NT boot disk

I want to create NT boot disk to update the bios on the mother board......could someone give me a link or directions on how to create it.....thx....trying to load NT server on a hp pavilion 8590c.....got the server installed but i cant load a driver for the NIC (tryed 2 different NICs).....i go to event viewer and get a message on the NIC "could not connect to the interrupt number supplied".......i think its the bios that needs updated.....thx for your help...Born <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

if you are running NT your issue is more than likely caused by you haveing the "PNP OS" option enabled in the BIOS. But if you are set on flashing the thing you can use a standard DOS (i.e. Win95 or 98) bootdisk and run the flash utility from the DOS prompt. Read the readme file that came with the utility....

While we are on the subject, why are you loading NT server on a Pavilion? Isn't that a workstation? Who does that?!? For the love of...well anyway...I would recommend buying a "server" for a "server OS". Workstations are made for a "workstation OS". Not to meantion it is an HP so it is bad to start out with... *sigh* :rolleyes:

Sorry, I missed the logic of that 4NiK8R... You obviously don't get out much. Lots of people load NT Server on a PC. It's good if you want to learn about NT and can't afford or won't have an ongoing need for a server. I also know plenty of businesses that run NT Server on PIIs. If that's as constructive as you get you should keep your opinions to yourself, cos you don*t know sh*t. As for the original question, just use a DOS boot disk. Go to <a href="http://www.bootdisk.com" target="_blank">http://www.bootdisk.com</a> to download one.

Iam installing NT on the hp machine because i want to use it on the bench to troubleshoot networked copier/printers.And it only cost 350 bucks

There you go 4NiK8R. Would you recommmend buying a server for that?

I paid $150 for my NT Server at home. PII-233 Compaq Deskpro. Runs like a champ. I only need a monitor hooked up when I reboot. It even has the slot feed CD ROM so I can leave it standing on its side.

Well....got the nic installed and everthing is all good.....Went to the bios and changed the os from 98/win2000 to "other"....rebooted and the driver loaded.....the HP is a P3 600/128 megs and a 20gig HD with DVD "that i cant use" and an HP 8100 burner that iam using just as a CDRom....thx for everyones reply....Born :D

[quote]Originally posted by Chipzilla:
<strong>Sorry, I missed the logic of that 4NiK8R... You obviously don't get out much...If that's as constructive as you get you should keep your opinions to yourself, cos you don*t know sh*t. </strong><hr></blockquote>

Damn Zilla, that looks to me like a personal attack.

True, NT4 Server can run on a 486/33 with 16 MB and less than 200MB of HDD available. Sure you could use a standard boot disk to flash the BIOS, not requiring a NT boot disk. Sure, you could reset BIOS to non-plug and play, and you would be done with it. But you can't make cheep shots for an offbeat opinion.

It seems to me that 4NiK8R solved this one. From me, thanks, you did a great job. Your opinion was noted, but not taken seriously. (take notes Chipzilla)


Ya_

4NiK8R = fornicator

I just got that :D !