topic Re: Windows XP on ML115 in ProLiant Servers (ML,DL,SL)

Windows XP on ML115

hjoshi — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:28:27 GMT

I know XP isn't officially supported but when I try to boot from an XP CD, I get nothing but a blank screen. I have put linux on it so I know the CD drive is fine.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

Re: Windows XP on ML115

James ~ Happy Dude — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:17:42 GMT

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Regards,

Re: Windows XP on ML115

hjoshi — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:53:48 GMT

Yes they talk of an nlite install, I'm using nlite myself but I get the same results ie a blank screen. I guess i'm looking for a way to 'kick off' the install on the ML115.

Any instructions etc would be helpful.

Re: Windows XP on ML115

James ~ Happy Dude — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:05:57 GMT

Try clearing the NVRAM using the System Maintenance switch & try again.

Regards,

Re: Windows XP on ML115

hjoshi — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:57:12 GMT

Clearing the NVRAM didn't help (just to confirm, it's the button on the motherboard?)

Re: Windows XP on ML115

samrat chakraborty — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:12:46 GMT

If you can boot from the start-up cd use erase utility from the maintain server.and clear nvram,cmos.you can erase nvram from the RBSU.it will work.

Re: Windows XP on ML115

Stephen Pradeep Kotian — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:27:08 GMT

Yes, the NVRAM switch is the one on the Server Board.
And try Clearing NVRAM. That's the only thing that we can think of for now.