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Chapter 4. Configuring the server
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and
installation tools that are specifically designed for the server. Use this CD during the
initial installation of the server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify
the operating-system installation. (See “Using the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD” for more information.)
In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you can use the following
configuration programs to customize the server hardware:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
v SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program (hot-swap SAS/SATA models only)
Use the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program to configure devices that are
attached to the SAS/SATA controller (hot-swap SAS/SATA models only). For
information about using this program, see “Using the SAS/SATA Configuration
Utility program (hot-swap SAS/SATA models only)” on page 40.
v Adaptec
®
HostRAID
™
configuration programs
– Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility programs (for Serial ATA RAID)
– SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program
v
ServeRAID Manager
v Boot Menu program
v Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program
For
more information about these programs, see “Configuring the server” in the
User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide
™
Setup and Installation CD provides state-of-the-art programs to
detect the server model and hardware options that are installed, configure the
server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you install the operating system.
For information about the supported operating-system versions, see the label on the
CD. If the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with the server, you
can download the latest version from http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/
MIGR-4ZKPPT.html.
Important::
If your server comes preloaded with an operating system and software,
you do not need to use the IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD to install the operating system. This will overwrite the existing
preload.
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 63.
2. Follow the instructions that appear 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 the operating system
and adapter.
e. Start the setup and hardware configuration programs.
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