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them automatically. To download the CD, go to
http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=
SERV-GUIDE
and click
IBM Service and Support Site
.
The ServerGuide program has the following features:
• An easy-to-use interface
• Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected hardware
• ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your ServeRAID adapter
• Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware
• Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup
Note:
Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from
what is described in this document.
ServerGuide features
This information provides an overview of the ServerGuide features.
Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program. To learn more
about the version that you have, start the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD and view the online
overview. Not all features are supported on all server models.
The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled startable (bootable) CD drive. In
addition to the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD, you must have your operating-system CD to install the
operating system.
The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:
• Sets system date and time
• Detects the RAID adapter or controller and runs the SAS/SATA RAID configuration program
• Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines whether a later level is
available from the CD
• Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices
• Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems
• Includes an online readme file with links to tips for your hardware and operating-system installation
Setup and configuration overview
ServerGuide setup and configuration overview
When you use the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD, you do not need setup diskettes. You can use the
CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are
required to set up your server model. On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or SAS/SATA controller with
RAID capabilities, you can run the SAS RAID configuration program to create logical drives.
Note:
Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program.
When you start the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD, the program prompts you to complete the
following tasks:
• Select your language.
• Select your keyboard layout and country.
• View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
• View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and adapter.
• Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system CD.
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