Installing Windows SBS 2003

[João Carlos Fidalgo]

When adding (F6) OEM controllers installing SBS 2003 standard in ML110 G3 server, installation software gives error sying that system does not have floppy drive to load drivers. Previously in BIOS, FDD emulation on USB was activated.
What is wrong.....

[Duponchelle fx]

We have the problem.
In first, we have loaded the driver (F6) from the USB Key. Driver have been Loaded. Partition created, but with 'E:' letter (C: are used by usb key).
By reboot whithout USB key initialy and restart install, C: are assigned to Partition (whith F6, Insert USB Key, .....)
But during the windows install, windows need the driver from the "A: Disquette" !!
I am trying by using Bootable CD whith emulation of A: Drive, and lauch Win Install from a second CD Drive.
The best solutions are a Win2003 SBS CD whith raid Driver ! (HP, we need your help !)

[Igor Karasik]

You can slipstream drivers in windows installation CD
http://unattended.msfn.org/intermediate/drivers/raid.htm

[Duponchelle fx]

Thanks Igor.
But How modify Win2003Sbs Install CD ?
I copy it on disk, modify file, prepare CAB drivers file, ... and after ?
By create a new CD, Install don't start. And "The Install can not be lauch from dos mode".
We have the same by startng with à Bootable CD create by nero: we obtain a "A:" drive (emulate by CD), but we can't start Install from dos mode.

[Igor Karasik]

You need to use something like ISO buster to create boot disk Image and then use Nero or something similar to create boot CD:
http://www.isobuster.com/
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstream_13.htm
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstream_nero_procedure.htm

Or you can use freeware Nlite tool
http://www.nliteos.com/nlite.html
(I didn't try it, but peoples says it's worked great)

[Duponchelle fx]

Ok. To simplify for the next guy:
1) Download the join file (.zip. It contain a TXTSETUP.SIF, ADPAHCI.SY_ and CDSECTOR.BIN.
2) Copy your W2003 CD (with hiden & system files)on a disk.
3) Replace the original "TXTSETUP.SIF" on I386 by the my new.
4) Add the driver adpahci.sy_ on the I386 folder.
5) Créate a Bootable CD (with nero):

5-1) In Boot/Image_file: the CDSECTOR.BIN join in my .zip file
5-2) Expert_Option/Emulation_Type: NONE
5-3) Number_of_sector: 4
(ATTENTION: NERO lose these information. Control it when press "Burn_Button".
5-4)New and add all you copyinf W2003 files CD with change in your compilation.
5-5) Burn (and re-control the parameters in "Boot".
Your CD are ready.
Good Sales.
Francois xavier DUPONCHELLE
FXD
HP Busyness Partner
fxd@fxd.fr

[Duponchelle fx]

Ok. To simplify for the next guy:
1) Download the join file (.zip. It contain a TXTSETUP.SIF, ADPAHCI.SY_ and CDSECTOR.BIN.
2) Copy your W2003 CD (with hiden & system files)on a disk.
3) Replace the original "TXTSETUP.SIF" on I386 by the my new.
4) Add the driver adpahci.sy_ on the I386 folder.
5) Créate a Bootable CD (with nero):

5-1) In Boot/Image_file: the CDSECTOR.BIN join in my .zip file
5-2) Expert_Option/Emulation_Type: NONE
5-3) Number_of_sector: 4
(ATTENTION: NERO lose these information. Control it when press "Burn_Button".
5-4)New and add all you copyinf W2003 files CD with change in your compilation.
5-5) Burn (and re-control the parameters in "Boot".
Your CD are ready.
Good Sales.
Francois xavier DUPONCHELLE
FXD
HP Busyness Partner
fxd@fxd.fr

[Tan Kia Sen]

What if I am using SATA All RAID controller ? How is the procedure like ?

The RAID card type is Adaptec 2610SA.
Advice of any kind would be really appreciated.

Cheers & Rgds,
Kia Sen

[PeteMoss]

I have the same problem with the SATA RAID ctl on a DL320 G4. I don't have a floppy drive. Why wouldn't the SmartStart CD contain the driver? Isn't that what it's for?

The only way I able to get an OS installed was to use nLite and create a new Windows 2003 Srv install.

Pete

[Jens Breiland]

Have you in fact connected a USB floppy drive up to the server? I had the same issue and I used a usb floppy drive with the Adaptec drivers loaded onto a floppy disk and it worked just fine. The usb floppy drive was one that I had received with an hp presario notebook computer. Hope this helps.