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Re: windows xp on dl380 g5

 
Dejan Hristov
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Re: windows xp on dl380 g5


I've manage installation of Windows XP on DL380 G5 server using some of the recommended drivers. I made installation CD adding these drivers with nLite.
But then i try to put image from other computer on different DL380 G5 server. When i try to start system i receive message that system can't find HDDs. I made a repair with previously made Windows XP CD. When i start system again it show Windows XP starting screen 1 or 2 seconds and then disappear and computer restart. In Safe Mode it stop on gernuwa.sys. I've found info on internet that i have to remove that driver. I've done that. When i start server in safe mode again (normall start doesn't work again) it stops on mup.sys. What should i do now?
Felipe Stall Rechia
New Member

Re: windows xp on dl380 g5

Hello!

I was trying to do the same, install Windows XP in HP Proliant DL380 G5.

I've followed the instructions and built a customized image with nLite. Installation was successful, but network interfaces and several other devices were not recognized.

So I had to do the following to get everything working:

1. Download drivers for broadcom (Broadcom NetXtreme II GigE Driver Installer) from:
http://www.broadcom.com/support/ethernet_nic/netxtremeii.php

I chose the Windows XP link.

2. Install the drivers by unzipping and running the setup file.

3. Download HP support pack 7.60 for Windows 2000. That HP code is bp000285. The link to download can be found at:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=US&swItem=MTX-91b00ba75cd14fe08c6aa669c0&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=1121516

4. Extract the package, run "bp000285.cmd" file. This installs all the missing drivers.

At this point, the system seems to be running without any problems, and already with HP management tools installed.

I've attached the system_information for future reference.

Best Regards
Michael A. McKenney
Respected Contributor

Re: windows xp on dl380 g5

It might work if you can get all the hardware drivers. Windows 7 might be a better choice. I have Windows 2000 Professional on a DL 360. It works.
noka
Frequent Advisor

Re: windows xp on dl380 g5

I had the exact same problem when installing Server 2003 on an ML350 G5 (could not find file hpcisss2.sys). The problem was a BIOS setting. I think it was Advanced Options -> Virtual Install Disk, that needed to be disabled. It could have been another setting but I think that was it. Maybe it's the same issue in your case.
Measure twice, cut once.
RPG_ash
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Re: windows xp on dl380 g5

Hey peeps.

 

I've got myself a HP ProLiant ML350 G5 server from work and was going to install XP on it just for fun/experience.

 

I've tried to install

 

HP ProLiant Smart Array SAS/SATA Controller Driver for Windows 2000

 

HP ProLiant Smart Array SAS/SATA Controller Driver for Windows Server 2003

 

and

 

HP Smart Array E200i/P410i SAS/SATA Controller Driver (this was for the xw460c Blade Workstation)

 

The 2003 drivers were not recognized at F6 Windows XP setup stage. The 2000 and the XP drivers were seen as the E200i but after accepting them, it froze at "setup is starting windows" after loading a few more drivers.

 

The server does boot normally into Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition.

 

Also, and this will probably seem really dumb, but i don't see or get the opportunity to enter the BIOS at any boot stage.

 

Any help would be appreciated.

RPG_ash
Visitor

Re: windows xp on dl380 g5

My problem was all windows installs (XP, Vista, 7, and 2008 server trial) were hanging on setup because of the PCIe cards installed.

 

I removed the cards and the install went perfectly.

 

I used the XP drivers for the WS460c G6 at the Windows Install F6 stage

 

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&swItem=MTX-e8602c5492bb4f2e99296c363f&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

 

I also found out that the BIOS is slightly different to desktop PC's and it was F9 to get in.