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System Partition

The ServerGuide program creates a 50 MB System Partition on the default drive. The System Partition contains server-specific utility programs such as service processor disk operating system (DOS) utilities, system diagnostics, flash BIOS updates, and other programs.

Note: Programs in the System Partition vary by server model, and not all server models run utility programs from the System Partition. To determine which ones do, start the Setup and Installation CD and view the online Overview.

After setup is complete, you can access programs in the System Partition by restarting the server and pressing Alt+F1 when the prompt is displayed. The System Partition menu displays the programs that are available on your server model.

Typical NOS installation

You can use the ServerGuide program to shorten your installation time. The ServerGuide program provides the necessary device drivers, based on the hardware that you have and the NOS that you are installing. The following is a brief explanation of a typical ServerGuide NOS installation.

Note: Exact features and functions can vary with different versions of the

ServerGuide software.

vAfter you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation program starts. (You will need your copy of the NOS CD to complete the installation.)

vThe ServerGuide program stores information about the server model, service processor, hard disk controllers, and network adapters. It then checks the CD for newer device drivers. This information is stored and then passed to the NOS installation program.

vWith some NOS installations, you can create a NOS Replication Diskette for setting up additional servers. The diskette will contain the Internet protocol (IP) address, server name, and other selections.

vThe ServerGuide program presents NOS partition options that are based on your NOS selection and the installed hard disk drives.

vIf you are installing the NOS from diskette, the ServerGuide program displays the required diskettes that you must create and the optional diskettes that you might want to create. The diskettes that you can create are the device-driver diskettes for the installed adapters or controllers.

The ServerGuide program prompts you to insert your NOS CD and restart the server. At this point, the installation program for the NOS takes control to complete the installation.

Setting up or updating multiple servers

You can use the ServerGuide program to create diskettes that help you set up or update multiple servers. You can modify information on the diskettes as you use them to set up or update other servers.

Note: Availability and function can vary by server model and by the hardware that is installed.

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Contents Users Guide Page User’s Guide Page Contents Iv IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Safety To Connect To Disconnect Do not Viii IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Statement IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Safety Xii IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Introducing the xSeries 255 Type 8685 server Related publications Features and specifications Features and specificationsWhat your server offers Introducing the xSeries 255 Type 8685 server Reliability, availability, and serviceability Front view Server controls and indicatorsTower and rack models IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Rear view Server power features Turning on the serverTurning off the server Standby mode Configuring your server Configuration/Setup UtilitySCSISelect Utility program ServerGuide CDStarting the Configuration/Setup Utility program Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programSystem Summary Power-on Password Administrator PasswordSystem Information Product DataStart Options Advanced SetupSystem Partition Visibility Memory Settings Integrated System Management Processor SettingsError Logs Core Chipset ControlAdditional Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices Using passwords Power-on passwordUsing the SCSISelect utility program Starting the SCSISelect utility programChoices available from the SCSISelect menu IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Using the ServerGuide CD Features at a glance Following is a summary of ServerGuide featuresSetup and configuration overview Setting up or updating multiple servers Typical NOS installationSystem Partition Installing your NOS without ServerGuide IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Before you callSoftware service and support Hardware service and support Warranty period Appendix B. Warranty informationProblem determination Warranty service and support Checking softwareInternational Warranty Service Purchasing additional servicesWarranties of ANY Kind Appendix B. Warranty information Part 2 Country-unique Terms Americas BrazilCAMBODIA, LAOS, and Vietnam EUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea Following Terms Apply to the Country Specified Egypt Italy IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Appendix C. Notices Edition noticeTrademarks Important notesIndustry Canada Class a emission compliance statement Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie CanadaEuropean Union EMC Directive conformance statement Taiwanese Class a warning statementAppendix C. Notices IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685 User’s Guide Index Scsi Page IBM
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