Lenovo RD430 manual Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program

4.Remove the server cover. See “Removing the server cover” on page 83.

5.Locate the BIOS recovery switch on the system board. See “System board jumpers and switches” on page 50. Then, remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might impede your access to the switch.

6.Move the BIOS recovery switch from the default off position to the on position.

7.Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables. Then, reinstall the server cover. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 174.

8.Connect the server to an ac power source and then start the server from the bootable USB key that contains the amiboot.rom file. The recovery process starts. After the recovery process is completed, your server will automatically turn off.

9.Repeat step 2 through step 5.

10.Move the BIOS recovery switch back to the off position.

11.Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables. Then, reinstall the server cover. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 174.

12.Connect the server to an ac power source and turn on the server. The BIOS settings recover to the factory default settings. You need to check and configure the BIOS settings for your specific needs. See “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 59.

Note: If you cannot recover the BIOS after using the instructions in this topic, the BIOS read-only memory (ROM) might be damaged and you need to replace the system board. Contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center.

Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program

This topic guides you to use the ThinkServer EasyStartup program to set up and configure your server.

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported Windows and Linux operating systems and device drivers on your server. The program works in conjunction with your Windows or Linux operating system installation disc to automate the process of installing the operating system and associated device drivers. This program is provided with your server on a self-starting (bootable) ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD. The user guide for the program also is on the DVD and can be accessed directly from the program interface.

If you do not have a ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, you also can download an ISO image from the Lenovo Support Web site and make a disc by yourself.

To download the ThinkServer EasyStartup program image and burn it into a disc, do the following:

1.Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate the ThinkServer EasyStartup program.

2.Download the ISO image for the ThinkServer EasyStartup program and the readme file. The readme file contains important information about the ThinkServer EasyStartup program.

3.Print the readme file and read it carefully.

4.Use an optical drive and any DVD burning software to create a bootable disc with the ISO image.

Features of the ThinkServer EasyStartup program

This topic lists the features of the ThinkServer EasyStartup program.

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program has the following features:

• Contained in a self-starting (bootable) DVD

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