Rockwell Automation 1757-SWKIT5000 ProcessLogix R500.1 Installation and Upgrade Guide - Manual (Page 26)

Publication 1757-IN500A-EN-P - September 2002
2-2 Operating System Installation Procedures
Installing Windows 2000 Server on a New System
You must install Windows 2000 Server on your Server before you can install or
run the ProcessLogix R500.1 software. The current required Operating System
components are:
• Windows 2000 Server with Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 and Windows
2000 Security Rollup
• Internet Explorer 6 with the Internet Explorer 6.0 Security Update
The Windows 2000 Server software, Service Packs, and Internet Explorer are
licensed products of Microsoft Corporation. Copies of the Service Packs and
Internet Explorer are included on the ProcessLogix CDs for your
convenience.
The following instructions guide you through the installation of Windows
2000 Server:
• Starting the Windows 2000 Server Installation
• Creating the Boot Floppies (if necessary)
• Perform the installation using one of the following methods:
– Starting the installation from the Boot Floppies
– Starting the installation from the CD-ROM
Starting the Windows 2000 Server Installation
This procedure assumes:
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You have:
All network cards installed in the PC and set to the correct IRQs.
All supporting ProcessLogix Server hardware installed and connected
to the PC.
A PC that meets specified hardware and software requirements for
R500.1. Refer to Minimum Hardware Requirements in the Preface for
more information.
All manufacturers related driver diskettes available to complete the
installation.