IBM BladeCenter HX5, Installation And User Manual

Page: 114 / 142

ServerGuide features
Use this information to determine 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 blade server models.
The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM blade server that is associated
with an enabled startable (bootable) CD drive. In addition to the
ServerGuide Setup
and Installation CD, you must have the operating-system CD to install the operating
system.
The ServerGuide program has the following features:
v
Sets system date and time
v
Detects installed optional hardware devices and provides updated device drivers
for most adapters and devices
v
Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems
v
Includes an online readme file with links to tips for the hardware and
operating-system installation
Typical operating-system installation
Use this information for a typical ServerGuide operating-system installation.
The ServerGuide program can reduce the time it takes to install an operating
system. It provides the device drivers that are required for the hardware and for
the operating system that you are installing. This section describes a typical
ServerGuide operating-system installation.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
ServerGuide program.
1. After you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation
program starts. (You will need your operating-system CD to complete the
installation.)
2.
The ServerGuide program stores information about the blade server model,
service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. Then, the
program checks the CD for newer device drivers. This information is stored
and then passed to the operating-system installation program.
3. The ServerGuide program presents operating-system partition options that are
based on your operating-system selection and the installed hard disk drives.
4. The ServerGuide program prompts you to insert your operating-system CD
and restart the blade server. Then, the installation program for the operating
system takes control to complete the installation. The BladeCenter CD drive
must be associated with the blade server when this step is performed.
When you start the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program prompts
you to complete the following tasks:
v
Select your language.
v
Select your keyboard layout and country.
v
View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
v
View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system
and adapter.
104
IBM BladeCenter HX5 Type 7873, 7872, 1910, and 1909: Installation and User's Guide