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you can download an ISO image of the DVD from http://www.lenovo.com/support.
The program has a built-in help system and User Guide to answer any questions
you might have. The program also provides compatibility notes to help you
determine what server configurations and operating systems are supported by that
specific version of the program.
The ThinkServer EasyStartup program also enables you to save the response file
on a USB device or diskette for reuse, and an option that enables you to install an
operating systems using the saved response. This option is useful if you intend to
install the same operating system on similarly configured ThinkServer servers.
Notes:
1. If you intend to implement a RAID, make sure your storage controller or RAID
adapter is configured correctly before you use the ThinkServer EasyStartup
program to install the operating system.
2. If you are using any external storage devices or fiber channels, use the utilities
provided with the device. You also will have to provide the device drivers for
these devices and install them after the EasyStartup program finishes installing
the operating system.
3. The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD requires that you have a DVD drive that is
configured as your first device in the startup sequence. Use the
Configuration/Setup Utility program to view or change your startup sequence.
See “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 43.
4. To install an operating system, you need the operating system installation disc
(CD or DVD) and the associated product key, if one was provided.
To
start the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, do the following:
1. Insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and restart the server. If the
EasyStartup program does not start, see “EasyStartup problems” on page 64.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen and continue to the main interface.
3. When you arrive at the Home screen, do any of the following:
v Click Compatibility notes to view detailed information about the operating
systems and server configurations supported by that version of the
EasyStartup program.
v Click User Guide to view an overview of the various functions provided by
that version of the EasyStartup program.
v Click Hardware list to view a list of hardware detected by the ThinkServer
EasyStartup program.
v Click Install operating system to begin the process of creating a response file
and installing the operating system. As part of this procedure you will be
given the opportunity to include the ThinkServer EasyUpdate program and
the ThinkServer EasyManage products (ThinkServer EasyManage Core
Server or ThinkVantage EasyManage Remote Client) as part of the
installation process. You also can provide one or more command-line based
instructions to be run at the end of the operating system installation process.
Click About to view version information and legal notices.
To
use the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD to install an operation system using a
preexisting response file, do the following:
1. Insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and restart the server. If the
EasyStartup program does not start, see “EasyStartup problems” on page 64.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen until you get to the Start option screen.
3. When the Start option screen is displayed, do the following:
42 ThinkServer RD120 Types 6444, 6445, 6446, and 6447: Installation Guide