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The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM blade server that is associated
with an enabled startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. In addition to the ServerGuide
Setup and Installation CD, you must have the operating-system CD to install the
operating system.
The ServerGuide program has the following features:
v Sets system date and time
v Detects the SCSI RAID adapter, controller, or integrated SCSI controller with
v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines
v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most
v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems
v Includes an online readme file with links to tips for the hardware and
Setup and configuration overview
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 blade server model.
The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up the blade
server. On a blade server with an optional SCSI storage expansion unit, you can
run the SCSI RAID configuration program to create logical drives.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program prompts
you to complete the following tasks:
v Select your language.
v Select your keyboard layout and country.
v View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
v View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and
v Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system CD.
Typical operating-system installation
You can use the ServerGuide program to shorten the installation time. The
ServerGuide program provides the device drivers that are required for the hardware
and for the operating system that you are installing. This section describes a typical
ServerGuide operating-system installation.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
1. After you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation
2. The ServerGuide program stores information about the blade server model,
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RAID capabilities and runs the SCSI RAID configuration program (with LSI chip
sets for ServeRAID adapters only)
whether a later level is available from the CD
adapters and devices
operating-system installation
ServerGuide program.
adapter.
ServerGuide program.
program starts. (You will need the operating-system CD to complete the
installation.)
service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. Then, the
program checks the CD for newer device drivers. This information is stored and
then passed to the operating-system installation program.
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