IBM 704 manual About This Book, How This Book is Organized

About This Book

This book provides the instructions for completing your installation; installing and removing server options; and configuring, modifying, and troubleshooting your server. This book also provides information to help you solve some of the simpler problems that might occur. If you have not yet set up your server, refer to the Setup sheet for instructions on cabling the server. Refer to the User's Reference for more detailed information about the server's features. If your server came with a RAID adapter installed, refer to the RAID adapter documentation for instructions for configuring your disk arrays.

How This Book is Organized

Chapter 1, “Introducing the PC Server 704,” introduces and describes the PC Server 704. This chapter also includes an overview of the server's features and components. In addition, this chapter contains instructions for starting the server and using the CD-ROM drive.

Chapter 2, “Installing Your Software,” describes the factors that you might want to consider before installing hardware and software in your server. This chapter also contains information about device drivers and installing operating systems. Also included are instructions for completing your installation.

Chapter 3, “Configuring Your Server,” contains instructions for configuring your server. Also included are instructions for using various utility programs.

Chapter 4, “Installing Options,” contains step-by-step instructions for installing and removing hardware options, such as memory-module kits, adapters, and internal drives. Instructions for connecting external options are also included in this chapter.

Chapter 5, “Solving Problems,” contains information to help you solve simple problems that you might encounter with your server. This chapter includes an overview of diagnostic tools, instructions for testing the server, lists of error messages, and troubleshooting charts. This chapter also contains information about checking the server for damage, and resolving configuration conflicts.

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