Chapter 4. Configuring The Server; Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd - IBM 8647 - Eserver xSeries 225 Installation Manual

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 server. Use this CD
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 your server hardware:
v Configuration/Setup Utility
v LSI Logic Configuration Utility
v ServeRAID Manager
This section provides the instructions for starting the utility programs. See the
User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for detailed instructions for
using the configuration programs and ServerGuide Setup and Installation 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, configures the
server hardware, provides device drivers, and helps you install your operating
system. For information about the supported operating-system versions, see the
label on the CD.
1. Insert the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, and restart the server. If the
2. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to:
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This program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that comes
with your server. You can use this program to configure serial- and
parallel-connector assignments, change the drive startup sequence, set the date
and time, and set passwords. For more information about how to start this utility,
see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 42.
With the built-in LSI Logic Configuration Utility program, you can configure the
integrated SCSI controller and the devices that are attached to it. For information
about how to start this utility, see "Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility
program" on page 43.
The ServeRAID programs come with your server. If your server has a ServeRAID
controller installed, you must use the ServeRAID Configuration program to define
and configure your disk-array subsystem before you install your operating
system. See "Using ServeRAID Manager" on page 43 for more information.
CD does not start, see "ServerGuide problems" on page 55..
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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