Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation DVD
This topic provides information about using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation
DVD.
The
ServerGuide Setup and Installation
DVD provides software setup tools and
installation tools that are designed for your server. The ServerGuide program
detects the server model and optional hardware devices that are installed and uses
that information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide
simplifies the operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers
and, in some cases, installing them automatically.
You can download a free image of the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation DVD
or
purchase the DVD from the ServerGuide fulfillment website at
http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-
GUIDE. To download the free image, click
IBM Service and Support Site
.
Note:
Changes are made periodically to the IBM web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled
startable (bootable) USB DVD drive. In addition to the
ServerGuide Setup and
Installation
DVD, you must have your operating-system DVD to install the
operating system.
To start the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation
DVD, complete the following steps:
1.
Attach the USB DVD, and restart the server. If the USB DVD does not start, see
“ServerGuide problems” on page 193.
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
USB DVD.
ServerGuide features
This topic provides an overview of the ServerGuide program 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
USB DVD and view the online overview. Not all features are
supported on all server models.
The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:
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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 DVD
v
Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for
most adapters and devices
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Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems
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