
Chapter 4. Configuring the server
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. Use this CD during the initial installation of the server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify the
In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you can use the following configuration programs to customize the server hardware:
vConfiguration/Setup Utility program
vIntegrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program
vBaseboard management controller utility programs
vRAID configuration programs
–Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program or ServeRAID Manager to configure an array of
–Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program
–ServeRAID Manager
vBoot Menu program
vBroadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program
For more information about these programs, see “Configuring the server” in the
User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides
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” on page 88.
2.Follow the instructions on the screen to:
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 about your operating system and adapter.
e.Start the setup and hardware configuration programs.
f.Start the
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