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This diskette contains Custom HAL for System 1521 Platforms
running Microsoft Windows 2000, Diskette Version 1.7
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CONTENTS
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1.0 Overview
2.0 Change History
3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions
4.0 Configuration Information
1.0 Overview
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This README file contains instructions for installing the Windows
2000 HAL during the text-mode setup phase of Windows 2000
installation.
It consists of the following files:
disk1.tag - Verification file on the disk, setup checks for this
file to ensure that the user inserted the correct disk.
hal1521.dll - Actual HAL binary
readme.txt - This text file
txtsetup.oem - For a user to install custom HAL during text-mode
setup, distribution disk must include this file which
directs installation of HAL
hal1521.inf - used for upgrades
hal1521.cat - digital signature file
1.1 Overview about this code -
This HAL allows for the system flexibility to operate in various
configurations, including the case where not all slots have been
populated with functioning CPUs. Furthermore, it allows for an
increased number maximum total interrupt inputs from all APICs.
2.0 Change History
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v1.8 - reboot fix
v1.7 - SP3-based
v1.6D - Various enhancements (including performance counter and SMI)
v1.4D - Initial official digitally signed release
3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions
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3.1 Installing Custom HAL during clean install of system -
Note: Please read instructions below prior to performing these
steps. After completing Windows 2000 setup, apply the Service
Pack Upgrade.
a) Power on machine and insert a bootable Windows 2000 CD
b) When the message "Press any key to boot from CD" appears,
press a key (I.E. Space bar) to boot from the Windows 2000 CD
c) As the message "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware
configuration" appears, immediately press the 'F5' key
Note: You may need to press the F6 key for SCSI driver
installation just after pressing the F5 key
d) When prompted to select the "Computer Type", select 'Other'
and press 'Enter'
e) Insert the floppy disk containing the custom HAL
("System 1521 Windows 2000 HAL Support Diskette"),
into the floppy drive (A:), and press 'Enter'
f) Select "System 1521 (Windows 2000 HAL)" and press 'Enter'
g) Setup will now automatically load the HAL from floppy and
continue the installation process.
3.2 Upgrading Custom HAL on running system -
a) After booting into Windows 2000, bring up Device Manager.
To open Device Manager, click Start, point to Settings, and
then click Control Panel. Double-click System, click the
Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.
b) Under 'Computer' select device (ie ACPI Multiprocessor PC or
ACPI Multiprocessor Node) and double-click on this device
c) Select Driver Tab
d) Click 'Update Driver' button to start Upgrade Wizard and
e) Press Next to continue
f) Select 'Display a list of the know drivers for this device so
that I can choose a specific driver' and press Next
g) Select 'Have Disk' button, then
h) Insert this floppy into system floppy drive and click OK
i) To install 'ACPI Muliprocessor Node' HAL from diskette
select Next
j) To start installation click Next and complete Upgrade Wizard
k) For new HAL to be used select Yes when prompted to Reboot
4.0 Configuration Information
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4.1 Systems Requirements
4.2 Software Requirements
Microsoft Windows 2000
4.3 Hardware Supported
This HAL is intended to support the System 1521 Platform.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.