IBM 704 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.