Hi Modla,

Windows 2003 was never a supported Operating System on the T3500 so Dell never released any drivers for it:

https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/drivers/supportedos/precision-t3500

However, it may still be possible to install 2003 but you would need to use an F6 mass storage controller driver to allow it:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005611/technologies.html

This Dell version should work for the T3500:

https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/drivers/driversdetails?driverId=4HM0V

Once downloaded, make sure you run the .exe file and it will extract the necessary files to enable you to follow the process below.

https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/sln302609/how-to-install-the-storage-controller-f6-driver-during-the-windows-installation-setup-process?lang=en

 

Alternatively, you could try installing Windows 7 and then running Windows 2003 in a VM

Hi @Modla,

I'm also familiar with the blue error msg. screen and may be of help.  If you're loading onto a brand new HDD, it needs initializing in Windows 7 or better, or on a computer with Win7 or better.  Please see my latest reply in regards to initializing new HDD's on 8-2-18.  

https://www.dell.com/community/Precision-Fixed-Workstations/Precision-T5500-extra-SATA-drive-not-showing-up-in-BIOS/td-p/6097615