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vDetects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices.

vProvides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems.

vIncludes 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 integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities, you can run the SCSI RAID configuration program to create logical drives.

Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the

ServerGuide program.

When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program prompts you to complete the following tasks:

vSelect your language.

vSelect your keyboard layout and country.

vView the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.

vView the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and adapter.

vStart the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system CD.

Typical operating system installation

You can use the ServerGuide program to shorten your installation time. The ServerGuide program provides the device drivers that are required for your hardware and for the operating system that you are installing. This section describes a typical ServerGuide operating-system installation.

Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the

ServerGuide program.

1.After you have completed the setup process, the operating system installation program starts. (You will need your operating-system CD to complete the installation.)

2.The ServerGuide program stores information about the server model, service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. Then, the program checks the CD for newer device drivers. This information is stored and then passed to the operating-system installation program.

3.The ServerGuide program presents operating-system partition options that are based on your operating system selection and the installed hard disk drives.

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

Installing your operating system without ServerGuide

If you have already configured the server hardware and you decide not to use the ServerGuide program to install your operating system, complete the following steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Support Web page:

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Contents ERserver Page ERserver Page Contents Iv xSeries 206 Type 8482 User’s Guide Safety To Connect To Disconnect Do not ≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb ≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb ≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb Safety XSeries 206 Type 8482 User’s Guide Introducing the xSeries 206 Type 8482 server Related documentation Learn section, click Online publicationsClick Continue Introducing the xSeries 206 Type 8482 server Features and specifications Features and specificationsWhat your server offers Systems-management capabilities Reliability, availability, and serviceabilityIntroducing the xSeries 206 Type 8482 server IBM Universal Manageability IBM DirectorFront view Update Xpress program Server controls, LEDs, and powerPower-control button Power-on LEDSystem-error LED Hard disk drive activity LEDRear view Turning on the server Server power featuresTurning off the server XSeries 206 Type 8482 User’s Guide Configuring your server Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility programConfiguration/Setup Utility menu choices Supervisor Password User PasswordProduct Data Devices and I/O PortsPCI Configuration Advanced SetupAdvanced Chipset Feature ASF ConfigurationUser password PasswordsServerGuide features Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDSetup and configuration overview Typical operating system installationInstalling your operating system without ServerGuide Using the Boot Menu program Using the Adaptec HostRAID configuration programsDownload section, click Downloads & drivers Select Devices and I/O Ports Select Array Configuration Utility ACU Select Create ArrayEnabling the Scsi HostRAID feature Using the SCSISelect Utility program for Scsi RAIDUsing ServeRAID Manager Configuring the controllerSelect Create new RAID-1 Click Custom configuration Click Express configurationViewing the configuration Configuring the Intel Gigabit Ethernet controllerEnabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program Using the SCSISelect Utility program some models Starting the SCSISelect Utility programSCSISelect Utility menu choices Scsi Disk Utilities Advanced ConfigurationXSeries 206 Type 8482 User’s Guide Using the documentation Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistanceBefore you call XSeries 206 Type 8482 User’s Guide Edition notice Appendix B. NoticesImportant notes TrademarksProduct recycling and disposal Battery return program Electronic emission noticesFederal Communications Commission FCC statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie CanadaEuropean Union EMC Directive conformance statement Macedonia former Yugoslav Republic of, Madagascar, Mali Appendix B. Notices XSeries 206 Type 8482 User’s Guide Scsi IndexSee also features Index XSeries 206 Type 8482 User’s Guide Page Part Number 88P9335
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