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HEALTHCARE Chapter 5
Imaging Services Software Options

Document No: DD+DIS055.11E
NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600
Type 4406/303
Clean Installation Procedure
► Purpose of this Document
This document describes the installation of an NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 system (based

on Windows XP professional or on Windows 7) starting from scratch.
► Document History
Edition. Release Changes

Revision Date compared to previous version:
1.2 01-2012 Added step to prevent password expiration for user
crservice at Windows 7. See section 3.7.1.
► Referenced Documents
Depending on the system, following documentation is needed on site:
Document Title
DD+DIS055.11E NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 Service Manual
DD+DIS053.11M NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 Spare Parts List
DD+DIS012.06E Licensing Service Documentation
DD+DIS124.09E ID Scanner Service Manual
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DD+DIS055.11E Software Options - Clean Installation Procedure
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INSTRUCTION:
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maintenance task on the equipment.
2. Strictly observe all safety directions within the “Generic Safety Directions” and on
the product.
NOTE:
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LIST OF CONTENTS
1 OVERVIEW OF THE CLEAN INSTALL PROCEDURE............................................................5

2 PREPARATION ........................................................................................................................6
2.1 Downloading / ordering the Clean Install Kit (if not available yet) ............................................6
2.2 Obtaining additionally needed Tools, Documentation and Software ........................................6
2.2.1 Tools for a Clean Installation Procedure...................................................................................6
2.2.2 Documentation for a clean Installation Procedure ....................................................................7
2.2.3 Software for a Clean Installation Procedure .............................................................................7
2.3 Obtaining the Application License File (if needed) ...................................................................9
3 CLEAN INSTALL PROCEDURE ..............................................................................................9

3.1 Prerequisites .............................................................................................................................9
3.2 Reset the RAID Configuration (for Windows XP only)............................................................10
3.3 Adjust BIOS Settings ..............................................................................................................12
3.3.1 Adjusting BIOS Settings for DELL PCs (Windows XP)...........................................................13
3.3.2 Adjusting BIOS Settings for HP PCs (Windows XP)...............................................................14
3.3.3 Adjusting BIOS Settings for HP 8000 Elite and 8200 Elite PCs (Windows 7) ........................15
3.4 Installing the Operating System (OS) .....................................................................................17
3.4.1 Installing Windows XP Professional .......................................................................................18
3.4.2 Installing Windows 7 ...............................................................................................................21
3.5 Performing additional Partitioning (Windows XP only) ...........................................................22
3.6 Installing the latest available Hotfixes.....................................................................................27
3.7 Configuring Basic Operating System Settings........................................................................27
3.7.1 Adapt Password Settings for Windows 7................................................................................27
3.7.2 Adjusting Screen Resolution...................................................................................................29
3.7.3 Adjusting the Laptop Power Settings......................................................................................29
3.7.4 Adjusting Date & Time ............................................................................................................30
3.7.5 Adjusting Regional and Language Options ............................................................................31
3.7.6 Adjusting Hard Disk Properties for SCSI Hard Disks..............................................................33
3.8 Configuring Network ...............................................................................................................33
3.8.1 Changing TCP/IP Settings of Local Area Connection (LAN)..................................................34

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3.8.2 Configuring the wireless Network Connection for the wireless ICU Workflow .......................36
3.8.3 Changing the Hostname and/or Workgroup/Domain of the Operating System......................36
3.9 Installing NX Software and Documentation ............................................................................38
3.9.1 Installing NX Software.............................................................................................................38
3.9.2 Installing NX Software Update (SU) .......................................................................................39
3.9.3 Installing additional Patches ...................................................................................................39
3.9.4 Installing NX Online Help ........................................................................................................40
3.10 Installing an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) ..................................................................40
3.11 Installing TWAIN Digitizer Software (ASAP)...........................................................................41
3.12 Installing FUSE Software ........................................................................................................42
4 OPERATING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION............................................................................42

5 LOADING LICENSES AND ACTIVATING THE INSTALLATION...........................................43
5.1 Loading Licenses (ALF) ..........................................................................................................43
5.2 Activation.................................................................................................................................44
6 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL PATCHES AND DRIVERS.........................................................47

6.1 Installing Monitor Software and Calibration ............................................................................47
6.2 Upgrading ID Tablet Firmware................................................................................................48
6.3 Installing the ID Scanner Drivers ............................................................................................48
7 NX CONFIGURATION VIA CONFIGURATION TOOL...........................................................49

8 COMPLETING INSTALLATION .............................................................................................49
8.1 Removing the Altiris Client (Windows 7 only) .........................................................................49
8.2 Activating RAID (Windows XP only) .......................................................................................50
8.3 Adjusting Anti-Virus Settings...................................................................................................54
8.4 Backup of Configuration Data .................................................................................................54
8.5 For DX-M Mammography Systems only: Checking whether IP Gain Calibration Files are
present ....................................................................................................................................54
8.6 Performing the NX Acceptance Test ......................................................................................56


1 Overview of the Clean Install Procedure

Overview of required steps:
# Step Section Duration*
PREPARATION
1. Download / order the clean installation kit. 2.1 -
2. Obtain additional tools, documentation and software. 2.2 -
3. Obtain the Application License File (ALF) if not available anymore. 2.2.3 -
CLEAN INSTALL PROCEDURE
4. Check prerequisites. 3.1 -
5. Reset a previous RAID Configuration (Windows XP only). 3.2 10 min.
6. Adjust BIOS settings. 3.3 10 min.
7. Install operating system. 3.4 60 min.
8. Perform additional partitioning (Windows XP only). 3.5 5 min.
9. Install hotfixes for Windows XP or Windows 7. 3.6 60 min.
10. Configure basic operating system settings. 3.7 5 min.
11. Configure network. 3.8 10 min.
12. Install application and documentation. 3.9 30 min.
13. Install UPS (optional). 3.10 45 min.
14. Install TWAIN digitizer software (if applicable) 3.11 10 min.
15. Install FUSE software (optional). 3.12 10 min.
OPERATING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
16. Edit security settings according to hospital guidelines. 4 10 min.
17. Create and configure users. 4 15 min.
LOADING LICENSES AND ACTIVATING THE INSTALLATION
18. Load Licenses 5.1 10 min.
19. Activate NX 5.2 15 min.
INSTALLING ADDITIONAL DRIVERS
20. Install monitor software and calibrate monitor. 6.1 20 min.
21. Upgrade ID Tablet firmware (if applicable) 6.2 10 min.
22. Install ID Scanner Driver (if applicable) 6.3 10 min.
NX CONFIGURATION VIA CONFIGURATION TOOL
23. Enable or disable active licenses if needed. 7 10 min.
24. Configure users. 7 10 min.
25. Import Configuration settings. 7 20 min.
26. Enable service tools protection (if required) 7 5 min.
27. Activate the configuration 7 2 min.
COMPLETING INSTALLATION
28. Remove Altiris Client 8.1 5 min.
29. Activate RAID (for Windows XP only) 8.2 130 min.
30. Adjust Anti-virus settings (if applicable) 8.3 20 min.
31. Create backup of configuration data. 8.4 10 min.
32. For DX-M Mammo Systems only: Check whether IP Gain 8.5 10 min.
Calibration files are present
33. Perform Acceptance Test. 8.6 30 min.
Overall required time: Approximately 6 hours (Windows 7) to 8 hours (Windows XP)
* Reference value. Required time depends on the complexity of the situation on site.


2 Preparation
2.1 Downloading / ordering the Clean Install Kit (if not available yet)
NOTE:
Starting with NX 2.0 staged on DELL Optiplex 755 the Clean Install Material is
delivered with the system.
The Clean Install material is available as follows:

 Order its as a spare part.
See NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 Service Manual chapter 13 Spare Parts List.
 Download the files from the FTP-Server. Instructions for download:
(1) Open the FTP Access document with information how to access the FTP
server, Document ID 32772588 (Intranet Link / Extranet Link).
(2) Connect to the FTP server.
(3) Download the following ISO files and burn it as disk image on DVD:
 NX_X.8600_DVD1_VX.Y.iso
 NX_X.8600_DVD2_VX.Y.iso
NOTE
The NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 Service Manual chapter 3 Installation Planning, lists the
contents of the Starterkit DVDs.
2.2 Obtaining additionally needed Tools, Documentation and Software
2.2.1 Tools for a Clean Installation Procedure
Take the following tools on site:

 A standard serial cable to upgrade the firmware of the ID Tablet.
If the ID Tablet is connected via USB, make sure to take a serial cable on site.
 A portable medium (USB Stick or CD-R/RW).


2.2.2 Documentation for a clean Installation Procedure
Take the following documentation on site:

 NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 Service Manual, DD+DIS055.11E
 If the NX workstation is part of a Mammography or DR Solution: The corresponding
solution service manual.
2.2.3 Software for a Clean Installation Procedure
In addition to the clean installation kit (mentioned in section 2.1 of this document)
following software is required for a clean installation procedure:
# Software Reference
1 Service updates or patches 2.2.3.1
2 HP Restore DVD (for Windows 7 only) 2.2.3.2
3 TWAIN digitizer software (if applicable) 2.2.3.3
4 Latest Hotfix 2.2.3.4
5 Configuration XML File 2.2.3.5
2.2.3.1 Downloading the latest Patches or Software Updates
(1) Check whether service updates or patches are available on the Agfa Healthcare
Library for NX 2.0.8600 / NX 3.0.8600 (Filter setting: Computed Radiography >
CR Workstation Software > NX 2.0.8600 - 3.0.8600).
Status 10-2011: A batch file is available to set a dependency from the NX
Workstation service to Windows Management Instrumentation.
(2) Download the available service updates / patches.
2.2.3.2 Downloading the HP Restore DVD (for Windows 7 only)
NOTE:
In general it is possible to run NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 on Windows XP or Windows7 if
the PC supports both operating systems. Refer to CR/DR Interoperability Matrix,
Document ID 31333326 (Intranet Link / Extranet Link).
If the system was delivered with Windows 7, the HP Windows 7 Restore DVD was part
of delivery.


(3) Open the FTP Access document with information how to access the FTP server.
The document is available on the Agfa Healthcare Library, Document ID
32772588 (Intranet Link / Extranet Link).
(4) Connect to the FTP server.
(5) Download the PC model dependent HP Restore DVD* and burn it on DVD.
*depending on the PC model the restore DVD set comprises 1 or 2 DVDs.
2.2.3.3 TWAIN Digitizer Device Software (ASAP)
If the NX Workstation is connected to a TWAIN digitizer (e.g. DX-S, CR 30-X or

DX-G ASAP *), the compatible device software has to be downloaded from
the Agfa HealthCare Library and installed on the workstation.
* DX-G is a DICOM digitizer as of SW version  NIM_2xxx.
Be aware, that DX-G Twain is not supported for Windows 7 systems.
(1) To find the compatible version number(s) refer to CR/DR Interoperability Matrix,
(2) Go to the Agfa HealthCare Library to download the device software packages:
Computed Radiography  CR Digitizers  <Digitizer name>  Software
2.2.3.4 Latest Hotfix
During Clean Installation a Hotfix version is installed on the system that may not be the
latest available Hotfix version.
Run the FUSE updater on the Service PC to receive the latest available Hotfix version.
NOTE:
For instructions to obtain and install the Fast Update Service (FUSE) software refer to
the Service Manual FUSE - Fast Update Service (Automatic Software Update)
DD+DIS134.08E (Intranet Link / Extranet Link).
For external partners: Please contact your local Agfa representative.
2.2.3.5 Configuration XML File for the NX Workstation
To simplify the configuration of the NX workstation either use a backup of the previous
configuration or organize the default configuration XML file of the NX workstation of the
region or country.


2.3 Obtaining the Application License File (if needed)
IMPORTANT:
When performing a clean installation, the Application License File (ALF) should
normally still be available and can be used for the same software version after the
clean install.
This is not the case if the ALF got lost after a system crash. In this case fetch it from
the Electronic License Management System (ELMS).
For a detailed description of the procedures to obtain a License File (ALF) refer to the
Licensing Service Manual (DD+DIS012.06E) on the Agfa HealthCare Library
(Intranet Link / Extranet Link).
3 Clean Install Procedure
3.1 Prerequisites
ACTION:
Check the following items before starting the installation:
 Check the hardware to see if it is supported for the NX Operating System.

Install the NX only on computers that are on the supported Hardware list.
The list of supported hardware is specified in the CR/DR Interoperability Matrix,
 Use the correct set of the Installation DVDs:

o PC model dependent HP Restore DVD* (required for Windows 7 Systems only)
o NX Starterkit DVD 1
o NX Starterkit DVD 2
 Make sure a network is connected:
When installing, the NX PC must have a network connection.

The minimum is a connection to a hub so the system can recognize a network
connection and another PC on the network.
The system can be connected to a larger network like the hospital or company
network. In this case, if other NX systems are installed at the same time, an IP
conflict can occur.


3.2 Reset the RAID Configuration (for Windows XP only)
REQUIRED TIME:
Approximately 10 minutes
NOTE:
These steps are only required at systems where Windows XP will be installed if RAID
was already activated before on the installed hard disks, even if RAID was manually
deactivated before .
If the installed hard disks have not been using RAID before, continue with section
3.3 "Adjust BIOS Settings".
(1) Press <CTRL-i> during system boot, when the screen is displaying the Intel
Matrix Storage Manager RAID overview.
On a HP PC it is necessary to first press <Enter> on the message:
Press any key for option ROM messages
(2) Choose option 3 to Reset Disks to Non-RAID in the Main Menu:
Figure 1
(3) Select both Member Disks with <Space> and press <Enter> to complete.


(4) Press <Y> to confirm the Warning dialog:
Figure 2
(5) Reboot and enter the BIOS-setup:

 On a Dell PC: Press <F2>.
 On a HP PC: Press <F10>.
(6) Set the drive access to IDE (Non-RAID):
 On a Dell PC: Set SATA operation to be to: RAID/Autodetect/ATA
 On a HP PC: Set SATA operation to: IDE
(7) Insert the NX Starterkit DVD 2.
(8) Reboot the PC and
 On a DELL PC: Press <F12> during the boot sequence (custom boot).
 On a HP PC: Press <F9> during the boot sequence (custom boot).
NOTE:
After changing the BIOS settings on HP desktop PCs, an additional screen is displayed
that informs about updated configuration options. Confirm this by pressing <F1>.
(9) Select to boot from CD-ROM and press <Enter>.
NOTE:
Be aware that the installation has to be cancelled in the next step!


(10) Cancel the installation by pressing <N>:

+-------------------------------------------------------------+
! AGFA NX System !
! Multi Language !
+-------------------------------------------------------------+
! !
! New Installation. !
! !
! (Y) Installation !
! (N) Exit !
+-------------------------------------------------------------+
Figure 3
(11) Access the CD-ROM drive by typing into the DOS prompt: K:\ or I:\
Remark: Depending on the SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)
emulation the CD-ROM will now be available on either K: or I:
(12) Type: Gdisk.exe 2 /i /DEL /ALL /Y
Remark: This will erase all parititons on the 2nd harddrive.
(13) Continue with section 3.4 Installing the Operating System (OS).
3.3 Adjust BIOS Settings
REQUIRED TIME:
The BIOS setting depends on the type of PC and operating system:
# Software Reference
1 BIOS settings on DELL PCs (Windows XP) 3.3.1
2 BIOS settings on HP PCs (Windows XP) 3.3.2
3 BIOS settings on HP PCs (Windows 7) 3.3.3


3.3.1 Adjusting BIOS Settings for DELL PCs (Windows XP)
(1) Enter the BIOS setup by pressing <F2> during booting.

(2) Make sure that the boot sequence is set as follows: First hard drive (HD), then
CD/DVD drive.
(3) Set ATA/SATA mode:
 For machines that use serial ATA drives find a BIOS option to set the ATA
mode. Normal or combined can be chosen here. Make sure to set this setting
to ‘combined’.
 For Dell 745: SATA operation to be set to: Legacy
 For Dell 755: SATA operation to be set to: RAID/Autodetect/ATA
 For Dell 960: SATA operation to be set to: RAID/Autodetect/ATA
(4) Activate SMART Reporting: Set Drives\SMART Reporting to <ON>.

(5) Deactivate Hyper-threading (not applicable for multiple core CPUs):
Select Performance\Hyper-Threading and set it to <Off>.
(6) For multiple core CPUs (e.g. Dell D830, Dell Optiplex 755 and Dell Optiplex 960):
Activate Multiple CPU core:
Set Multiple CPU core to <ON>.
NOTE:
Also check if a SCSI hard disk is installed. If yes, additional
configurations need to be performed later in section 3.7.
(7) Save changes and exit BIOS:

 On a Dell 960: Press <Apply> to confirm all changes and press <Exit> to
leave the BIOS settings
 On other Dell PCs: Exit with <ESC> and save the changes.


3.3.2 Adjusting BIOS Settings for HP PCs (Windows XP)

(2) Make sure that the boot sequence is set as follows: First the hard drive (HD),
then the CD/DVD drive.
NOTE:
On HP 8530p and HP 8540p laptops the CD/DVD drive is referred to as "Notebook
Upgrade bay".
(3) Set Storage Options:

 For HP DC7800, DC7900, 8000 Elite set:
SATA emulation to IDE
 For HP 8530p and HP 8540p laptops set: SATA device mode to ATA/IDE
NOTE:
Also check if a SCSI hard disk is installed. If yes, additional configurations need to be
performed later in section 3.7.
(4) For HP 8000 Elite: Set Power > OS Power Management > Idle Power Savings to
Normal.
(5) Go to File  Save Changes & Exit, press <Enter> and accept with <F10>.
NOTE:
that informs about updated configuration options.
Confirm the changes by pressing <F1>.


3.3.3 Adjusting BIOS Settings for HP 8000 Elite and 8200 Elite PCs (Windows 7)
NOTE:
At the HP 6200 Pro PC (Windows 7) and HP EliteBook 8560p notebook (Windows 7)
the BIOS settings do not have to be changed.
(1) Enter the BIOS setup by pressing <F10> during bootup.

(2) Select the BIOS language (= English).
(3) Make sure that the Storage options are set as follows:
 Removable media boot: Enable
 eSATA Port: None
 SATA Emulation: RAID
Figure 4
(4) Use the Up () and Down () keys for navigation. Use the Left () and right ()
arrow key for changes.
(5) For HP 8000 Elite and 8200 Elite: Set Power > OS Power Management > Idle
Power Savings to Normal.
(6) Select <File --> Save Changes and Exit>
(7) Again press <F10> during bootup.


(8) Immediatley press <CRTL - I> when following screen appears:
Figure 5
(9) Ensure the disks are configured in RAID1 as shown in following figure:
Figure 6
(10) If required select <1. Create RAID Volume> and make following settings:
 Leave default name for the RAID volume (may differ from Name shown in
screenshot above, can also be e.g. Volume0)
 Select RAID Level: RAID1 (Mirror)
 Accept all further default settings
(11) Ensure that both drives are member of the mirrored volume (In screenshot
above: Both drives are of type Member Disk(0).
(12) Select 4. Exit


3.4 Installing the Operating System (OS)
NOTE:
Recommendation: Have the Acceptance Test Protocol document at hand and fill it in at
every installation and configuration step instead of filling it in afterwards.
The document is available in NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 Service Manual chapter 6
Acceptance Test.
IMPORTANT:
Installing the Operating System leads to a removal of all available data on the complete
hard disk, including all existing partitions!
The installation procedure depends on the operating system which has to be installed:
# Operating System Reference

1 Windows XP Professional Section 3.4.1
2 Windows 7 Section 3.4.2


3.4.1 Installing Windows XP Professional
REQUIRED TIME:

(2) Reboot the PC and
 On a HP PC: Press <F9> during the boot sequence (custom boot).
 On a DELL PC: Press <F12> during the boot sequence (custom boot).
(3) Select to boot from CD-ROM and press <Enter>.
(4) Confirm the installation by pressing <Y>.
+-------------------------------------------------------------+
! AGFA NX System !
! Multi Language !
+-------------------------------------------------------------+
! !
! New Installation. !
! !
! (Y) Installation !
! (N) Exit !
+-------------------------------------------------------------+
Figure 7
(5) Confirm the installation once more by pressing <Y>. Be aware that as soon as
<Y> is pressed, the (re-)installation is starting, and all data will be erased.
+-------------------------------------------------------------+
! AGFA NX on XP !
! Multi Language !
+-------------------------------------------------------------+
! !
! Installation will erase all current systems !
! !
! (Y) This machine will be totally reinstalled !
! (N) Exit to Operating system !
+-------------------------------------------------------------+
Figure 8
(6) After approximately 5 minutes, the RAID BIOS setting instruction is displayed.
Remove the DVD from the drive and press <CTRL+ALT+DEL> to reboot.
Figure 9


IMPORTANT:
Perform the next three steps only on an HP DC7800, HP DC7900, HP 8000 and
HP8530p / HP8540p system. On DELL systems continue with step (10).
(8) Set Storage Options/SATA emulation to: RAID
Exception:
 On HP Elitebook 8540p: Set “SATA device mode” to: AHCI
 On HP EliteBook 8530p: Do not activate the storage option RAID
(9) Save changes and exit the BIOS.
NOTE:
that informs about updated configuration options.
Confirm the changes by pressing <F1>.
IMPORTANT:
Perform the next steps (10) to (13) only on a DELL 755 or DELL 960 system. Also
perform them if installing a DELL 755 or DELL 960 system without RAID!
(11) Set ATA/SATA mode to: RAID ON
On DELL830: Do not modify the BIOS options.
(12) Save changes and exit the BIOS.
(13) Directly after reboot an extra screen is displayed showing automatically updated
configurations. Save the changes by pressing <F1>.
(14) Form now on the Operating System installs automatically: Wait until the login
screen appears. See also the IMPORTANT notes next page.
NOTE:
The RAID setting is applied for consistency between all hardware types and has no
effect on the functionality of a system without RAID hardware.


IMPORTANT:
On RAID systems, the installation may be interrupted by a failure of the system to boot
after an automatic reboot.
This can be solved by changing the boot order of the hard disks:
On an HP PC:
 Press <F10> during booting to enter the BIOS setup.
 Go to Storage and select Boot Order.
 Set the other hard disk as primary boot media.
 Press <F10> to accept changes.
 Select Save Changes and Exit and press <F10> to accept.
On a DELL PC:
 During booting press <F12> to enter the BIOS setup.
 Select the other hard disk as primary boot media.
Result After changing the boot order, the installation will continue.
IMPORTANT:
Don’t click anything until the log on screen appears.
Key strokes might interrupt the installation.
The automatic installation consists of the Norton Ghost Restore Procedure, the
Windows Setup and post-installation customization.
 Norton Ghost Restore Procedure:
A progress bar indicates the progress of the restore procedure. The PC will
automatically reboot afterwards.
 Windows Setup:
During the installation a lot of screens of the Windows Setup are displayed.
The installation runs in the background.
 Post-installation customization:
Automatic scripts run once the Windows Setup process has completed. Wait until
the log on screen appears. Do not interrupt these scripts.
Result The Windows XP Professional installation is finished. It is now necessary to perform

additional hard disk partitioning. Continue with section 3.5.


3.4.2 Installing Windows 7
REQUIRED TIME:
IMPORTANT:
Each HP PC model has its own Windows 7
restore DVD (or DVD set).
Before inserting the DVD. compare the label
on the DVD with the model.
Figure 10: Example for model name
(1) Switch on the PC.

(2) Open the DVD drive to insert the HP PC model dependent Restore Disk.
(3) Switch off the PC, wait a few seconds and switch it on again.
(4) Press <F9> during the boot sequence (custom boot).
(5) Select to boot from CD-ROM / Notebook Upgrade Bay and press <Enter>.
(6) After approximately 1 to 2 minutes
following screen appears: Select OK.
The recovery process starts.
The PC reboots a few times

automatically.
Figure 11
(7) If the DVD set comprises 2 DVDs*: Insert the 2nd DVD when prompted.
(8) Wait until the Windows 7 desktop screen appears. User "crservice" is logged in
automatically.
In case the crservice login appears, enter the corresponding password to log-in.
Result The Windows 7 installation is finished. It is now necessary to perform system

configuration steps. Continue with section 3.7.


NOTE:
The operating system is in following state now:
 Language: English
 Keyboard: English (US)
 Time zone: UTC+1.00 (Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris) or UTC-08:00
Pacific Time (US & Canada), depending on the PC model
 User: crservice
 Partitions: C: (System) with 60 GB and D: (Data) with remaining disk size
3.5 Performing additional Partitioning (Windows XP only)
NOTE:
This step is required for Windows XP professional systems only.
REQUIRED TIME:
The operating system has now been installed on the System & Configuration partition
(drive letter C:). For NX one more partition (Data & Backup partition) has to be defined
with the following parameters:
Drive letter: D:
Volume Label: DATA
Size: Complete Remaining rest of disk-space
IMPORTANT:
RAID Systems contain a second hard disk for RAID mirroring. On RAID systems
create both partitions on one disk!
NOTE:
The screenshots below are made on a two hard disk system. If the platform contains
only one hard disk, the previous OS installation step has allocated an amount of
Gbyte of the first hard disk found for the C partition. The D partition has to be made
manually.


To create a new partition, perform the following steps:
(1) Right-click My Computer and select Manage from the menu:
Figure 12
(2) In the Computer Management window, select Disk Management:
Figure 13: Example – The disk sizes may differ.
(3) Right-click an unallocated disk partition on disk 0.

(4) Select ”New Partition” from the menu.


(5) Click <Next> in the welcome window:
Figure 14
(6) Select Primary Partition and click <Next>:
Figure 15
(7) Leave the default maximum diskspace as partition size for the new partition click
<Next>.
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Figure 16 – Example


(8) Choose the drive letter D and click <Next>.
Figure 17
(9) Enter the following settings:

 Choose the partition formatting.
 Fill in the appropriate Volume Label DATA.
 Check: Perform a quick format
 Uncheck: Enable file and folder compression
Figure 18
(10) Click <Next>.


(11) Click <Finish> in the summary window to create the partition:
Figure 19
Result: The new partition and the remaining unpartitioned space is displayed in
the computer management window.
(12) Close the window Computer Management.


3.6 Installing the latest available Hotfixes
REQUIRED TIME:
Up to one hour, depending on the available hotfixes
(1) Install all the hotfixes from starterkit DVD2 directory XP\Hotfix or WIN7\Hotfix
(depending on the available operating system), starting with the hotfix with the
lowest revision number.
(2) Copy the latest hotfixes from the Service PC to the NX workstation.
The hotfixes are available in following directory on the service PC (if FUSE is
installed on the Service PC):
C:\Agfa\HealthCare\FUSE Updater\Patches.
If FUSE is not installed on the Service PC refer to section 2.2.3.4 for more
information about FUSE.
(3) Install the latest available hotfixes, starting with the lowest revision number.
3.7 Configuring Basic Operating System Settings
REQUIRED TIME:
3.7.1 Adapting Password Settings for Windows 7
NOTE:
This step is required for Windows 7 systems only.
(1) Open the Run dialog within windows

and type netplwiz to open the user
accounts dialog.
Figure 20


(2) Enable the checkbox “User must enter

a user name and password to use this
computer”.
Figure 21
(3) Select the <Advanced> tab.
(4) Go to: Advanced > Users

and double-click user CRService.
(5) Check both checkboxes:

 User cannot change password
 Password never expires
Figure 22
(6) Select "OK".

(7) Reboot the PC.


3.7.2 Adjusting Screen Resolution
(1)  For Windows XP: Go to Start  Settings  Control Panel. If the Control
Panel is in Category View click Switch to classic view.
 For Windows 7: Go to Start  Control Panel. Select View by: Small icons
(2) Select Display.
(3) Adjust the screen resolution as follows:

 Dell D830 and HP 8530p laptop PCs: 1680 x 1050 pixels.
 Elitebook HP 8540p and HP 8560p laptop PC: 1600 x 900 pixels
 Desktop PCs: minimum 1280 x 1024 pixels
3.7.3 Adjusting the Laptop Power Settings
This step is required for laptops only.
(1) Adjust the Power settings as described in NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 Service

Manual chapter 4 Installation and Configuration Appendices section Laptop
Power Settings.
These settings also have to be applied on the automatically created accounts:
‘crservice’ and ‘Administrator’


3.7.4 Adjusting Date & Time
(1) In the control panel double-click

Date & Time and adjust the Date
and Time Properties.
Figure 23: Date and time adjustment for

Windows XP
(2)  For Windows XP: Open the

tab Time Zone.
 For Windows 7: Select button
Change time zone ...
Figure 24: Time Zone adjustment for

Windows XP
(3) Select the correct time zone and check the checkbox: Automatically adjust for
daylight saving changes
(4) Click <OK>.


3.7.5 Adjusting Regional and Language Options
(1)  For Windows XP: In the Control Panel and choose Regional & Language
Settings.
 For Windows 7: In the Control Panel and choose Region & Language.
(2)  For Windows XP: Set the appropriate setting in the tabs Regional Options
and Languages.
 For Windows 7: Set the appropriate setting in the tabs Formats and
Location.
(3)  For Windows XP: Check the checkbox Apply all settings to the current user
account and to the default user profile.
 For Windows 7: In the tab "Administrative", click on "Copy Settings" and
select checkboxes "Welcome screen and system accounts" as well as "New
user accounts".
(4) For Windows XP only: Click <OK> on following message:
Figure 25
NOTE:
This has only effect when users are not in a domain. For instructions to:
 Change the language of single users
 Change to non-standard string formats (e.g. Date & Time, figure
formats)
 Configure the default language for new NX users
refer to NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 Service Manual chapter 4 Installation and
Configuration Appendices section Changing the regional settings of the
NX.


(5)  For Windows XP: Go to the tab Languages and click <Details...>.
 For Windows 7: Go to the tab Keyboards and Languages and click
<Change keyboard>.
(6) If the correct keyboard is not listed under Installed services, click <Add...>,
select the keyboard layout and click <OK>.
(7) Select in the Default Input Language dropdown list, the correct input language.
(8) Click <OK>.
(9) Click <OK> if this screenshot appears:
Figure 26
(10) Confirm that the files already installed on the hard disk can be used
(Only if a dialog is displayed asking for a decision).
(11)  For Windows XP: Go to the tab Advanced and select the language to match
the language version of non-unicode programs.
 For Windows 7: Go to the tab Administrative and select Change system
locale.... to match the language version of non-unicode programs with the
required language.
(12) Reboot the system if it is requested by the system.


3.7.6 Adjusting Hard Disk Properties for SCSI Hard Disks
NOTE:
The following steps are only applicable for PCs with SCSI disk, not for SATA or IDE
disks.
(1) On the desktop, click right on My Computer and select Properties.

(2) Go to tab Hardware and click Device Manager.
(3) Select the disk drive, click right and select Properties.
(4) In the tab Policies check Enable write caching
on the disk.
(5) Click <OK>.
(6) Repeat the steps from step (1) if the system
contains more than one SCSI disk.
Figure 27
3.8 Configuring Network
REQUIRED TIME:
NOTE:
The following actions need to be performed to configure the Windows network settings.
Checkpoints: See section:

1. Changing TCP/IP Settings 3.8.1
Configuring the wireless Network Connection for the 3.8.2

2.
wireless ICU Workflow
Changing the Hostname and/or Workgroup/Domain of the 3.8.3

3.
Operating System


3.8.1 Changing TCP/IP Settings of Local Area Connection (LAN)
IMPORTANT:
If the wireless Intensive Care Unit (ICU) feature will be used on this NX workstation,
do not perform the steps described here (in section 3.8.1). Continue with section 3.8.2.
(1) Log in using crservice account.

(2)  For Windows XP: Go to Start  Settings  Control Panel. If Control Panel
is in Category View, switch to Classic View and select Network Connections.
 For Windows 7: Go to Start  Control Panel. If Control Panel is in Category
View, select View by: Small icons and select Network and Sharing Center.
Figure 28: Network Connections window for Windows XP
(3)  For Windows XP: Right-click Local Area Connection and go to Properties.
The window Local Area Connection Properties opens.
 For Windows 7: Select Connections: Local Area Connection: The Local
Area Connection Status opens. Select Properties. The window Local Area
Connection Properties opens.


(4)  For Windows XP: Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

 For Windows 7: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Figure 29: Local Area Connection Properties Window for Windows XP
(5) Click <Properties>.

The window Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties opens.
(6) Change the values according to the customers needs:
Figure 30
(7) Click <OK> (on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog).
(8) Click <OK> (Windows XP) or <close> (Windows 7) to exit.


3.8.2 Configuring the wireless Network Connection for the wireless ICU Workflow
IMPORTANT:
 This section is only applicable if the wireless Intensive Care Unit feature (technical
license: NX_ICU_CONFIGURATION) is used on this NX workstation.
 The wireless NX must not be plugged into the Ethernet network: Only one operating
mode is possible, either wireless or fixed network.
 The wireless NX must only be used for GenRad applications.
 The images on the wireless NX are not available for Central Monitoring.
(1)  For Windows XP: Go to: Start  Settings  Control Panel  Network
Connections
 For Windows 7: Go to Start  Control Panel  Network and Sharing
Center.
IMPORTANT:
Do not disable the Local Area Connection.
(2)  For Windows XP: Right-click Wireless Network Connection and choose
Properties.
 For Windows 7: Select Setup a new connection or network
(3)  For Windows XP: Configure the wireless network connection according to
the settings of the wireless network on site.
 For Windows 7: Select Set up a new network. Follow the installation wizard.
3.8.3 Changing the Hostname and/or Workgroup/Domain of the Operating System
NOTE:
Gather information about network environment in the hospital (Domain or Workgroup)
or refer to the information collected during Installation Planning.
To change the hostname and or the workgroup of the NX PC, perform following steps:
(1)  For Windows XP: Right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and
select Properties.
 For Windows 7: Go to Start  Control Panel  System. In section
Computer name, domain and workgroup settings select Change settings.


(2) Select the tab Computer Name:
Figure 31
(3) Click <Change…>. The window Computer Name Changes opens.

(4) Enter the new parameters:
 Computer name (Host Name)
 And/or the Workgroup or the Domain
Figure 32
(5) Click <OK>.

(6) If the Workgroup or Domain has been changed the following welcome message
is displayed:
Figure 33
(7) Click <OK>. A message appears asking to reboot.


(8) Click <OK> (on the Computer Name Changes dialog box).
(9) Click <OK> (on the System Properties dialog box).
(10) Reboot the PC.
3.9 Installing NX Software and Documentation
REQUIRED TIME:
Approximately 30 minutes (without additional Software Update)
Prerequisites:
Successful OS installation & partitioning (C and D)
NOTE:
The following actions need to be performed to install Application and Documentation.
Checkpoints: See section:

1. Installing Application 3.9.1
2. Installing NX Software Update (if available) 3.9.2
3. Installing NX Online Help 3.9.4
3.9.1 Installing NX Software
IMPORTANT:
 Before continuing, make sure the partition D (DATA) was created on disk 0 as
described in section 3.5.
 Do not disconnect the network during installation of the NX software, otherwise the
installation will fail!

(3) Browse in the CD-drive to the folder:
Service Software  NX Application NX X.0.8600.
(4) Double-click the file: NX X.0.8600 (Build.8.X.XXXX).exe


(5) The installation is guided by a setup wizard. Read carefully the messages and
instructions displayed in the wizard screens.
(6) Reboot the workstation after finishing the installation wizard.
(7) Log in using the crservice account.
NOTE:
The logging information of the process application installation can be found in the log
file: C:\Agfa\Healthcare\Log\ NX X.0.8600 Install.log
NOTE:
After first reboot of the system, Windows may detect the USB dongle as 'new
hardware' and the installation wizard pops up. Follow the instructions of the wizard to
install the WIBU drivers.
3.9.2 Installing NX Software Update (SU)
NOTE:
This is the moment when available NX software updates are installed. Check the NX
2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 Service Bulletins to see if there is a SU released for NX 2.0.8600 /
3.0.8600. The most recent SU should be installed. The software is available on NX
Starterkit DVD 1 or on the Agfa HealthCare Library.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure that the ALF file to be activated, matches the version of the software which
is installed (including SU)!
(1) Select folder Service Software on Starterkit DVD1 to find the respective
installation package OR
Use the latest SU downloaded from the Agfa HealthCare Library.
(2) Stop the NX application (Shortcut: Stop NX)
(3) Run the SU installer.
(4) Restart the NX application (Shortcut: Restart NX Completely).
3.9.3 Installing additional Patches
(1) Install additional patches. Follow the installation instructions provided with the
patch. Status 10-2011: A patch is available to set a dependency from the NX
Workstation service to Windows Management Instrumentation.


3.9.4 Installing NX Online Help
REQUIRED TIME:

Internet Explorer is automatically started, showing the Documentation CD
Navigation screen. If the Internet Explorer is not automatically started, browse to
the CD drive and double click index.htm.
(3) Click Install Online Help.
Three messages can pop up:
 Internet Explorer message “Active content in html …”: Click <Yes>.
 File download security warning: Click <Run>.
 Internet Explorer security warning “Publisher could not be verified …”:
Click <Run>.
(4) Click <Next>.
(5) The Online Help installer will guide through the Online Help installation
on the system. Choose one of the options.
(6) Click <Install>.
(7) Click <Finish> to end the installation procedure.
(8 ) Remove the NX Starterkit DVD 1.
(9) After finishing the upgrade inform the user representative about the usage of the
NX Online Help.
NOTE:
Installing the Online Help (any language) will also install a special Thai font on the NX
Workstation that is required to read the Thai Online Help. This implies that browsing
Thai Online Help directly from the CD will not work before the Online Help is actually
installed on the Workstation.
3.10 Installing an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
REQUIRED TIME:
For the UPS installation and configuration procedure refer to NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600
Service Manual chapter 4 Installation and Configuration Appendices.


3.11 Installing TWAIN Digitizer Software (ASAP)
REQUIRED TIME:
NOTE:
This section is only applicable if a TWAIN digitizer is connected to the NX workstation:
(1) Install the digitizer software of the TWAIN digitizer (CR 30-X or DX-S or DX-G with
SW < NIM_2XXX*) as described in the installation instructions enclosed to the
software.
*Installing the DX-G Service Client on Windows 7 is not supported.
IMPORTANT:
When the configuration of the NX workstation is finished, and the digitizer is switched
on, it is possible, that the following error messages are displayed in the digitizer error
viewer on the NX workstation:
Symptom 1 Error indicating, that the registration of the serial number failed.
Reason Restore not performed: NX workstation does not recognize the serial
number of the connected device.
Solution Step 1: Switch off digitizer. Step 2: Restore the latest digitizer backup.
Step 3: Re-boot control PC. Step 4: Switch on digitizer.
Alternative solution:
Fill in site specific data (Digitizer service client menu Configuration – Site
specific data). When done, select buttons <update site specific
data> and <configure site with new EMS serial number>.
Symptom 2 Error indicating, that software versions loaded onto machine and
installed on PC are not identical.
Reason Software mismatch between digitizer software loaded on digitizer and
installed on NX workstation.
Solution Perform software upload to the digitizer as described in the instructions
in the digitizer device software package. If the software version on the
digitizer is higher than on the workstation, install the corresponding
digitizer software version on the workstation.


3.12 Installing FUSE Software
IMPORTANT:
First discuss with the hospital system administrator:
 Whether it is allowed to install and activate FUSE (Internet connection
required).
 At which date and time the weekly check for hotfixes shall be performed.
REQUIRED TIME:
For instructions to obtain and install the Fast Update Service (FUSE) software refer to
the FUSE Service Manual FUSE - Fast Update Service (Automatic Software Update)
DD+DIS134.08E (Intranet Link / Extranet Link).
For external partners: Please contact your local Agfa representative.
4 Operating System Configuration
Perform following steps as described in NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 Service Manual

chapter 4 Installation and Configuration:
 Editing Security Settings according to Hospital Guidelines

 Creating and Configuring Users on Operating System and Domain


5 Loading Licenses and Activating the Installation
5.1 Loading Licenses (ALF)
CAUTION:
Due to wrong date & time and time zone settings license may become invalid.
Before activating a license key file, make sure the correct time zone, date and time
have been configured! For details refer to section 3.7.
REQUIRED TIME:
NOTE:
 If the installation wizard for the license dongle
has not appeared yet, unplug the dongle and
reconnect it. The wizard will pop up. Click
through it using the default settings.
 The logging information of the Licensing
process can be found in the log file:
C:\Agfa\Healthcare\Log\LicensingService.log
Figure 34
(1) Copy the ALF (Application License File) to:

C:\AGFA\Healthcare\NX\Configuration\Licensing
(2) Start up the license manager tool from:
Start  AGFA  Service  License manager
(3) Wait till the <Add licenese> button is active (takes some seconds).
(4) Click the <Add License…> button.
(5) Browse to the folder: C:\AGFA\Healthcare\NX\Configuration\Licensing
(6) Select the ALF and click <Open>.
(7) Reboot the PC.
Result The license file has been loaded successfully.


5.2 Activation
REQUIRED TIME:
The NX workstation is setup to be configured as one of these profiles, based on the

information retrieved from the loaded ALF file:
 In-room mixed use NX workstation: Depending on the available licenses, the NX
workstation will be able to perform:
o Only GenRad examinations
o Only Mammography examinations
o Both GenRad and Mammography examinations
For more information about the license configurations refer to
NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 Service Manual chapter 1 Product Description.
 In-room veterinary NX workstation: Allows only configuring veterinary examinations.
 Central monitoring system: Allows monitoring a set of in-room NX workstations.
IMPORTANT:
Activation will fail if the network is unplugged during activation of the NX Software.
(1) Log out and in again using the crservice account.
(2) Start the NX Activation Utility using the shortcut on the desktop, or
start it via
Start Menu  Agfa  NX  Service  Install Tools.
Figure 35
(3) Click <Next> on the message that a fresh NX will be activated.


(4) Choose the values for:

 Available Does Type: Logarithm Median (LGM) values or Exposure Index (EI)
 Digitizer Type: Twain Digitizer (= connecton via FireWire) or none (this means,
that a DICOM digitizer or none digitizer is connected)
Decision for LGM / EI should be based on these rules:
 If a CMS is installed, all connected NX in-room workstations must have the
same setting as the CMS.
 For information about which digitizer type is compatible with which dose
calculation, refer to NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 Service Manual chapter 3
Installation Planning. For more generic information about dose calculation refer
to chapter 1 Product Description, section Dose Monitoring and the NX User
Manual.
Figure 36
(5) Click <Next>.
(6) Select the language for the NX workstation and click <Next>.
(7) Check the overview of specified selections: To change options, click <Back>. To
cancel the activation, click <Cancel>. If all selections are correct, click
<Activate>. The activation starts.


NOTE:
The “Activation Helper” window opens. It compares the license with the available
compatible installers in directory C:\Agfa\Healthcare\NX\Installers\ for
additional installers. Some examples:
 Micro Calcification Enhancement (MCE)
 X-Ray Generator and DR Detector Interfacing Software (XRDI)
 Sedecal Software Console (DX-D 300 U-arm)
(8) If one or more compatible installers are found, select them one after another and
click on Continue Activation: The corresponding installation wizard starts.
Figure 37
(9) If an installation wizard for compatible installers starts, click through the screens
until it is finished.
(10) Click the Close button when the message appears “Click the close
button below to continue with the Activation”.


NOTE:
The Activation Utility Helper reports following warnings when applicable:
 Activation was performed while there was a version mismatch for the base
license.
 Activation was performed while there was no base license loaded. (this is only
possible when using lab or demo dongle)
 License found for <SW>, but no compatible installer found !
 License found for <SW>, but no compatible installer selected by user !
 <SW Installer> returns code <ExitCode> (if installation was NOT successful)
(11) Click <Next> after the activation has completed. This may take several minutes.
(12) Choose Reboot now and click <Finish>.
NOTE:
The logging information of the process NX activation can be found in the log file:
C:\Agfa\Healthcare\Log\Nx\NXactivate.log
NOTE:
After Activation, the NX workstation will be configured to use the default string formats
(e.g. date and time) for the selected language, and the selected language will be the
default language for new users.
For instructions how to tune the local string formats (e.g. date and time) or how to
change a user's language refer to NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 Service Manual chapter 4
Installation and Configuration Appendices.
6 Installing additional Patches and Drivers
6.1 Installing Monitor Software and Calibration
REQUIRED TIME:
(1) To identify and retrieve the required monitor software refer to the “CR/DR
Interoperability Matrix”, Document ID 31333326 (Intranet Link / Extranet Link)
(2) For instructions to install the software and calibrating the monitors, refer to
NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 Service Manual chapter 5 Monitor Options.


6.2 Upgrading ID Tablet Firmware
REQUIRED TIME:
IMPORTANT:
 If the ID tablet firmware version is 1.12.07 or higher this step is not required.
 If a mobile ID Scanner is used with this NX workstation, updating the ID Tablet
firmware is not required.
For instructions refer to NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 Service Manual chapter 4 Installation
and Configuration Appendices section ‘Upgrading ID tablet firmware’. This section also
describes how to check the ID tablet firmware version.
6.3 Installing the ID Scanner Drivers
REQUIRED TIME:
IMPORTANT:
This section is only applicable if the ID Scanner is used in combination with this NX
workstation.
For detailed instructions refer to the ID Scanner Service Manual chapter 1 Controls,
Connections, and Setup Procedures DD+DIS124.09E (Intranet Link / Extranet Link).
A short overview of the instructions is:
(1) Install the ID Scanner drivers on the NX Workstation.
(2) Adjust the COM Port Properties.


7 NX Configuration via Configuration Tool
REQUIRED TIME:
Approximately 5 – 15 minutes depending on the amount of configuration tasks
(1) Perform the "Configuration via Configuration Tool" as described in NX 2.0.8600 /

3.0.8600 Service Manual chapter 4 Installation and Configuration.
(2) Perform additional configuration steps if required for this specific system, e.g.
additional users, PCAnyWhere configuration, etc.
8 Completing Installation
8.1 Removing the Altiris Client (Windows 7 only)
NOTE:
The Altiris Client is a piece of software which supports software deployment in
production. It is mandatory to remove the Altiris Client as the hospital might also be
using Altiris for software deployment.
REQUIRED TIME:
Approximately 5 minutes.
(1) Open a command prompt

window.
Figure 38
(2) Enter following command:

”C:\Program Files\Altiris\AClient\ACLIENT.EXE” -remove


(3) Select Finish.
Figure 39
(4) Select Yes to reboot.
Figure 40
8.2 Activating RAID (Windows XP only)
IMPORTANT:
 This step is required for Windows XP systems only. For Windows 7 systems the
mirroring already was done automatically during the installation of the operating
system.
 RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is supported ONLY on hardware
that has been ORIGINALLY delivered as RAID system and equipped with a
second hard disk.
For specification of hardware types supporting RAID refer to NX 2.0.8600 /
3.0.8600 Service Manual chapter 3 Installation Planning.
It is not allowed to install RAID on systems not originally delivered as RAID
system, even if the hardware is compatible with RAID.
REQUIRED TIME:
Approximately 130 minutes (waiting time included)


(5) Refer to NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 Service Manual chapter 3 Installation Planning to

find the folder of the respective RAID tool installer, depending on the NX PC that
is used.
(6) Double-click the respective installer file: E.g. R208364.exe or sp44098.exe
(7) A security warning may be displayed. Click <Run>:
Figure 41
(8) Click <Continue> on the next dialog:
Figure 42
(9) A location is requested where to unzip the files to:

Enter C:\DRV\<Name of the RAID installer file> and then click
<Ok>.
R208364
Figure 43: Example screenshot


(10) Create the location by clicking <Yes>.
Figure 44
(11) Click <Ok> on the next dialog:
Figure 45
(12) This step is required only, if the “Matrix Storage Manager setup wizard” does not
start automatically: Go to the folder created in step (9), e.g. C:\DRV\R173416
and run the Intel Matrix Storage Manager setup.exe..
(13) Confirm all screens of the Intel Matrix Storage Manager setup wizard.
Result: The PC will be automatically rebooted:
Figure 46: First dialog of Setup Wizard Figure 47: Last dialog of Setup Wizard

(15) Click the Start button. Go to All Programs  Intel Matrix Storage Manager  Intel
Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel Storage Console.


(16) Select: Protect data from a hard drive failure with RAID 1:
Figure 48
(17) Click <Create a RAID 1 volume>.

(18) Click <Yes> on following message to start migrating:
Figure 49
Result The progress of migration is displayed:
Figure 50
IMPORTANT:
Do not perform a reboot of the system until the migration process has finished
completely! Apart from that the migration process does not interfere with other actions
to be carried out on the PC.


8.3 Adjusting Anti-Virus Settings
For procedures on how to configure the supported Anti-virus software refer to Service
Manual chapter 4 Installation and Configuration Appendices.
8.4 Backup of Configuration Data
REQUIRED TIME:
After installation and after any change to the configuration of NX a backup is required:
(1) Open the Configuration Tool and load the active configuration.
(2) In the Configuration Tool menu select: File  Save as…
(3) Choose a portable medium to save the configuration file on and store this file on a
safe place. Name the file that it can be identified later on: e.g.
<Site>_initial_configuration_<date>.xml
Keep the file outside the NX hard disk to have it available in case of a defect of
the NX hard disk.
(4) Run the script ‘Backup all data’:
Agfa  NX  Service  Backup Restore  Backup all data
For more information on backup scripts, see NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 Service
Manual chapter 4 Installation and Configuration Appendices .
8.5 For DX-M Mammography Systems only: Checking whether IP Gain

Calibration Files are present
NOTE:
Mammography detectors delivered as of Q III / 2011 have an IP Gain Calibration CD
ROM included. This CD ROM is loaded to the NX system in order to use the detector in
the system. On a clean installed NX workstation the information from the IP Gain
Calibration CD ROM(s) is not available anymore.
In a system with two or more NX workstations, where at least one additional workstation
is switched on, the IP Gain Calibration Files are automatically transmitted to the clean
installed NX workstation when the Mammography detector is entered in the ID tablet.


REQUIRED TIME:
(1) Ensure that all NX workstations in the network are switched on and the NX
application is running.
(2) Enter each Mammography detector in the ID tablet.
(3) Select menu: Main Menu > Read & Initialize Cassette > Read
(4) Check parameter IP Gain Calibration:
 If it is NO: No further action required
 If it is YES, the IP Gain Calibration file for this detector is transferred now
automatically from another workstation.
NOTE:
If the IP Gain Calibration File is not available on the network (e.g. no other NX
workstation available) or cannot be transferred out of any reason (e.g. other NX
workstations switched off) this is indicated by error message:
“MESS446: Error, no valid image plate gain calibration file found"
For each Mammography Detector where following error message appears:

“MESS446: Error, no valid image plate gain calibration file found":
(5) Insert the CD ROM which was part of detector delivery.

(6) Execute the .exe file located in the root of the CD ROM and follow the further
instructions.
For this step be sure to have all NX workstations in the network switched on and
the application running.
IMPORTANT:
If the IP Gain Calibration CD ROM is lost, proceed as follows:
(1) Read the “Plate ID” in the read Plate ID on RF Tag Chip Card
cassette menu (Parameter
“Identification”) or on the RF Tag
Chip Card. Example: 302 - 1349TY0001 - 20102102
Figure 51
(2) Download the IP Gain Calibration file for this “Plate ID” from following Agfa
Intranet path: HealthCare ==> Services Info ==> Services Back Up Info


8.6 Performing the NX Acceptance Test
REQUIRED TIME:
(1) Check if all required fields of the Acceptance Test (see NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600
Service Manual chapter 6 Acceptance Test) have been filled out.
(2) Hand the filled-in acceptance test over to the customer.
(3) Refer to the respective Solution Manual (CR Mammography or DR Solution
Manual) for an additional Acceptance Test on Solution level.



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HEALTHCARE Chapter 5

Imaging Services Software Options

Clean Installation Procedure

► Purpose of this Document

This document describes the installation of an NX 2.0.8600 / 3.0.8600 system (based

Edition. Release Changes

Depending on the system, following documentation is needed on site:

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1 OVERVIEW OF THE CLEAN INSTALL PROCEDURE............................................................5

2.2 Obtaining additionally needed Tools, Documentation and Software ........................................6

2.2.1 Tools for a Clean Installation Procedure...................................................................................6

2.2.2 Documentation for a clean Installation Procedure ....................................................................7

2.2.3 Software for a Clean Installation Procedure .............................................................................7

2.3 Obtaining the Application License File (if needed) ...................................................................9

3 CLEAN INSTALL PROCEDURE ..............................................................................................9

3.2 Reset the RAID Configuration (for Windows XP only)............................................................10

3.3 Adjust BIOS Settings ..............................................................................................................12

3.3.1 Adjusting BIOS Settings for DELL PCs (Windows XP)...........................................................13

3.3.2 Adjusting BIOS Settings for HP PCs (Windows XP)...............................................................14

3.4 Installing the Operating System (OS) .....................................................................................17

3.4.1 Installing Windows XP Professional .......................................................................................18

3.4.2 Installing Windows 7 ...............................................................................................................21

3.5 Performing additional Partitioning (Windows XP only) ...........................................................22

3.6 Installing the latest available Hotfixes.....................................................................................27

3.7 Configuring Basic Operating System Settings........................................................................27

3.7.1 Adapt Password Settings for Windows 7................................................................................27

3.7.2 Adjusting Screen Resolution...................................................................................................29

3.7.3 Adjusting the Laptop Power Settings......................................................................................29

3.7.4 Adjusting Date & Time ............................................................................................................30

3.7.5 Adjusting Regional and Language Options ............................................................................31

3.7.6 Adjusting Hard Disk Properties for SCSI Hard Disks..............................................................33

3.8 Configuring Network ...............................................................................................................33

3.8.1 Changing TCP/IP Settings of Local Area Connection (LAN)..................................................34

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3.8.3 Changing the Hostname and/or Workgroup/Domain of the Operating System......................36

3.9 Installing NX Software and Documentation ............................................................................38

3.9.1 Installing NX Software.............................................................................................................38

3.9.2 Installing NX Software Update (SU) .......................................................................................39

3.9.3 Installing additional Patches ...................................................................................................39

3.9.4 Installing NX Online Help ........................................................................................................40

3.10 Installing an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) ..................................................................40

3.11 Installing TWAIN Digitizer Software (ASAP)...........................................................................41

3.12 Installing FUSE Software ........................................................................................................42

4 OPERATING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION............................................................................42

6 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL PATCHES AND DRIVERS.........................................................47

6.2 Upgrading ID Tablet Firmware................................................................................................48

6.3 Installing the ID Scanner Drivers ............................................................................................48

7 NX CONFIGURATION VIA CONFIGURATION TOOL...........................................................49

8.2 Activating RAID (Windows XP only) .......................................................................................50

8.3 Adjusting Anti-Virus Settings...................................................................................................54

8.4 Backup of Configuration Data .................................................................................................54

8.6 Performing the NX Acceptance Test ......................................................................................56

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1 Overview of the Clean Install Procedure

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The Clean Install material is available as follows:

2.2 Obtaining additionally needed Tools, Documentation and Software

2.2.1 Tools for a Clean Installation Procedure