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Chapter 4. Configuring the server
Lenovo provides a number of programs to assist you with getting your server up
and running quickly.
v ThinkServer EasyStartup program
This program simplifies the process of installing the operating system and
devices drivers. It is on the ThinkServer ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD provided
with your server. For details, see “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program.”
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
This program enables you to configure hardware settings and preferences in the
BIOS. For details, see “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page
43
v RAID configuration programs
– Adaptec RAID (HOSTRaid) Configuration Utility program:
This program is part of the BIOS code on models that have an integrated
ServeRAID-8e (Adaptec HostRAID) controller.
– LSI Configuration Utility
This program is part of the BIOS code on models with an optional LSI storage
controller with RAID capability.
v Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program:
Use this program to configure the network as a startable (bootable) device or
specify where the network startup option is displayed in the startup sequence.
For additional information, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on
page 43.
v Baseboard management controller SMBridge management utility program:
Use these programs to configure the baseboard management controller,
download firmware updates, download SDR/FRU updates, and remotely manage
a network.
v ThinkServer EasyManage products
ThinkServer EasyManage Core Server and ThinkServer EasyManage Remote
Client work together to provide centralized hardware and software inventory
management and secure automated system management through a single
console. See “Using ThinkServer EasyManage products” on page 43.
For more information about these programs, see “Configuring the server” in the
User Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.
Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program
The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of installing the
operating system and devices drivers by performing the following tasks:
v Detects installed hardware devices
v Guides you through the process of creating a response file
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 for
most adapters and devices
The
program is contained on the ThinkServer EasyUpdate disc provided with your
server. If you did not receive an ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD with your server,
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