Install fail, replacing Windows Server 2003

[k7aay]

Downloaded RC1 to install it on an IBM R40 (1GB RAM), which had previously held Windows Server 2003.

Select booting from optical drive through the Access IBM button and selecting the optical drive; DVD boot fails, and Server 2003 comes up again despite selecting boot from optical.

Erase the hard drive with EASUS, reformating to FAT32 (so I know it's wiped).

Booting again from the DVD with RC1 fails, with the code Sfh> onscreen.

How do I install RC1?

 

[zigzag3143]

boot problem

Downloaded RC1 to install it on an IBM R40 (1GB RAM), which had previously held Windows Server 2003.

Select booting from optical drive through the Access IBM button and selecting the optical drive; DVD boot fails, and Server 2003 comes up again despite selecting boot from optical.

Erase the hard drive with EASUS, reformating to FAT32 (so I know it's wiped).

Booting again from the DVD with RC1 fails, with the code Sfh> onscreen.

How do I install RC1?

Hi and welcome to SF
well we need a ton more info before we can help you much. things like computer mfr, model, OS, ram vid card etc. My first question is where did you get the win seven and how did you burn it to dvd?

thanks

Ken

 

[k7aay]

re(2): Install fail, replacing Windows Server 2003

>> IBM R40 2681-KLU, which had previously held Windows Server 2003.

> computer mfr, IBM

> model
R40

> OS
Windows Server 2003 on 1st attempt
Wiped clean, no OS, on 2nd attempt

> ram
1GB

> vid card
32MB ATI Radeon 7500

> etc.
What is this etc. of which you speak?

CPU
Pentium-4, 2.2GHz

 

[k7aay]

> My first question is where did you get the win seven and how did you burn it to dvd?

Download from Technet, burn to a Tayo Yuden disc with Totally Free Burner.

 

[zigzag3143]

install prob

> My first question is where did you get the win seven and how did you burn it to dvd?

Download from Technet, burn to a Tayo Yuden disc with Totally Free Burner.

what ver of win 7 (build number) and 32 bit or 64?

Ken

 

[k7aay]

PS: Upgraded the HD to 7200rpm 60GB

 

[k7aay]

what ver of win 7 (build number) and 32 bit or 64?
Ken

7100 32-bit, specifically

7100.0.090421-1700_x86fre_client_en-us_retail_ultimate-grc1culfrer_en_dvd

 

[k7aay]

Don't everyone speak up at once...

it would drown out the crickets chirping in here.

 

[slithernet]

I would try to burn another dvd, burn it at a slow speed to make sure it is a good copy.
I know it is a dumb question but are you sure the drive reads dvds? I know that is an older laptop and the dvd drive was only in the better r40's.

 

[k7aay]

I would try to burn another dvd, burn it at a slow speed to make sure it is a good copy.
I know it is a dumb question but are you sure the drive reads dvds? I know that is an older laptop and the dvd drive was only in the better r40's.

Well, it read the Windows Server 2003 install DVD well enough, so it does read DVDs. I will take the second download of the Win7 RC1 beta and reburn from that.

In lieu of a checksum verify which M$ has denied us, I did binary-compare the two images (on a trusty linux box) - no difference. That's as good as I can get to a checksum, unless there's a checksum hash to download from somewhere.

Is there any official M$ forum to check in at to help troubleshoot this? DId also try the Win7 forum at Neowin.net - Where unprofessional journalism looks better to no avail.

 

[k7aay]

I would try to burn another dvd, burn it at a slow speed to make sure it is a good copy.
I know it is a dumb question but are you sure the drive reads dvds? I know that is an older laptop and the dvd drive was only in the better r40's.

Well, it read the Windows Server 2003 install DVD well enough, so it does read DVDs. I will take the second download of the Win7 RC1 beta and reburn from that.

In lieu of a checksum verify which M$ has denied us, I did binary-compare the two images (on a trusty linux box) - no difference. That's as good as I can get to a checksum, unless there's a checksum hash to download from somewhere.

Is there any official M$ forum to check in at to help troubleshoot this? DId also try the Win7 forum at Neowin to no avail.

 

[zigzag3143]

install failure

Well, it read the Windows Server 2003 install DVD well enough, so it does read DVDs. I will take the second download of the Win7 RC1 beta and reburn from that.

In lieu of a checksum verify which M$ has denied us, I did binary-compare the two images (on a trusty linux box) - no difference. That's as good as I can get to a checksum, unless there's a checksum hash to download from somewhere.

Is there any official M$ forum to check in at to help troubleshoot this? DId also try the Win7 forum at Neowin to no avail.

Just one thing I would suggest dont download the beta download 7100 of higher

Ken

 

[k7aay]

Just one thing I would suggest dont download the beta download 7100 of higher

Ken

Found http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/Search.aspx?type=Hardware&s=ATI Radeon which is ambiguous on the ATI Radeon 7500; one yes, but not my 32MB model in the ThinkPad.

What's wrong with the 'beta download 7100 or (sic) higher?'

 

[zigzag3143]

install fail

Found Windows Vista Compatibility Center Search Results - ATI Radeon which is ambiguous on the ATI Radeon 7500; one yes, but not my 32MB model in the ThinkPad.

What's wrong with the 'beta download 7100 or (sic) higher?'

Beta=build 7000, anything higher is a release build untill the true RTM comes out. Build 7000 is going to timebomb starting July 1 2009, so you would have to re-install. Build 7201 doesn't time out untill 2010. so Im just saying if you are gonna re-install use a higher number builde

Hope this helps

Ken

 

[k7aay]

Version, version, who's got the version?

The latest version from the Microsoft Download Center (and also Technet) is 7100... not 7200. Where did you get 7200?

 

[antalgebra]

ziggy's absolutly correct, and for more reasons than he listed.

this is as "official" as a forum as your going to get ATM, that your going to get any kind of decent help on. Mostly since it's not released yet, and most these people didn't get their versions from MS directly.

Good on ya for the checksum, unfortunately, 7100 and below didn't support all Motherboards, especially older R series; and if I'm not mistaken, you need a 64 bit version of Win7.

Try either of the above, and let us know how it goes.

Also, What is the specific error your seeing, at what point are you blocked?

Thanks,
Ant


Edit> Ok, I see your error, but could you elaberate; at what point does it hit (is not one im familiar with)

 

[antalgebra]

oh yeah,

and sorry, but we cannot help you get a copy of the newer builds

try demonoid?

 

[k7aay]

ziggy's absolutly correct, and for more reasons than he listed.

this is as "official" as a forum as your going to get ATM, that your going to get any kind of decent help on. Mostly since it's not released yet, and most these people didn't get their versions from MS directly.

Good on ya for the checksum, unfortunately, 7100 and below didn't support all Motherboards, especially older R series; and if I'm not mistaken, you need a 64 bit version of Win7.

Why? 32-bit should be all I need.

Try either of the above, and let us know how it goes.

Also, What is the specific error your seeing, at what point are you blocked?

Starts to read from the DVD then shows the code Sfh> onscreen before any boot message or splash screen. My Server CD 2003 (32-bit) boots perfectly and moves into install, but my Win7 just shows that and hangs.

 

[zigzag3143]

pre release

The latest version from the Microsoft Download Center (and also Technet) is 7100... not 7200. Where did you get 7200?

Actually if you look in the general section there are so many newer version you will not believe it. The currently avail 32 bit is 7260, and 64 bit is 7232.

Hope this helps

Ken

 

[k7aay]

TY!