Rockwell Automation 1757-SWKIT5000 ProcessLogix R500.1 Installation and Upgrade Guide - Manual (Page 44)

Publication 1757-IN500A-EN-P - September 2002
2-20 Operating System Installation Procedures
See Table 11.B: Client Platform Requirements based on System
Configurations on 11-4 to review the ProcessLogix Client platform
requirements.
• All manufacturers related driver diskettes are available to complete the
installation.
Starting the Windows XP Installation from the CD-ROM
1. Copy the WinXP Install\winnt.sif file from the ProcessLogix R500.1
Supplemental CD to a blank floppy.
2. Insert the floppy disk.
3. Turn on the PC.
4. Insert the Microsoft Windows XP Professional CD into the CD-ROM
drive.
5. When prompted, enter into the computer’s BIOS setup program.
6. Verify that the Boot Priority has the CD-ROM device listed first.
(Before the floppy or hard disk devices.)
7. Exit the BIOS and save the setting.
IMPORTANT
For ProcessLogix Client software to operate correctly,
Windows XP MUST be installed to C:\winnt.
If you received your PC from the manufacturer with
Windows XP Professional pre-installed, you must confirm
that the install was to C:\winnt. If Windows XP was
installed to C:\winnt, skip to Internet Explorer 6.0 Security
Update Installation on page 2-30. If Windows XP was not
installed to C:\winnt, you must complete a clean Windows
XP install. Continue with Starting the Windows XP
Installation from the CD-ROM on page 2-20.
TIP
Consult the PC Manufacturer for any specialized
instructions/procedures related to the installation of the
Microsoft Windows XP 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.