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Chapter 4. Configuring the server
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and
installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM
during the initial installation of your server to configure basic hardware features and
to simplify your operating system installation. (See "Using the ServerGuide Setup
and Installation CD" for more information.)
In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you can use the following
configuration programs to customize the server hardware:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
v Boot Menu program
v Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent
v Ethernet controller configuration
For more information about these programs, see "Configuring your server" in the
User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides state-of-the-art programs to
detect the server model and hardware options that are installed, configure the
server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you install the operating system.
For information about the supported operating-system versions, see the label on the
CD. If the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with your server,
you can download the latest version from the ServerGuide Web page at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html.
To start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps:
1. Insert the CD, and restart the server. If the CD does not start, see "ServerGuide
2. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to:
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS code. You can use it to:
v Change interrupt request (IRQ) settings
v Change the startup drive sequence
v Configure serial-port assignments
v Enable USB keyboard and mouse support
v Resolve configuration conflicts
v Set the date and time
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problems" on page 46.
a. Select your language.
b. Select your keyboard layout and country.
c. View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
d. View the readme file to review installation tips about your operating system
and adapter.
e. Start the setup and hardware configuration programs.
f. Start the operating system installation. You will need your copy of the
operating-system CD.
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server. Use this CD
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