports the following edition:

„Microsoft Windows 2000 Server / Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server (hereinafter, referred to as "Windows 2000")

On installing other OS, contact sales dealer or the maintenance service representative.

BIOS Settings

Before installing Windows 2000, confirm if the BIOS settings are correct. On the BIOS settings, there are some items to specify for the new functions provided by Windows 2000 (Plug and Play, support for USB interface and so on). See Chapter 4 to confirm the settings.

NEC ESMPRO Agent

NEC ESMPRO Agent requires to install the necras.sys driver on your Windows system.

If you install the Windows without using the Express Setup, run the "Update Express5800 system" in Master Control Menu.