Rockwell Automation 1757-SWKIT5000 ProcessLogix R500.1 Installation and Upgrade Guide - Manual (Page 36)

Publication 1757-IN500A-EN-P - September 2002
2-12 Operating System Installation Procedures
Starting the Windows 2000 Professional Installation
This procedure assumes:
• All network cards are installed in the PC and they are set to the correct
IRQs.
• All supporting ProcessLogix system hardware is installed and connected
to the PC.
• The PC meets specified hardware and software requirements.
Navigate in Knowledge Builder to Server and Client Installation
Guide
⇒
Before Installing ProcessLogix
⇒
Hardware and Software Requirements
for more information.
• All manufacturers related driver diskettes are available to complete the
installation.
If you received your PC from the manufacturer with Windows 2000
Professional pre-installed, skip to Continue with Internet Explorer 6.0 Security
Update Installation on page 2-34. on page 2-26.
Creating Windows 2000 Professional 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 Professional Installation from the CD-ROM on page 2-14.
TIP
Consult the PC Manufacturer for any specialized
instructions/procedures related to the installation of the
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional 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 you system
supports booting off of a CD-ROM.).