IBM 71453RU manual ServerGuide features, Setup and configuration overview

To start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps:

1.Insert the CD, and restart the server. If the CD does not start, see "ServerGuide problems" in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM Documentation CD.

2.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the following tasks:

a.Select your language.

b.Select your keyboard layout and country.

c.View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.

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

e.Start the operating-system installation. you will need your operating-system CD.

ServerGuide features

Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are supported on all server models.

The ServerGuide program has the following features:

vAn easy-to-use interface

vDiskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected hardware

vDevice drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware

vOperating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup

The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:

vSets system date and time

vDetects the RAID adapter or controller and runs the SAS RAID configuration program (with LSI chip sets for ServeRAID adapters only)

vChecks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines whether a later level is available from the CD

vDetects installed optional hardware devices 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 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.

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