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v Select Del to delete this virtual disk.
v Select Locate and the LEDs flash on the physical drives used by this virtual disk.
v Select Fast or Slow to initialize this virtual disk.
Attention: Before you run an initialization, back up any data on the virtual disk that you want to
save. All data on the virtual disk is lost when you initialize it.
Using the EasyStartup DVD
The EasyStartup DVD simplifies the process of configuring your RAID controllers and installing an
operating system. The program works in conjunction with your Windows or Linux operating-system
installation disc to automate the process of installing the operating system and associated device drivers.
If you did not receive an EasyStartup DVD with your server, you can download an image from the
Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support
The EasyStartup program has the following features:
v Self-booting DVD
v Easy-to-use, language-selectable interface
v Integrated help system
v Automatic hardware detection
v RAID configuration utility
v Device drivers (based on the server model and detected devices)
v Selectable partition size and file system type
v Support for Windows, Red Hat, and SUSE Server operating systems
v Installs the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save time
v Creates a reusable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to make
future installations even faster
Before you use the EasyStartup DVD
Functionality and supported operating systems can vary with different versions of the EasyStartup
program. To learn more about the version you have, do the following:
1. Insert the EasyStartup DVD and restart the server.
2. Advance to the Home screen.
3. Click Compatibility notes. The compatibility notes feature provides detailed information about the
RAID controllers, operating systems, and server configurations supported by that version of the
EasyStartup program.
4. Click User Guide. The user guide provides an overview of the various functions provided by that
version of the EasyStartup program.
Before using the EasyStartup program to install an operating system, make sure any external storage
devices and fiber channels are configured correctly.
EasyStartup overview
The EasyStartup program requires a supported Lenovo server with an enabled, startable (bootable) DVD
drive. In addition to the EasyStartup DVD, you also must have the operating-system installation CD or
DVD and the product key or installation number for the operating system (if provided).
The EasyStartup program performs the following tasks:
v Detects installed hardware devices
v Guides you through the process of configuring one or more RAID controllers
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