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<div>My problem was fixed by enabling RAID in BIOS. It's funny two identical servers were experiencing different issues, however both seem to be resolved... Thanks for your help Kevin, and everyone else's suggestions! Btw. it helps to RTFM every once i a while ;) especially...
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<h3 class="p_H_Head3">What preinstallation tasks should I perform? </h3><a name="wp436164"></a>
<p class="pB1_Body1">For preinstallation tasks that you must complete before you install this operating system, see <a href="file:///D:/Cisco/Voice/W2000%20CCM%20Updates/os200041.htm#wp397463">Table 5</a>. </p><a name="wp397503">
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<p class="pCSF_CellStepFirst">Step 1 </p></td>
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<p class="pB1_Body1">Carefully review the hardware documentation that accompanies your server. Make sure that you have the appropriate hardware before installing the application. </p></td>
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<p class="pB1_Body1">To review the server hardware specifications, see <a href="file:///D:/Cisco/Voice/W2000%20CCM%20Updates/os200041.htm#wp360138"><span class="cXRef_Color">Table 2</span></a>. </p></td></tr>
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<p class="pB1_Body1">Connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the server. </p></td>
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<p class="pB1_Body1">See the <a href="file:///D:/Cisco/Voice/W2000%20CCM%20Updates/os200041.htm#wp426623">"How do I connect the keyboard and mouse to the server?" section</a>. </p></td></tr>
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<p class="pCSN_CellStepnext">Step 3 </p></td>
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<p class="pB1_Body1">Locate <a href="file:///D:/Cisco/Voice/W2000%20CCM%20Updates/os200041.htm#wp337831">Table 4</a>, which provides specific server configuration information. </p></td>
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<p class="pB1_Body1">See the <a href="file:///D:/Cisco/Voice/W2000%20CCM%20Updates/os200041.htm#wp307269">"What data must I provide to configure the server?" section</a>. </p></td></tr>
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<p class="pB1_Body1">For MCS-7825-I1-IPC1 or IBM x306 servers, you must enable Serial ATA Redundant Array of Independent Disks (SATA RAID) and disable Hyperthreading prior to installing the operating system. </p></td>
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<p class="pB1_Body1">See the <a href="file:///D:/Cisco/Voice/W2000%20CCM%20Updates/os200041.htm#wp468330">"How do I enable SATA RAID and disable Hyperthreading?" section</a>. </p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
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<div>Regards,</div>
<div>ML</div>