maxdna 4.2.1 installation instructions rev.01

1.1 MaxDNA 4.2.1 Software Initial Installation Instructions(Complete installation procedure)

This section of the Installation Instructions covers the initial installation of Release 4.2.1 If the workstation already has a version of Release 4.1 or 4.0.5 or 4.0.3 installed, proceed to the section titled “maxDNA Software Upgrade Installation Instructions”(Page 6 of this document).

NOTE: Check the BIOS to make sure Hyper-Threading is turned off. If Hyper-Threading is enabled, the Workstation can become unstable.

1. Log on as Administrator. Insert the maxDNA CD in the CD drive and close. (If the disk is already in place open and close the drawer to start the installation)

2. Answer the Question “Please Rename CD ROM to Z:” by pressing “OK”. The Disk Manager Dialog should then appear. Right-click the cd-rom icon with the caption "maxDNA4.2.1". (should be drive letter "D:" or

“E:”) Select "Change drive letter and paths" from the context menu that pops up. Select Change then select "Z:" from the pull down menu of drive letters. Click OK and close. You

will get a warning that programs may no longer run – click Yes. Then close the Disk Manager dialog.

3. If WindowsXP Service Pack 2 was not previously installed, the installation program will automatically launch the SP2 installer. Once the installation of SP2 is complete the computer will need to be restarted. After the reboot, log on as Administrator, re-insert the maxDNA CD and continue with the installation.

4. Answer the Question “Please Edit all instances of the Old Drive Name To Z:” by pressing “OK”. The REGEDIT dialog should then appear. Press Ctrl-F to bring up the search function. Type (“D:\” or “E:\”) into the find box. When an entry containing (“D:\” or “E:\”) is found, make sure it is part of a drive path name. For

example, “D:\INSTALL\” would need to be changed but MSWD:TEXT is not a valid path name. Double click on the valid entries and change the "D:" in the entry to “Z:” Press F3 to search the registry again. Change additional entries in the same manner as above. When all entries have been changed, close the Registry Editor

5. Answer the Question “Please Check Resolution for 1024x768 at HiColor (16 bits):” by pressing “OK”. The Display Properties Dialog should appear. Adjust the settings as follows:

Color Quality Medium (16 bit)Screen resolution: 1024x768Refresh Frequency: <=75 Hz (Depends on Monitor)

6. Answer the “Please set Power Option to "Always ON"” by pressing “OK”. The Power Control Panel Dialog should appear. Set the Power schemes to “Always On” and under Settings for Always On power scheme - turn

off monitor to “Never”

7. Answer the “Please insure time and timezone are correct"” by pressing “OK”. The Date and Time Properties Dialog should appear. Set up the system clock to have the proper time. With the timezone tab select the appropriate Time Zone for your area.

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8. Answer the “Setup Net A & B to 172.16.160.00 and 172.17.160.00” by pressing “OK”. The Network Connections Dialog should appear. Double click on the Network Corresponding to Net A. Click on “Properties” Click On “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) “ and Click on Properties. Select “Use Following IP Address” Enter “172.16.160.0”as the address Fill in the values for the Subnet mask as 255.255.0.0 Close the TCP properties dialog. Close the Net Properties dialog. Repeat above for Net B using 172.17.160.0 as the address

9. Answer the “Please enlarge Virtual memory to twice the size of RAM):” by pressing “OK”. The System Properties Dialog should appear. Select the “Advanced” Tab. Click on the Performance “Settings” button. Select the “Advanced” Tab. Click the “Change” button. Enter new Virtual memory settings equal to twice the size of RAM and maximum of three times

the size of RAM. Click the “Set” button. Close all open windows

10. Answer the “Change to Allow Time Edit and Dismount of Media):” by pressing “OK”. The Local Security Settings Dialog should appear.

Open the Local Policies folder Click on “User Rights Assignment” Double click on “Change the system time” Click on “Add Users or Groups” A window titled “Select Users or Groups” will be displayed. Click on the “Advanced” button. From the next window click on “Find Now” Double click on “Everyone” from the list. Close the “Change the system time” dialog box by clicking on “OK” Using the navigation tree on the left side, click on “Security Options” Double click on “Devices: Allowed to format or eject removable media” Click on drop down and select “Administrators and Interactive Users” Using the navigation tree on the left side, click on the top level “IP Security Policies on Local

Computer” In the right side detail pane, the Client entry needs to have the Policy Assigned field set to “Yes”. If

not set to yes, then right click on the Client name field and select “Assign” from the context menu. Close the Local Security Settings Dialog

11. Answer the “Configure a default printer” by pressing “OK”. The Printers folder should appear. If you have a real printer attached it should be set up here Otherwise set up a local printer by selecting “FILE: Print to File” under the “Use the following port”

option and select the “HP LaserJet III” printer from the “Install Printer Software” page.

12. Answer the “Install Word View if No Microsoft Word” by pressing “OK”. The install dialog should appear.

Accept all defaults

13. Answer the “Install Acrobat Reader” by pressing “OK”. The install dialog should appear. Accept all defaults


14. If Office 97 will not be installed on this station, answer the “Install Access Runtime (If no Office 97 Installed)” by pressing “OK”. The install dialog should appear. Otherwise install Office 97 professional and insure that Access 97 is installed.

Accept all defaults

15. Answer the “Install Java Runtime” by pressing “OK”. The install dialog should appear. Accept all defaults

16. The maxDNA install will then be launched. A “Welcome” dialog will appear, confirm the version to be installed and continue by clicking on

the “Next” button.

A dialog box will open showing the setup type to be installed. Select “Local or Remote Workstation”. Click on the “Next” button to continue.

Next select the components to install. Checking the DBM option will setup the desktop and program menu to support systems using DBMs. Checking the DPU4E/4F option will setup the desktop and program menu to support systems using DPU4E/4F. Click on the “Next” button to continue.

The installation will now proceed. Please wait a few minutes for its completion.

If during installation, a locked file warning dialog should appear, these can be ignored! These may typically appear for TTF file types.

Note that as part of the installation 3 user accounts named Engineer, Operator, and EngineerService will automatically be created. The Engineer and Operator accounts are each to be used as logins, and have initial passwords matching their name in lower case. The EngineerService is special and represents the account under which critical services will start and run continuously, regardless of an interactive login being active. The EngineerService account is thus not meant for use as an interactive login.

Once the maxDNA release installation is complete, the install procedure will present a re-boot option screen to you. Select No to not reboot at this time.

17. Answer the “Would You Like to Import a Wks.ini? (No to run DomainConfig)” question “Yes” if you have a Wks.ini available on the network or on floppy. “No” if you need to run the Domain Configuration program to set one up.

Enter All domain names and station names for workstations on your network

18. Answer the “Please Configure Station Startup” by pressing “OK”. The Startup Configuration dialog should appear.


If this is an operators station for a DPU4E/4F only system, then accept the defaults and allow tool to overwrite maxDNA.ini

For other stations enable and / or add appropriate startup items. The “Enable” checkbox must be checked for a feature to be included on startup. The “Run as Service” checkbox is use to launch an application on Windows startup under the EngineerService account as always running. This is the recommended option for the maxSTORIAN and Events features to prevent interruption in service and the potential loss of data.

For maxSTORIAN, the entry of a unique name per Domain is required. The Pts/sec entry (default 100) is the rate of restoring a configuration on startup. A nonblank maxSTORIAN Password is required to allow use of all of the maxSTORIAN functionality, such as browsing points with the maxSTORIAN control panel. This password also adds protection to the “MxsStorageRoom” file folder that must be network shared when backup is enabled.

The enabling of the “Alarms” feature provides the alarm summary display services for maxVUE. The additional checking of the List Server, provides the alarm list services that are part of the standard

maxVUE vertical toolbar display. It is recommended that no more than two stations per Domain have this option enabled, to minimize the system loading due to alarm data gathering.

Add a custom entry by clicking on the right hand Setup button of the first blank entry. This will launch an entry dialog as follows:


First select the type of application. Note that each type has distinct parameters that will appear that need to be completed. The above example is for a custom application. Alternatively the Virtual DPU will provide a view which includes entry of a DPU name and the path to the MXT file to load, among other options. These views typically break out the Option Switch components into easily entered fields. Note that switching back to the Custom Application view provides the ability to add to the Option switches any entry not provided in the select view (such as redundancy switch settings for the Virtual DPU). Complete all entries and select OK. Note that the entry of a correct Shutdown (Windows) Title is important to any non-SBP applications. For an SBP application (checkbox enabled), this is not needed, as an alternate shutdown message technique is used.

Lastly close the Dialog via Save / Exit and allow tool to overwrite maxDNA.ini

19. Click on Exit.20. Reboot your system.

End Of maxDNA 4.2.1 WorkStation Setup

This CD contains standard pictures under folder named MN4.2.1. Execute runMN.bat file (available under MN4.2.1 folder) to copy MN files to C:\mcs\displays This step to be skipped if LVS Alarm annunciation is not a part of project.


This CD also contains following patch files under 4.2.1_Patch folder1) 4.2.1-001 - Hot Fix Service Pack 1 Exe2) 4.2.1-002 Hot Fix Service Pack 2 Executable3) Current Software 4F 4.2.1.24) V4.2.1_HotFix_SP1.txt5) 4.2.1HF-SP2.doc6) NKv34.bin7) runNkv34bin.bat8) MsvDPUComTransport.dll9) runDPUSerial.bat

Execute runNKv34bin.bat to copy NKv34.bin to c:\MCS\Setup\., this needs to be done if DPU4E is used .

Exeute Current Software 4F 4.2.1.2.exe to copy DPU4F setup file and execute runDPUSerial.bat to copy MsvDPUComTransport.dll to C:\Windows\system32 this needs to be done if DPU4F is used

Install Hotfix 1 and 2 as explained below:

1. Log on as the "Administrator" account and then execute the extractor file(both 4.2.1-001 - Hot Fix Service Pack 1 Exe and 4.2.1-001 - Hot Fix Service Pack 2 Exe) via a double click launching. A dialog window should appear to initiate the unzipping of the files contained. Verify the default "Unzip to folder:" as "C:\Custom\HotFixes", and that the option to "Overwrite files without prompting" is checked. Then select the button labeled as "Unzip". A progress bar will appear as the processing takes place. When completed a message box dialog should appear indicating success. Click on the "OK" button to close this message box, then click on the "Close" button of the main dialog to complete the WinZip extraction step.

2. Next launch the installation program via the menu entry "HotFixInstall" in the Startup menu under the Program folder labeled as "MAX Administrative Tools". Note: You must be logged in as administrator.

3. With the launching of the "HotFixInstall.exe" program, a full screen dialog should appear with the title "Hot Fix Install - System Version is 4.2.1". Contained within the dialog should be a label at the top indicating that the "C:\Custom\HotFixes" has been selected as the source folder for the installation. Below this the listbox should contain a checked entry for each hot fix folder present. Below that, the selection details section will contain the release notes discussing the fixes that are contained in each hot fix as it is selected in the list. These are available for printing as file "Hotfix.txt" within the hot fix folder mentioned.

4. At this point with ALL list entries checked for installation, select the button labeled "Install Selections" to initiate the install. When done, a dialog message box should appear indicating "Installation Successful". Click "OK" to close this dialog. The Installation program will then automatically close.

5. The installation of the service pack for the workstation software is now complete and the workstation can be restarted back to an appropriate operational login!


1.2 maxDNA 4.2.1 Software Upgrade Installation InstructionsThis section covers the upgrade of the maxDNA Software on a workstation that has a previous version of maxDNA Release 4.0.3 or 4.0.5 or 4.1 installed.

NOTE: Check the BIOS to make sure Hyper-Threading is turned off. If Hyper-Threading is enabled, the Workstation can become unstable.

SBP services should be disabled whenever you are installing maxDNA software or WindowsXP Service Packs. The following instructions will guide you through this process.

1. Log on as Administrator. 2. Run the Startup Configuration Tool by clicking on “Start-All Programs-MAX Administrative

Tools-StartupConfig”.3. Uncheck the box next to “Core SBP Functions” under the column “Run as Service”. You will be

prompted “Warning- All Services will be disabled if RRS is not a service” click “OK”.4. Click the button “Save/Exit”. You will be prompted “Overwrite maxDNA.ini” click “Yes”.5. Check for AutoLogon set up. From the Start Menu, Programs, Max Administrative Tools, select

the SetAutoLogon utility. If Auto Logon is enabled, disable it. (Remember which user is set up for Auto Logon).

6. Restart the computer and log back on as Administrator.7. Insert the maxDNA release 4.2.1 CD into the CDROM drive to begin the upgrade. (If the

installation does not automatically start, use Windows Explorer to launch the CDStart.exe program on the CD)

8. If WindowsXP Service Pack 2 was not previously installed, the installation program will automatically launch the SP2 installer. Once the installation of SP2 is complete the computer will need to be restarted. After the reboot, log on as Administrator, re-insert the maxDNA CD and continue with the installation

9. When presented with the “Select Components” dialog, be sure to check the box for DBMs if your system contains any DBMs and uncheck the DPU4E – DPU4F box if your system does not contain either of these DPU types.

10. When the basic software installation is complete you will get the message “Installation of maxDNA Complete” Click “OK”.

11. When all of the installation steps have completed, the button at the bottom right of the dialog box will change from “Quit” to “Exit” Click Exit.

12. If this is the first time that you are installing with a USB dongle, now is the time to plug the dongle into an available USB port.

13. You will be prompted with a message “Installation requires a reboot. Would you like to do it now?” Click “Yes”.

14. After the restart, log in as Administrator.15. Run the Startup Configuration Tool by clicking on “Start-All Programs-MAX Administrative

Tools-StartupConfig”.16. Check the box next to “Core SBP Functions” under the column “Run as Service”17. Click the button “Save/Exit”. You will be prompted “Overwrite maxDNA.ini” click “Yes”.18. If you have disabled Auto Logon, re-enable it using the SetAutoLogon utility.19. If the upgrade resulted in the installation of a newer Adobe Acrobat Reader, previous versions can

be un-installed using the “Add or Remove Programs” from the Control Panel.20. Restart the computer. The workstation upgrade is now complete it can be returned to normal use.21. The DPUs need to be upgraded. Refer to the appropriate section for performing the necessary

flash upgrades.

Set time zone to correct time zone in windows. Setup Time zone which is new in Version 3.3.2 (There is a file available in c:\custom\sbp\

timezone.ini, change Standard time zone difference = -5:30Alternate time zone difference = -5:30


Sign of change = -……

Number of years below = 40 (This line is available in bottom)

This is to be set as per local time zone based on GMT(India is 5 and half hrs ahead, for other countries find the correct figure and plug in).

This CD contains standard pictures under folder named MN4.2.1. Execute runMN.bat file (available under MN4.2.1 folder) to copy MN files to C:\mcs\displays This step to be skipped if LVS Alarm annunciation is not a part of project.

This CD also contains following patch files under 4.2.1_Patch folder1) 4.2.1-001 - Hot Fix Service Pack 1 Exe2) 4.2.1-002 Hot Fix Service Pack 2 Executable3) Current Software 4F 4.2.1.24) V4.2.1_HotFix_SP1.txt5) 4.2.1HF-SP2.doc6) NKv34.bin7) runNkv34bin.bat8) MsvDPUComTransport.dll9) runDPUSerial.bat

Execute runNKv34bin.bat to copy NKv34.bin to c:\MCS\Setup\., this needs to be done if DPU4E is used .

Exeute Current Software 4F 4.2.1.2.exe to copy DPU4F setup file and execute runDPUSerial.bat to copy MsvDPUComTransport.dll to C:\Windows\system32 this needs to be done if DPU4F is used

Install Hotfix 1 and 2 as explained below:

1. Log on as the "Administrator" account and then execute the extractor file(both 4.2.1-001 - Hot Fix Service Pack 1 Exe and 4.2.1-001 - Hot Fix Service Pack 2 Exe) via a double click launching. A dialog window should appear to initiate the unzipping of the files contained. Verify the default "Unzip to folder:" as "C:\Custom\HotFixes", and that the option to "Overwrite files without prompting" is checked. Then select the button labeled as "Unzip". A progress bar will appear as the processing takes place. When completed a message box dialog should appear indicating success. Click on the "OK" button to close this message box, then click on the "Close" button of the main dialog to complete the WinZip extraction step. 2. Next launch the installation program via the menu entry "HotFixInstall" in the Startup

menu under the Program folder labeled as "MAX Administrative Tools". Note: You must be logged in as administrator.

3. With the launching of the "HotFixInstall.exe" program, a full screen dialog should appear with the title "Hot Fix Install - System Version is 4.2.1". Contained within the dialog should be a label at the top indicating that the "C:\Custom\HotFixes" has been


selected as the source folder for the installation. Below this the listbox should contain a checked entry for each hot fix folder present. Below that, the selection details section will contain the release notes discussing the fixes that are contained in each hot fix as it is selected in the list. These are available for printing as file "Hotfix.txt" within the hot fix folder mentioned.

4. At this point with ALL list entries checked for installation, select the button labeled "Install Selections" to initiate the install. When done, a dialog message box should appear indicating "Installation Successful". Click "OK" to close this dialog. The Installation program will then automatically close.

5. The installation of the service pack for the workstation software is now complete and the workstation can be restarted back to an appropriate operational login!

General Check list:

Switch ports setting to be set to 10 MB half duplex for ports connecting to Print Server Check all switches for recommended settings

o maxSTATION Ports – 100 MB Fullo DPU Ports – 100 MB Fullo All Ports Flow control is set to offo Flood control settings

All Disabled Utility – 100 %

Check for network card settingso Network connections renamed to NET A and NET B to avoid confusion later.o Ports at 100 MB Full

Ensure maxSTATION loaded with Win XP and SP2 Ensure uniform wks.ini across each unit and uniform Security level password across all

maxSTATIONs in a DOMAIN (This facilitates accessing trend data from maxSTORIAN). Check work group name . This should be same throughout for a DOMAIN. Configure Domain DPU Alarm list Server only in OPER 2 & OPER 3 stations(as an example, you can

choose any two maxSTATIONs). If configured in other node should be deleted . This is to be done in MCSRegistry Edit by making YES

Configure Event Collector instance in only OPER 2 & OPER 3.(To be done in STARTUPCONFIG) Set AlmTotalMB to 90% of size of drive C, and the MaxTotalMB to 95% of size of drive C and

Alarm Event Megabytes to 10GB and Max EventMB to 12GB in Event collector stations OPER 2 & OPER 3 (This is to be done in the MCS Registry edit)

Set event logger in two stations OPER 4 & OPER 5.(To be done in STARTUPCONFIG) Report server should be running only in ENG_1 & ENG_2 of the respective units. Delete if running in

other nodes (.(To be done in startup.ini) Bit map chache size has to be increased for better display call up(Since this setting is login dependant,

this needs to be done in both Engineer mode and operator mode)This setting to be changed in MCS Registry Edit , User settings, MaxVUE Select &

change the following :Cache for large bitmap : 10000 to 20000Cache for medium bitmap to : 5000 to 10000Cache for small bitmap to : 1000 to 5000

If newer version than Microsoft Access 97 is loaded like Access 2000, 2002,2003 in maxSTATIONS than maxSTATION should be uninstalled from O/S onwards ie from Win-XP


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