DL580 G2 Windows Installation Problem

[AJ Alhait]

I'm trying to install Windows 2003 or even 2000 on a DL580 G2. The SCSI Controller is an HP 5i.

The problem is after I add the SCSI driver (by pressing F6) Windows Loads some files and them freezes at Windows is Starting Setup.

What can be wrong here?

Thanks,

-AJ

[KarloChacon · Accepted solution]

hi

it is much better if you install W2003 - W2000 using SmartStart CD 7.9 or 7.8

http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/download/27730.html


it includes all the drivers for your server and let us configure RAID level easily

regards

[AJ Alhait]

You're awsome! Thanks... I'm downloading that right now. I hope it works :)

[KarloChacon]

that's fine anything else just let us know

regards

[AJ Alhait]

One more problem now. I've started the Smart Start CD latest version, and after it loads 100% it goes to a blank screen. I've tried it with an LCD and a CRT. Both are blank screens. Nothing gets loaded after that?

Any problems you think I can address?

Thanks

[KarloChacon]

hi

check this is similar to your issue and that person discovered that removing processor was the issue (maybe faulty processor or slot in SB) so take the chance

what I mean this issues black screen are very weird

http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?threadId=1175019

also if you have any device attached to server remove it.

but you know that guy could install windows manually I really dont remember if w20003 includes the driver for 5i controller have you try without pressing F6 and installing straight

regards

[AJ Alhait]

I will try the processor issue.. Nothing is connected to the Server. But I have another issue.

The Bios is password protected. How do I bypass that?

Thanks,

[dms_1]

Hi,

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/CoreRedirect.jsp?redirectReason=DocIndexPDF&prodSeriesId=316533&targetPage=http%3A%2F%2Fh20000.www2.hp.com%2Fbc%2Fdocs%2Fsupport%2FSupportManual%2Fc01130044%2Fc01130044.pdf

see page 115

use system System Maintenance Switch position number 6 - that will clear the NVRAM(reset CMOS to the default settings), so you should be abe to bypass the RBSU password protection.No data will be lost if you are afraid ot that

Regards

[KarloChacon]

hi

try this it helps with the password for the bios and why not the other issue

it is called clear NVRAM using system maintenance switch -SMW (see picture attached)

- power OFF server
- unplug power cable
- look SMW and the number 6
- put it in ON position
- Power ON server
- leave for 1 minute like that (that's is going to turn server to default settings)
- Power OFF server
- unplug cable
- put the switch 6 in OFF again
- power ON and enter to BIOS

by the way all must be in OFF position

regards

[Mi6t0]

Hello :)

Do you have some other non-hp hardware in the server?

And... you can try downloading the firmware CD and upgrading the firmware.