IBM Eserver xSeries 360 Type 8686, User Reference Manual

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Chapter 4. Using the ServerGuide™ CDs
The ServerGuide CDs include state-of-the-art software setup and installation tools
that are specifically designed for your IBM server. The ServerGuide Setup and
Installation program detects the server model and hardware options that are installed
and uses that information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide
tools simplify network operating system (NOS) installations by providing updated
device drivers, and in some cases, installing them automatically.
If a later version of the ServerGuide software is available, you can download a free
image of the software, or you can purchase the ServerGuide CDs. To download the
latest ServerGuide software, see the ServerGuide page on the IBM Support Web site
at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html.
To purchase the latest ServerGuide CDs, see the ServerGuide Updates form that
comes with the server library, or go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/coupon/.
The ServerGuide software has these features to make setup easier:
• An easy-to-use interface with online help
• Diskette-free setup and configuration programs that are based on detected
hardware
• Performance Optimizer program, which easily tunes the ServeRAID adapter
settings for your server environment
• A system BIOS update program, which updates the BIOS directly from the CD
• Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware
• NOS partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup
• Powerful application programs and administration tools