Installation manual
16 Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
2
Turn on your system and any attached peripherals.
Several BIOS screens appear during startup, but do not require any user
intervention.
NOTE: This method of installation is supported in the BIOS and UEFI modes.
3
Insert the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 media into the DVD drive.
NOTE: If a Windows operating system is installed on your system, the
following message is displayed: Press any key to boot from the CD/DVD ...
Press any key to begin the installation.
4
The following message is displayed:
Windows is Loading Files
After the files are loaded, the
Install Windows
wizard is displayed.
5
In the
Install Windows
screen, select the appropriate
Language
,
Time &
Currency
, and
Keyboard
values. Click
Next
.
6
In the
Windows Server 2008 R2
screen, click
Install Now
.
7
In the
Select the operating system you want to install
screen, select the
operating system from the available list and click
Next
.
The
Please read the license terms
window is displayed.
8
Read the information carefully. If you agree with all of the information,
select
I accept the license terms
and then click
Next
.
9
In the
Which type of installation do you want
screen, select
Custom
(advanced)
for a new operating system installation.
10
In the
Where do you want to install Windows
screen, specify the partition
on which you want to install the operating system.
NOTE: If the storage controller driver is not installed on your system, you
cannot create the hard-drive partitions. You may need to provide mass
storage drivers during installation. Download the required driver file to a
driver diskette, CD, DVD, or USB drive in the root directory of the media. For
more information, see
"Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Using the
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation Media" on page 10. To
provide the driver during setup, click Load Driver. You can browse to locate
the driver or use Setup to search the media. For more information on drive
partitioning, see
"Partitioning a Drive" on page 18.