Setup guide

Configuring Your Operating System 5
This document provides setup and general information for Microsoft
®
Windows Server
®
2003 R2, Standard, Enterprise, and Web Editions
with SP2 operating systems.
NOTE: Some Dell systems use the Dell™ PowerEdge™ System Support media
instead of the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management media.
When using this document, substitute the Dell PowerEdge System Support
media, if applicable, and follow the instructions given for the Dell PowerEdge
Installation and Server Management media.
NOTE: Dell recommends that you use the Dell PowerEdge Service and
Diagnostic Utilities media for the latest device drivers.
NOTE: For information about minimum supported BIOS versions, minimum
supported system firmware, and RAID controller driver versions, see Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard, Enterprise, and Web Editions With SP2
Important Information on the documentation website at
www.dell.com/ostechsheets.
This document covers the following topics:
• Completing Setup of the Preinstalled Windows Server 2003 R2,
Standard, Enterprise, and Web Editions With SP2
Operating System
• Using the
Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management Media
to Perform a Clean Installation of the Operating System
• Using the
Operating System M edia to Perform a Clean Installation
of the Operating System
• Important Information
• Getting Help
• Dell Advanced Software Support
Before you begin, review the documentation that shipped with the
operating system for important product information.
NOTICE: If your operating system is preinstalled on your system, do not use the
Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management media. Using this media
will delete the preinstalled operating system.
NOTICE: A clean installation erases all the data on your hard drive.
NOTE: Use the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management media
to perform a clean installation and reinstallation of your operating system.
Using the Dell PowerEdge Installation and Server Management media
simplifies the installation procedure.