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you can download an ISO image of the DVD from http://www.lenovo.com/support. The program has a built-in help system and User Guide to answer any questions you might have. The program also provides compatibility notes to help you determine what server configurations and operating systems are supported by that specific version of the program.

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program also enables you to save the response file on a USB device or diskette for reuse, and an option that enables you to install an operating systems using the saved response. This option is useful if you intend to install the same operating system on similarly configured ThinkServer servers.

Notes:

1.If you intend to implement a RAID, make sure your storage controller or RAID adapter is configured correctly before you use the ThinkServer EasyStartup program to install the operating system.

2.If you are using any external storage devices or fiber channels, use the utilities provided with the device. You also will have to provide the device drivers for these devices and install them after the EasyStartup program finishes installing the operating system.

3.The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD requires that you have a DVD drive that is configured as your first device in the startup sequence. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to view or change your startup sequence. See “Usingthe Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 43.

4.To install an operating system, you need the operating system installation disc (CD or DVD) and the associated product key, if one was provided.

To start the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, do the following:

1.Insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and restart the server. If the EasyStartup program does not start, see “EasyStartupproblems” on page 64.

2.Follow the instructions on the screen and continue to the main interface.

3.When you arrive at the Home screen, do any of the following:

v Click Compatibility notes to view detailed information about the operating systems and server configurations supported by that version of the EasyStartup program.

vClick User Guide to view an overview of the various functions provided by that version of the EasyStartup program.

vClick Hardware list to view a list of hardware detected by the ThinkServer EasyStartup program.

vClick Install operating system to begin the process of creating a response file and installing the operating system. As part of this procedure you will be given the opportunity to include the ThinkServer EasyUpdate program and the ThinkServer EasyManage products (ThinkServer EasyManage Core Server or ThinkVantage EasyManage Remote Client) as part of the installation process. You also can provide one or more command-line based instructions to be run at the end of the operating system installation process. Click About to view version information and legal notices.

To use the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD to install an operation system using a preexisting response file, do the following:

1.Insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and restart the server. If the EasyStartup program does not start, see “EasyStartupproblems” on page 64.

2.Follow the instructions on the screen until you get to the Start option screen.

3.When the Start option screen is displayed, do the following:

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Contents Installation Guide ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, andPage Installation Guide First Edition October Copyright Lenovo Chapter 4. Configuring the server ContentsChapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Safety Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document Statement DANGER Statement Class 1 Laser Product Laser Klasse Laser Klass Luokan 1 Laserlaite ` Appareil A Laser de Classe≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb ≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb Statement This server is suitable for use on an IT power-distribution system whose maximum phase-to-phase voltage is 240 V under any distribution fault condition Chapter 1. Introduction Hardware and software requirements The Lenovo ThinkServer Documentation DVDFeatures and specifications Notices and statements in this documentTable 1. Features and specifications MicroprocessorMajor components of the server Power backplane Chapter 2. Installing optional devices Installation guidelinesWorking inside the server with the power on System reliability guidelinesHandling static-sensitive devices Removing the coverInstalling a memory module 1 1 and 2 7 and 3 2 and 4 8 and 5 3 and 6 9 and DIMM connectorsPair Page Memory mirroring Online-spare memory 1 1, 4, 7, and 2 2, 5, 8, and 3 3, 6, 9, andIn the configuration that you use, install the largest DIMMs first Table 5. Online-spare DIMM configurations, basic schemeInstalling a hard disk drive 3.5-inch drivesInstalling a tape drive 2.5-inch drivesInstalling an additional microprocessor connector Voltage regulator moduleMicroprocessor socket dust cover 4. Remove the microprocessor air baffle Note The microprocessor fits only one way on the socket 8. Install a heat sink on the microprocessor Installing an adapter Low-profile PCI Express adapterPCI riser card Access holes Release tabsInstalling a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Hard disk drive cable connector 4Hard disk drive cable connector 0 Battery3. Remove the cover 4. Remove the PCI riser-card assembly Replacing the ServeRAID SAS controller Completing the installation Front view Installing the coverConnecting the cables Updating the server configuration Rear viewIf you have installed or removed a hard disk drive, see “Usingthe RAID configuration programs” on page 44 for information about reconfiguring the disk arrays Page Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and power Front viewPower-on LED System-error LEDPower-control button Hard disk drive activity LEDRear view Chapter 3. Server controls, LEDs, and powerServer power features Turning on the server Turning off the serverPage User Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD Chapter 4. Configuring the serverUsing the ThinkServer EasyStartup program Page Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers Using ThinkServer EasyManage productsUsing the Configuration/Setup Utility program Using the RAID configuration programs Using the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility programUsing ServeRAID Manager Starting the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility programIBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility menu choices Configuring the RAID controller2. Click Custom configuration Viewing the configuration2. Click Express configuration Using the baseboard management controller BIOS update and configurationLinux configuration Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 4 configurationLILO configuration If you are using LILO, complete the following steps Original /etc/lilo.conf contents 2. Run the lilo command to store and activate the LILO configuration Original /boot/grub/grub.conf contents SUSE SLES 9.0 configuration Modified /boot/grub/grub.conf contentsOriginal /boot/grub/menu.lst contents Modified /boot/grub/menu.lst contentsb. Add the following line before the first title line c. Append the following text to the first title lineMicrosoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition configuration COM1 and that redirectbaudrate is set toInstalling the OSA SMBridge management utility program 3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation 3. Type mount/mnt/cdromUsing the baseboard management controller utility programs Page Page Chapter 5. Solving problems Diagnostic tools overviewPOST beep codes v Diagnostics DVDOther beep codes POST error codes problem foundPOST Failing device orEasyStartup problems SymptomTable 8. ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD ActionTroubleshooting tables CD-RW/DVD drive problemsGeneral problems Hard disk drive problemsIntermittent problems the Hardware Maintenance ManualUSB keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems Memory problems Hardware Maintenance ManualMicroprocessor problems LEDs” in the Hardware Maintenance ManualMonitor problems Page Optional-device problems Power problemsSymptom Serial port problems Software problems Light path diagnostics Universal Serial Bus USB port problemsVideo problems Diagnosing problems using light path diagnostics Light path diagnostics LEDsthe User Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD for Description Before you call Using the documentationAppendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Calling for service Getting help and information from the World Wide WebUsing other services Purchasing additional servicesLenovo product service Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistancePage Morrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Appendix B. NoticesLenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One Trademarks Important notesWaste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE notices Appendix B. NoticesBattery return program For the European UnionGerman Ordinance for Work gloss statement Electronic emissions noticesFederal Communications Commission FCC statement For CaliforniaUnited Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statementAvis de conformité à la réglementation dIndustrie Canada Australia and New Zealand Class A statementJapanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI statement DeutschlandBetriebsmittein Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und ENTaiwanese Class A warning statement Chinese Class A warning statement Korean Class A warning statementIndex A See SAS Index software problemsconnectors Page Page Part Number 46U0862 Printed in USA 1P P/N 46U0862
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