Setup And Configuration Overview - IBM 8670 - Eserver xSeries 345 User Manual

The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled
startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD, you must have your operating-system CD to install your 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 Updates the licensed internal code (firmware) level without diskettes.
v Checks the system BIOS code and microcode (firmware) levels of supported
v Creates a System Partition on the default drive. You can run server-specific utility
v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most
v Creates a setup-replication diskette for replicating setup selections for other
v Provides diskette-free installation for supported operating systems.
v Provides a replicated installation path for multiple installations of supported
v Includes an online README file with links to tips for your 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 server model. The
ServerGuide program checks your system BIOS, service processors, and other
system hardware to determine if system updates are available. 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
When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program performs
the following tasks:
v The ServerGuide program prompts you for your language, country, and keyboard
v The ServerGuide program displays choices for running the configuration
v If you select the Custom Configuration method, the following features are
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RAID capabilities and runs the SCSI RAID configuration program.
options to determine whether a later level is available from the CD. You can
perform updates without using diskettes.
programs after setup.
adapters and devices.
servers of the same model.
operating systems.
operating-system installation.
ServerGuide program.
layout. (This information is stored and later passed to the operating-system
installation program.)
programs. For example:
– The Express Configuration method runs the required programs for your
server, based on the hardware that is detected.
– The Custom Configuration method displays all programs that are available for
your server, and you decide which programs to run.
– The Replicated Configuration method provides the option of duplicating your
setup selections to other servers that are the same model.
optional. If you select the Express Configuration method, some or all of these
features are run, depending on the hardware that is detected: