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EasyStartup overview
The EasyStartup program requires a supported Lenovo server with an enabled,
startable (bootable) DVD drive. In addition to the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD,
you also must have the operating-system installation CD or DVD and the product
key or installation number for the operating system (if provided).
The EasyStartup program performs the following tasks:
v Detects installed hardware devices
v Guides you through the process of configuring one or more RAID controllers
and optionally saves the settings in a RAID response file
v Guides you through the process of creating a response file for the unattended
installation of the operating system
v Enables you to create scripts or commands that run at the end of the operating
system installation process
v Facilitates the installation of the ThinkServer EasyManage products and
DVD-burning software (Windows installations only)
v Prepares the hard disk for installation
v Prompts you to insert the operating-system installation disc
v Initiates an unattended installation of the operating system and device drivers
Setup and configuration
When you start the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, you will be prompted for the
following:
v Select the language in which you want to view the program.
v Select the language of the keyboard you will be using with the program.
Note:
The following language keyboards are supported: English, French, German,
Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Italian, and Dutch.
You will then see one or more reminders about configuring storage devices, and
then you will be presented with the Lenovo License Agreement. Read the license
agreement carefully. You must agree with terms in order to continue.
After agreeing to the license agreement, you will be given the following choices:
v Continue to the main program interface
v Use a shortcut to install an operating system based a response file that you
previously created using the EasyStartup program
v Use a short cut to configure RAID controllers based on a RAID response file that
you previously created using the EasyStartup program
If
you continue to the main program interface, you will have the following
selectable options:
v Compatibility notes: This selection provides information about the operating
systems and server configurations supported by that version of the EasyStartup
program.
v User Guide: This selection provides information about the features provided by
that version of the EasyStartup program.
v Hardware list: This selection displays a list of hardware devices detected by the
EasyStartup program.
v Configure RAID: This selection enables you to view the current RAID
configuration for each installed RAID controller and make changes if needed.
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