Sun Fire[TM] V60x/V65x server: Problem installing Microsoft Windows 2000

Asset ID:	1-72-1018552.1
Update Date:	2012-07-30
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Solution 1018552.1 : Sun Fire[TM] V60x/V65x server: Problem installing Microsoft Windows 2000

Applies to:

Sun Fire V60x Server - Version Not Applicable to Not Applicable [Release N/A]
Sun Fire V65x Server - Version Not Applicable to Not Applicable [Release N/A]
All Platforms
***Checked for relevance on 02-Jul-2012***

Symptoms

Problem installing Microsoft Windows 2000

Changes

Driver updates

Cause

Missing drivers from the older operating installation disks

Solution

Enter the Main Content

Symptoms
After installing Microsoft Windows 2000 on the Intel(R) Server Board SE7500WV2 and Intel(R) Server Board SE7501WV2 (used in Sun Fire[TM] V60x/V65x servers), under the Device Manager utility, some devices installed, show up as Unknown.
Some drivers are not detected, or issue errors like:

   scsi esg-shv scsi hsbp n18 scsi processor device

        pci devices

       system interrupt controller

Resolution
First, it is very important to upgrade the BIOS to the latest version.

The latest BIOS versions for the Sun Fire V60x and V65x servers, can be found in the advanced search utility on My Oracle Support:

My Oracle Support

After upgrading the BIOS, follow the link below, to download the additional drivers needed for Windows 2000, from the Intel website.

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/se7500wv2/sb/CS-006833.htm

Previously Published As 82024

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