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OSINRESP - USING THE RESPONSE FILE FOR INSTALLING OS/2 2.1
01/17/96
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Using the Response File for Installing OS/2 2.1
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Please Read Entire Document for Full Explanation of Procedures
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DESCRIPTION
This document describes how to use a response file to install OS/2 2.1.
RESOLUTION
Note: Make sure you have a backup of any file you intend to change.
Disable Cache, Shadow RAM, and Turbo. (For Packard Bell systems, it is
not necessary to disable these features.)
It is highly recommended that video be in VGA mode (640x480). Disable
Autosensing, and if possible, put your video adapter in an 8-bit slot or
mode.
When using a response file to install OS/2 2.1, it is suggested that
you make ALL installation selections in the response file BEFORE the
installation.
Note: Always use the copy of a diskette; never use the original
program diskette.
Copying the Response File to Diskette 1
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1. Unpack compressed files using the UNPACK.EXE on the diskette. Any
reference to UNPACK should be performed from the hard disk.
2. Make a copy of Diskette 1 and place the original diskette with the
program diskettes (you will modify only the copy). Type
DISKCOPY A: A: and press Enter to use the same drive as source and
target, or DISKCOPY A: B: and Enter to use different drives as
source and target.
3. Type the following and press Enter after each to delete files from
the copy of Diskette 1 (not necessary for CD-ROM installations):
DEL MOUSE.SYS
DEL BUNDLE
DEL SYSINST2.EXE
DEL IBM1*.ADD (for a Micro Channel system)
DEL IBM2*.ADD (for a non-Micro Channel system)
4. Edit the CONFIG.SYS file on the copy of Diskette 1:
a. Change: SET OS2_SHELL=SYSINST2.EXE
To: SET OS2_SHELL=RSPINST.EXE A:\OS2SE20.RSP.
b. Delete DEVICE=\MOUSE.SYS.
c. If you are installing OS/2 2.1 on a Micro Channel system, delete:
BASEDEV=IBM1FLPY.ADD
BASEDEV=IBM1ADSK.ADD
BASEDEV=IBM1SCSI.ADD
5. Save and exit the file.
6. Insert the diskette containing the SAMPLE.RSP file in drive A. The
file is in a compressed file named REQUIRED and is on one of the
following OS/2 diskettes, depending on the diskettes you are using:
Blue 5.25 = Diskette 9
Blue 3.5 (L) = Diskette 13
Salmon 3.5 (M) = Diskette 11
Unpack and copy the SAMPLE.RSP file to the copy of Diskette 1 by
typing the following and pressing Enter:
UNPACK A:\REQUIRED C:\ /N:SAMPLE.RSP
This places the file in the root directory of drive C.
7. Use a text editor to modify and save the file. The file contains
comments that explain each of the installation options.
8. Copy the modified response file to the copy you made of Diskette 1.
Use the name OS2SE20.RSP; for example:
COPY C:\SAMPLE.RSP A:\OS2SE20.RSP
9. Insert Diskette 7 in drive A; then type the following and press
Enter to unpack and copy RSPINST.EXE, which is in the compressed
file, REQUIRED, to the copy of Diskette 1:
UNPACK A:\REQUIRED C:\ /N:RSPINST.EXE
This places the file in the root directory of drive C.
10. Insert the Installation Diskette and restart the system.
11. When prompted for Diskette 1, insert the modified copy and press
Enter. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue
installation.
Note: When prompted to insert Diskette 1 again, insert the ORIGINAL
Diskette 1 in drive A.
Response files can be used to install the same set of options on
multiple workstations. Make sure the workstations have the same set of
options and hardware.
______________________________________________________________________
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without limitation, warranties of fitness and merchantability with
respect to the information in this document. By furnishing this
document, IBM grants no licenses to any related patents or copyrights.
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