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Features at a glance
The following is a summary of ServerGuide features.
Note: Exact features and functions can vary with different versions of the
ServerGuide software. To learn more about the version that you have, start
the Setup and Installation CD and view the online Overview.
Setup and Installation CD
Note: The ServerGuide program
requires a supported IBM server with
an enabled startable (bootable)
CD-ROM drive. Not all features are
supported on all models.
v Sets system date and time.
v Detects the ServeRAID adapter or
controller and runs the ServeRAID
configuration program.
v Updates the licensed internal code
(firmware) level without creating
diskettes.
Setup and Installation CD
(continued)
v Checks the system BIOS code and
microcode (firmware) levels of
supported options to determine
whether a later level is available
from the CD. You can perform
updates without the use of
diskettes.
v Provides the Performance
Optimizer program to easily tune
your ServeRAID adapter settings
for your server environment.
v Creates a System Partition on the
default drive. You can run
server-specific utility programs after
setup.
v Detects installed hardware options
and provides updated device
drivers for most adapters and
devices.
Setup and Installation CD
(continued)
v Creates a Setup Replication
Diskette for replicating setup
selections for other servers of the
same model.
v Provides diskette-free installation
for supported operating systems.
v Provides a replicated installation
path for multiple installations of
supported operating systems.
v Includes an online README file
with links to tips for your hardware
and NOS installation.
Note: Installation requires your NOS
CD.
24 IBM xSeries 255 Type 8685: User’s Guide