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AlphaPCI64–275
Microsoft®WindowsNT
™
InstallationGuide
Order Number: EK–AL275–IG. A01
This document describes how to install Microsoft Windows NT Workstation
3.51 or Windows NT Server 3.51 on an Alpha PCI 64–275 system.
Revision/Update Information: This is a new manual.
Software Version Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
or Windows NT Server 3.51
Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts
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April 1996
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Contents
Preface ..................................................... v
1 Installing Windows NT
1.1 Requirements ........................................ 1–1
1.1.1 Hardware Requirements . ........................... 1–1
1.1.2 Software Requirements . . ........................... 1–2
1.1.3 Firmware Requirements . ........................... 1–2
1.2 Windows NT Firmware ................................ 1–3
1.2.1 What Is the Windows NT Firmware? ................... 1–3
1.2.2 Firmware Conventions and Controls ................... 1–3
1.2.3 Updating Firmware on a Flash ROM................... 1–3
1.2.4 Running the Firmware Update Utility .................. 1–3
1.3 Preparing the System ................................. 1–4
1.3.1 Configuring the System . . ........................... 1–4
1.3.2 Preparing the Hard Disk . ........................... 1–5
1.3.2.1 Creating the System Partition with ARCinst .......... 1–6
1.4 Installing the Windows NT Operating System ............... 1–7
1.4.1 Determining the Computer Type . . . ................... 1–7
1.4.2 Starting Windows NT Setup ......................... 1–7
A Firmware Menus
B Troubleshooting
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Preface
This document describes how to install the Microsoft Windows NT Workstation
3.51 or Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51 operating system on the Alpha PCI
64–275.
This Alpha PCI 64–275
version... Supports these operating systems
EBP30–NA Windows NT Workstation
This document supplements Microsoft’s documentation and applies only
to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51, or Windows NT Server 3.51
operating system. It may not be accurate for other versions of the Windows
NT operating system. Digital recommends that you read this entire document
before installing the Windows NT Workstation 3.51 or Windows NT Server 3.51
operating system.
Windows NT Server (board shipped with ARC firmware
console)
Document Conventions and Terms
The following conventions are used in this document:
Convention Description
monospace type
Caution Cautions contain information to prevent damage to
Italic type Italic type emphasizes important information and
Note: Notes provide additional information about a topic.
Monospace type in text indicates a command or
menu selection.
software or hardware.
indicates complete titles of manuals.
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Related Documentation
Refer to the following documents:
• Alpha PCI 64–275 Read Me First
• Alpha PCI 64–275 User’s Manual
• Alpha PCI 64–275 Design Guide
• Alpha Microprocessors Motherboard Debug Monitor User’s Guide
• Alpha Microprocessors SROM Mini-Debugger User’s Guide
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1.1 Requirements
This section describes the hardware, software, and firmware requirements to
install and boot the Windows NT operating system on a Alpha PCI 64–275
system.
1.1.1 Hardware Requirements
You need the following hardware to run the Windows NT operating system on
an Alpha PCI 64–275 system:
• A supported video adapter and monitor
• One or more IDE or SCSI hard disks with 94MB available on the partition
that will contain the Windows NT operating system and an additional 5MB
available on the system partition
• A SCSI or ATAPI CD–ROM drive
• A 3.5-in, 1.44MB diskette drive
• A PS/2 keyboard
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Installing Windows NT
• Memory:
– The Windows NT Workstation operating system requires a minimum of
16MB of memory (RAM); 32MB is recommended.
– The Windows NT Server 3.51 operating system requires a minimum of
32MB of memory (RAM).
• Optional components:
– A PS/2 mouse or other supported pointing device
– One or more supported network adapters if you want to use the
Windows NT operating system on a network
Installing Windows NT 1–1
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1.1 Requirements
See the Microsoft Windows NT Hardware Compatibility List for a list of
supported devices. You can get a copy of the list from Microsoft’s customer
service representative at 1–800–426–9400, from CompuServe Information
Systems in Library 1 of the WINNT forum (GO WINNT), or Library 17 of the
MSWIN32 forum (GO MSWIN32).
1.1.2 Software Requirements
You need the following software to install the Windows NT operating system
on a Alpha PCI 64–275 system:
This required software... Is available from...
Microsoft Windows NT compact
disc
Manufacturer-supplied hardware
support files
Windows NT Firmware Digital Equipment Corporation
1.1.3 Firmware Requirements
Updating to the newest firmware allows you to take advantage of bug fixes
and new functionality. The following table lists the minimum firmware version
required for running the Windows NT operating system. To determine if your
firmware requires updating, compare the minimum firmware version for your
system with the version displayed in the firmware menus.
System Minimum Firmware Version
Alpha PCI
64–275
Firmware that is below the minimum firmware version is not
compatible with the supported version of the Windows NT operating
system and must be updated before the installation. For information
about how to update the firmware, see Chapter 2.
3.5-10
Microsoft Corporation
Digital Equipment Corporation
Note
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1.2 Windows NT Firmware
This section describes how to use and update the Windows NT Firmware. This
firmware is provided on your Firmware Update diskette and is required to
install and boot the Windows NT operating system. See Appendix A for a list
of the firmware menus. See Appendix B for solutions to common problems.
1.2.1 What Is the Windows NT Firmware?
The Windows NT Firmware initializes the system and enables you to install
and boot the Windows NT 3.51 operating system. The firmware resides in a
flash ROM.
1.2.2 Firmware Conventions and Controls
The currently selected option in a menu is highlighted. To select and choose
different options in the Windows NT Firmware menus, use the following keys:
Key Description
Arrow The arrow keys are used to select different options.
Enter The Enter key is used to choose the highlighted option.
Escape The escape key is used to close a menu or cancel an operation.
Installing Windows NT
1.2 Windows NT Firmware
When you power on your system, the firmware displays a blue screen on the
monitor and initializes the firmware drivers. To interact with the firmware,
autoboot must be canceled. If autoboot is enabled, cancel it by pressing the
escape key before the time-out period expires.
1.2.3 Updating Firmware on a Flash ROM
Your system was shipped with firmware diskettes that contain the debug
console and, depending on the model number purchased, firmware which
supports either Windows NT or Digital UNIX.
The firmware utility found on the diskettes will update the firmware in the
flash ROMs if needed.
1.2.4 Running the Firmware Update Utility
Before you start, check to see if the CDROM drive contains a CD. If it does,
remove it.
1. Turn on system power. After initialization, the Boot menu will appear.
2. Insert the Firmware Update diskette into the floppy drive.
3. From the Supplementary menu, select "Install New Firmware"
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4. From the Firmware Update menu, select "Update Windows NT Firmware"
The system will begin checking drivers and then ask:
Update flash with mult()disk()fdisk()\pc64nt.rom
(For Windows NT,
Use the arrow keys to highlight "Yes" to update (the default is "No"), then
press Return to invoke your selection.
The Firmware Update Utility will update the Flash ROM contents for the
selected operating support firmware.
If the installed console firmware does not match the revision code of the
operating system support firmware, the program will ask if you want to update
the console. Digital recommendeds that you do so for normal firmware updates
or re-installs.
When complete, the system will ask you to power cycle the system to bring
up new firmware. Depending on the firmware you flashed, you may need to
reset Bootopt to the intended operating system. Refer to the AlphaPCI 64-275
or AlphaPCI 164-266/300 User’s Manual for information about the
command.
pc64nt.rom
1.3 Preparing the System
This section describes how to configure the system and prepare the hard disk
for installing the Windows NT operating system on an Alpha PCI 64–275.
The firmware automatically sets the system parameters to the configuration
encountered on power up. If an error occurs because, for example, you install
an option which is not recognized, or because you want to change the graphics
monitor’s resolution, you will need to follow the steps outlined Section 1.3.1.
is the firmware to be updated.)
bootopt
1.3.1 Configuring the System
The system must be configured before you can install the Windows NT
operating system. Configuring the system defines the default system partition
and describes the hardware. If your system has not been configured, follow
this procedure:
1. From the Boot menu that appears when you turn on power to your system,
choose
2. From the Supplementary menu, choose
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Supplementary menu....
Set up the system....
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3. Enter the appropriate values for your system. If you are unsure of the
values for your system, use the following typical values:
Step
1. Define the default
system partition
2. Describe your
hardware
3. Save the changes
From the Setup menu,
choose... Typical values to use...
Set default environment variables
Set default configuration
Supplementary menu,
Media: SCSI Hard Disk
SCSI bus number: 0
SCSI ID: 0
Partition: 1
Note: Defining
the default system
partition may remove
any existing boot
selections.
Monitor resolution:
1024x768
First floppy drive capacity:
3.5˜ 1.44MB
Second floppy drive
capacity: None
Keyboard: U.S. 101-key
keyboard
SCSI host ID: 7
Note: SCSI host ID
refers to the SCSI
ID of the SCSI host
adapter on a given
SCSI bus.
—
and save changes...
1.3.2 Preparing the Hard Disk
The system partition is the disk partition that contains the hidden files
OSLOADER.EXE and HAL.DLL in the subdirectory \OS\WINNT351. If the
system partition is large enough, it can also contain the Windows NT operating
system, or you may choose to use a separate partition. The system partition
and the Windows NT operating system can also be on different hard disks.
If you have a new hard disk or if you do not have the required system partition
on your hard disk, you must create the system partition on the hard disk using
ARCinst before you install the Windows NT operating system.
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1.3.2.1 Creating the System Partition with ARCinst
ARCinst is used to create the system partition on a hard disk; it is located on
the Windows NT 3.51 compact disc.
CAUTION
Do not use ARCinst to create partitions other than the system
partition. Doing so will prevent your system from booting
successfully.
The following procedures describe how to use ARCinst.
Starting ARCinst
To start ARCinst, follow this procedure:
1. Insert the Windows NT compact disc in the CD–ROM drive.
2. Restart your computer.
3. From the Boot menu, choose
4. Type
Deleting a Partition
If you do not have the required free space to create a partition, you may need to
delete other partitions on your hard disk. To delete a partition using ARCinst,
follow this procedure:
1. From the ARCinst main menu, choose
2. From the Configure Partitions menu, choose
3. If you have multiple hard disks, choose the disk from which to delete a
4. From the list of existing partitions, choose the partition you want to delete.
Creating the System Partition
To create the system partition on a hard disk using ARCinst, follow this
procedure:
1. From the ARCinst main menu, choose
2. From the Configure Partitions menu, choose
3. If you have multiple hard disks, choose the disk on which to create the
cd:\alpha\arcinst
partition.
partition.
Run a Program
and press the Enter key.
.
Configure Partitions
Delete a Partition
Configure Partitions
Create System Partition
.
.
.
.
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4. Set the system partition to 100 megabytes. ARCinst will then create the
system partition and format it using the FAT file system.
5. The following message will appear on your screen:
Do you want to make
this the system partition (y/n)?
Press the N key.
CAUTION
The system partition will be set incorrectly if the Y key is
pressed in response to this message. Press the N key. The
ARCinst program will create the system partition.
Exiting from ARCinst
To leave ARCinst and to return to the firmware menus, choose
ARCinst main menu.
1.4 Installing the Windows NT Operating System
This chapter supplements the Microsoft Windows NT installation guide
for installing the Windows NT operating system on an Alpha PCI 64–275
system that has been prepared as described in the preceding chapters. If you
encounter any problems while installing the Windows NT operating system,
see Appendix B for solutions to some common problems.
If you already have a previous version of Windows NT installed, see the
Microsoft Windows NT installation guide for information about how to upgrade
to a new version of the operating system.
Exit
from the
1.4.1 Determining the Computer Type
During the Windows NT installation procedure, you will be asked for the type
of computer that you have. Select
Digital AlphaPC64
1.4.2 Starting Windows NT Setup
Windows NT Setup installs the Windows NT operating system; it is located on
the Microsoft Windows NT compact disc. Windows NT Setup provides a brief
description of available key functions at the bottom of the screen.
The following procedure supersedes the Starting Setup on a RISC-Based
Computer section of the Microsoft Windows NT installation guide.
To start the Windows NT Setup program, follow this procedure:
1. Insert the Windows NT compact disc in the CD–ROM drive.
.
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2. Restart your computer.
3. From the Boot menu, choose
4. From the Supplementary menu, choose
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
If you have an Alpha Windows NT driver diskette for your video card,
you can use the driver to install the Windows NT operating system.
Follow this procedure:
1. Choose Custom Setup.
2. Choose display type
when asked for the manufacturer-supplied hardware support
disk.
Supplementary menu....
Install Windows NT from CD--ROM
Note
Other
, and insert the graphics disk driver
.
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A
Firmware Menus
This appendix lists the main Windows NT Firmware menus. These examples
are similar to the menus you will see when you use the Windows NT
Firmware. The text of some of the options may differ, and some options may
not always be available.
Boot menu:
Boot the default operating system
Boot an alternate operating system
Run a program
Supplementary menu...
Supplementary menu:
Install new firmware
Install Windows NT from CD˘ROM
Set up the system... (Displays the Setup menu.)
Display hardware configuration
Boot menu...
Setup menu:
Set system time
Set default environment variables
Set default configuration
Manage boot selections menu... (Displays boot selections menu.)
Setup autoboot
Machine specific setup... (Choose this option to change the operating
system for which the firmware should be loaded from the firmware ROM
on power-up.)
Edit environment variables
Reset system to factory defaults
Help
Supplementary menu, and do not save changes...
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Supplementary menu, and save changes. (If the configuration was
changed, the
the firmware instead of returning you to the Supplementary menu.)
Boot selections menu:
Add a boot selection
Change a boot selection
Check boot selections
Delete a boot selection
Dump boot selections
Rearrange boot selections
Setup menu...
Supplementary Menu, and save changes...
option restarts
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Troubleshooting
This appendix provides solutions to some of the common problems you may
encounter while you use the Windows NT Firmware and install the Windows
NT operating system.
Problem
When you turn on your computer, no blue screen is displayed.
Possible Solutions
Make sure that:
• The computer is properly plugged into an ac outlet and is turned on.
• The monitor is turned on and is plugged into an ac outlet or into the back
of your computer, as appropriate for your monitor’s power cable.
• The video card is correctly connected to the monitor.
• The flash ROM update procedure was performed correctly. After verifying
that the flash ROM update procedure was performed correctly, check the
output of COM1 for error messages. COM1 should be set to 9600 baud, 8
data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.
B
• The console selection stored in non-volatile RAM and the Boot Option
jumper are set properly, and check the output of COM1 for debug monitor
messages. See the Alpha PCI 64–275 user’s guide for information on the
Boot Option jumper and see the Alpha Microprocessors Motherboard Debug
Monitor User’s Guide, EK–AMEBD–UG, for information on the
command.
Problem
While booting the Windows NT operating system, you receive one of the following error
messages:
• The required system file DISPLAY_DRIVER.DLL is bad or missing.
• The required system file DISPLAY_DRIVER.SYS is bad or missing.
Troubleshooting B–1
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Troubleshooting
Possible Solutions
These error messages indicate video driver problems. Use the following table
to solve common video driver problems:
If the... Then...
Driver becomes disabled Boot the Windows NT operating system with the last known
Wrong video driver is
chosen while installing
the Windows NT
operating system
New video card was
installed before the
driver was installed
good configuration.
Reinstall the Windows NT operating system with the correct
driver.
Reinstall the old video card, boot the Windows NT operating
system, and install the driver for the new video card. Then
install the new video card and reboot the Windows NT
operating system.
B–2 Troubleshooting
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