windows 2008

[Jon Steele]

Hi,

I have an RX8640 I am trying to load windows 2008 on. I downloaded the iso file from microsoft and I have my license. I burned it to a dvd. When it boots to the dvd it goes to efi boot. Then it says windows is loading files. Then it says computer is booting SAC started and initialized. Then I am st the SAC prompt. How do I load the windows os on this machine. I canot find out how to load it.

Thank you
Jon

[kris rombauts · Accepted solution]

Jon,

pls download the Smart Setup CD from the below url. It contains also documentation on the install process.


http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=1844071&prodNameId=1844072&swEnvOID=4023&swLang=13&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=MTX-19cf14ad100944d5aab3322485

If you use the MSFT install cd then it is easier to start with the above CD to assist you in the process.
Another option is to buy the re-image/re-install dvd (which includes the Windows license in the price) from HP which highly simplifies and shortens the install process since it uses images that are restored and requires a minimum of user interaction.


The SSM cd contains .pdf files that explain the steps to folluw when using the MSFT RTM media.

HTH

regards, Kris

[kris rombauts]

Jon,

see also here:

http://bizsupport.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01426886/c01426886.pdf

This is what you are after i think.

Kris

[Jon Steele]

Thank you for your help
Jon