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Chapter 4. Using the ServerGuide CDs 23
• ServerGuide displays choices for running the configuration programs. For
example:
— The Express Configuration method runs the required programs for your
server, based on the hardware that is detected.
— The Custom Configuration method displays all programs that are available
for your server, and you decide which programs to run.
— The Replicated Configuration method provides the option of duplicating
your setup selections to other servers that are the same xSeries 220 model.
• If you select the Custom Configuration method, the following programs are
optional. If you select the Express Configuration method, some or all of these
programs are run, depending on the hardware that is detected.
— The Set Date and Time feature is provided so that you do not have to use the
Configuration/Setup Utility program to access these settings.
— ServerGuide checks the server BIOS and microcode (firmware) levels for
supported options and then checks the CD for a newer level. CD content can
be newer than the hardware. ServerGuide can perform a flash update of the
BIOS.
— The ServeRAID configuration program starts, leading you through the
entire configuration process.
— The Performance Optimizer program easily tunes your server for your
environment.
— ServerGuide creates a System Partition on the default drive.
• ServerGuide displays a confirmation summary, so that you will know when you
have completed all the required tasks. Then, you are ready to install your NOS.
Notes:
1. Plug and Play adapters are configured automatically. Non-Plug and Play adapters
or non-IBM adapters might require switch settings, additional device drivers, and
installation after the NOS is installed. See the documentation that comes with the
adapter.
2. Diagnostics for your server come on a separate diagnostics CD.
System Partition
ServerGuide creates a 50 MB System Partition on the default drive. The System
Partition contains server-specific utility programs such as service processor disk
operating system (DOS) utilities, system diagnostics, flash BIOS updates, and other
programs.
Note: Programs in the System Partition vary by server model, and not all server
models run utility programs from the System Partition. To determine which
ones do, start the Setup and Installation CD and view the online Overview.
After setup is complete, you can access programs in the System Partition by restarting
the server and pressing Alt+F1 when the prompt is displayed. The System Partition
menu displays the programs that are available on your server model.
Typical NOS installation
You can use ServerGuide to shorten your installation time. ServerGuide provides the
necessary device drivers, based on the hardware that you have and the NOS that you
are installing. The following is a brief explanation of a typical ServerGuide NOS
installation.