Chapter 2. Configuring The Server; Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd; Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program - IBM 8676 - Eserver xSeries 335 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

Chapter 2. Configuring the server

The ServerGuide
installation tools that are specifically designed for the IBM server. Use this CD
during the initial installation of the server to configure basic hardware features and
to simplify the operating-system installation.
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 LSI Logic Configuration utility program
v ServeRAID
v Integrated system management firmware update utility
v IBM Director

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 the operating
system. For information about the supported operating-system versions, see the
label on the CD.
Complete the following steps to start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD:
1. Insert the CD, and restart the server.
2. Follow the instructions 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
v Set passwords
Complete the following steps to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:
1. Turn on the server and watch the monitor screen.
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Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and
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configuration programs
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 the operating system
and adapter.
e. Start the setup and hardware configuration programs.
f. Start the operating-system installation. You will need the operating-system
CD.
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