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ServerGuide features

Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide

program. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide Setup

and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are supported on

all server models.

The ServerGuide program has the following features:

v An easy-to-use interface

v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected

v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware

v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during

The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:

v Sets system date and time

v Detects the RAID adapter or controller and runs the SAS RAID configuration

v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines

v Detects installed optional hardware devices and provides updated device drivers

v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems

v Includes an online readme file with links to tips for hardware and

Setup and configuration overview

This topic provides general information about using the ServerGuide Setup and

Installation CD.

When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup

diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The

setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up your server

model. On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or integrated SCSI controller with

RAID capabilities, you can run the SCSI RAID configuration program to create

logical drives.

Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the

ServerGuide program.

IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145, 7146, 7143, and 7191: Problem Determination and Service Guide

program (with LSI chip sets for ServeRAID adapters only)

whether a later level is available from the CD

for most adapters and devices

operating-system installation

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