IBM System x3750 M4 Type 8733, Installation And Service Manual

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1. Insert the CD, and restart the server. If the CD does not start, see “ServerGuide
problems” on page 185.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the following steps:
a. Select your language.
b. Select your keyboard layout and country.
c. View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
d. View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system
and adapter.
e.
Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system
CD.
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 performs the following tasks:
v
Sets system date and time
v
Detects the RAID adapter or controller and runs the SAS/SATA RAID
configuration program
v
Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines
whether a later level is available from the CD
v
Detects installed hardware options 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 your hardware and
operating-system installation
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/SATA RAID configuration program to create
logical drives.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
ServerGuide program.
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