Lenovo 6436, 6438, 6437, 6435 manual Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program

Table 3. Configuration and management applications for RAID arrays (continued)

	RAID array configuration	RAID array management
	(before operating system is	(after operating system is
Server configuration	installed)	installed)
ServeRAID-MR10i adapter	WebBIOS Configuration	WebBIOS Configuration
installed (2.5-inch drive	Utility (Ctrl+H during server	Utility (Ctrl+H during server
models only)	startup), BIOS	startup), MegaCLI
	Configuration/Setup Utility	(command-line interface)
	program (Ctrl+A during server
	startup), ServerGuide

For more information about these programs, see “Configuring the server” in the

User Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.

Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of installing the operating system and devices drivers by performing the following tasks:

vDetects installed hardware devices

vGuides you through the process of creating a response file

vPrepares the hard disk for installation

vPrompts you to insert the operating-system installation disc

vInitiates an unattended installation of the operating system and device drivers for most adapters and devices

The program is contained on the ThinkServer EasyUpdate disc provided with your server. If you did not receive an EasyStartup DVD with your server, you can download an ISO image of the DVD from http://www.lenovo.com/support. The program has a built-in help system and User Guide to answer any questions you might have. The program also provides compatibility notes to help you determine what server configurations and operating systems are supported by that specific version of the program.

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program also enables you to save the response file on a USB device or diskette for reuse, and an option that enables you to install an operating systems using the saved response. This option is useful if you intend to install the same operating system on similarly configured ThinkServer servers.

Notes:

1.If you intend to implement a RAID, make sure your storage controller or RAID adapter is configured correctly before you use the ThinkServer EasyStartup program to install the operating system.

2.If you are using any external storage devices or fiber channels, use the utilities provided with the device. You also will have to provide the device drivers for these devices and install them after the EasyStartup program finishes installing the operating system.

3.The EasyStartup DVD requires that you have a DVD drive that is configured as your first device in the startup sequence. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to view or change your startup sequence. See “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 34.

4.To install an operating system, you need the operating system installation disc (CD or DVD) and the associated product key, if one was provided.

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