IBM 220 manual System Partition, Typical NOS installation

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ServerGuide displays choices for running the configuration programs. For example:

The Express Configuration method runs the required programs for your server, based on the hardware that is detected.

The Custom Configuration method displays all programs that are available for your server, and you decide which programs to run.

The Replicated Configuration method provides the option of duplicating your setup selections to other servers that are the same xSeries 220 model.

If you select the Custom Configuration method, the following programs are optional. If you select the Express Configuration method, some or all of these programs are run, depending on the hardware that is detected.

The Set Date and Time feature is provided so that you do not have to use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to access these settings.

ServerGuide checks the server BIOS and microcode (firmware) levels for supported options and then checks the CD for a newer level. CD content can be newer than the hardware. ServerGuide can perform a flash update of the BIOS.

The ServeRAID configuration program starts, leading you through the entire configuration process.

The Performance Optimizer program easily tunes your server for your environment.

ServerGuide creates a System Partition on the default drive.

ServerGuide displays a confirmation summary, so that you will know when you have completed all the required tasks. Then, you are ready to install your NOS.

Notes:

1.Plug and Play adapters are configured automatically. Non-Plug and Play adapters or non-IBM adapters might require switch settings, additional device drivers, and installation after the NOS is installed. See the documentation that comes with the adapter.

2.Diagnostics for your server come on a separate diagnostics CD.

System Partition

ServerGuide 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 ServerGuide to shorten your installation time. ServerGuide 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.

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IBM 220 manual System Partition, Typical NOS installation