IBM SC32-P020-00 manual Features at a glance, Following is a summary of ServerGuide features

Features at a glance

The following is a summary of ServerGuide features.

Note: Exact features and functions can vary with different versions of the ServerGuide software. To learn more about the version that you have, start the Setup and Installation CD and view the online Overview.

Setup and Installation CD	Setup and Installation CD	Setup and Installation CD
Note: The ServerGuide program	(continued)	(continued)
requires a supported IBM server with	v Checks the system BIOS code and	v Creates a Setup Replication
an enabled startable (bootable)	microcode (firmware) levels of	Diskette for replicating setup
CD-ROM drive. Not all features are		selections for other servers of the
	supported options to determine
supported on all models.		same model.
	whether a later level is available
v Sets system date and time.		v Provides diskette-free installation
	from the CD. You can perform
v Detects the ServeRAID adapter or	updates without the use of	for supported operating systems.
controller and runs the ServeRAID	diskettes.	v Provides a replicated installation
configuration program.	v Provides the Performance	path for multiple installations of
v Updates the licensed internal code		supported operating systems.
	Optimizer program to easily tune
(firmware) level without creating		v Includes an online README file
	your ServeRAID adapter settings
diskettes.		with links to tips for your hardware
	for your server environment.
		and NOS installation.
	v Creates a System Partition on the
		Note: Installation requires your NOS
	default drive. You can run
		CD.
	server-specific utility programs after
	setup.
	v Detects installed hardware options
	and provides updated device
	drivers for most adapters and
	devices.

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