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partitioning that you may require. The second component, following a reboot,
sets up the software options and builds the networking environment for this
machine.
5.3.1 Starting the Process
Insert the NT 4.0 installation diskette 1 in drive A: and the NT 4.0 CD-ROM in
your server′s CD-ROM drive, and boot the server. When prompted, remove
diskette 1 and insert diskette 2. At the bottom of your panel, a message is
displayed indicating the progress of files loading and the files currently being
loaded.
Note
If your system error traps (a blue panel is displayed with error codes) after
loading the FAT file system, it is highly probable that your server is infected
with a boot sector virus. Use a commercial anti-virus application to disinfect
your server before continuing.
The Windows NT kernel starts and the initial setup panel appears (see
Figure 54).
Windows NT Server Setup
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Welcome to Setup.
The Setup program for the Microsoft(R) Windows NT operating system
version 4.0 prepares Windows NT to run on your computer.
* To learn more about Windows NT Setup before continuing, press F1.
* To set up Windows NT version 4.0 now, press ENTER
* To repair a damaged Windows NT version 4.0 installation, press R.
* To quit Setup without installing Windows NT, press F3.
ENTER=Continue R=Repair F3=Exit
Figure 54. Initial Setup Panel
If you are re-installing Windows NT, press R; otherwise press Enter to continue.
Windows NT now attempts to detect any standard floppy controllers, as well as
any hard disk controllers and devices attached to it.
5.3.2 Choosing a Disk Controller
The disk controller chosen is critical because NT will not function if the wrong
one is chosen.
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