Creating windows 2000 server boot floppies – Rockwell Automation 1757-SWKIT5000 ProcessLogix R500.1 Installation and Upgrade Guide User Manual
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Publication 1757-IN500A-EN-P - September 2002
Operating System Installation Procedures 2-3
If you received your PC from the manufacturer with Windows 2000 Server
pre-installed, skip to Internet Explorer 6.0 Security Update Installation on
page 2-34.
Creating Windows 2000 Server Boot Floppies
If your system does not support booting from a CD-ROM, follow these
instructions to create the required Boot Floppies. Otherwise, skip to Starting
the Windows 2000 Server Installation from the CD-ROM on page 2-5.
You will need:
• 4 blank 3.5” 1.44 Mb (High Density) Floppy Disks
• 1.44 MB Floppy Drive
• CD-ROM Drive
• DOS or Windows based Operating System with access to CD-ROM
and floppy devices.
1. Insert the Windows 2000 Server CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Click Start
⇒
Run.
3. Enter this command:
>cmd<
and click OK to open the DOS window.
TIP
Consult the PC Manufacturer for any specialized
instructions/procedures related to the installation of the
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server operating system.
This procedure lists only the generic installation
procedure. It does not contain any special instructions for
any manufacturer specific driver installation requirements.
IMPORTANT
If your installation requires additional Drivers to be
installed for access to the Hard Disk Controller, Disk
Device, or CD-ROM, it may be necessary to start the
installation via the Boot Floppies (even if your system
supports booting off of a CD-ROM.).