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ServerGuide program simplifies network operating system (NOS) installations by
providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically.
If a later version of the ServerGuide program is available, you can download a free
image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, or you can purchase the CD.
To download the latest ServerGuide program, go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page
at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. To purchase the latest
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, see the “ServerGuide Updates” flyer that
comes with your server library, or go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/coupon/.
The ServerGuide program has the following features to make setup easier:
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An easy-to-use interface with online help
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Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected
hardware
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Starts the ServeRAID Manager program to configure your disk-array subsystems.
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A system BIOS update program, which updates the BIOS code directly from the
CD
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Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware
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NOS partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup
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-ROM drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD, you must have your NOS CD to install your NOS.
The ServerGuide program has the following features:
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Sets system date and time.
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Detects the SCSI RAID adapter or controller and the integrated SCSI controller
with RAID capabilities and runs the SCSI RAID configuration program.
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Updates the licensed internal code (firmware) level without diskettes.
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Checks the system BIOS code and microcode (firmware) levels of supported
options to determine whether a later level is available from the CD. You can
perform updates without using diskettes.
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Creates a System Partition on the default drive. You can run server-specific utility
programs after setup.
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Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most
adapters and devices.
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Creates a setup-replication diskette for replicating setup selections for other
servers of the same model.
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Provides diskette-free installation for supported operating systems.
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Provides a replicated installation path for multiple installations of supported
operating systems.
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Includes an online README file with links to tips for your hardware and NOS
installation.
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