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4.4Configuring the server
This section contains information of the server configuration and on installing the operating system.
Make sure that the energy saving functions are disabled in the BIOS Setup during server operation.
4.4.1 Configuration with ServerStart
With the ServerStart CD provided you can configure the server and install the operating system in a convenient manner. The
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Descriptions of operating systems not covered in the disk array controller manual are provided in the appropriate readme files on the driver diskettes.
To find out how to operate ServerStart and for further information see the corresponding CD booklet.
If you use ServerStart, you can skip the following sections on how to configure the server and install the operating system. Continue with the section "Locking the tower server" instead.
4.4.2 Configuration without ServerStart
Configuring the Disk Array Controller
If your server is fitted with a Disk Array Controller, you must configure the DAC as described in the related documentation.
Configuring the onboard SCSI controller
If the system board has an onboard SCSI controller, you will find a description of the controller's configuration in the Technical Manual of the system board. Further information is available on the driver diskettes provided.
4.4.3 Installing the operating system
ÊInsert the installation disk and the CD of the operating system you want to install.
ÊReboot the server.
ÊFollow the instructions on the screen and in the manual for the operating system.
If your server is equipped with a Disk Array Controller, then please read how to install the desired operating system in the related manual.
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