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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 blade server model.
The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up the blade
server.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
ServerGuide program.
When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program prompts you
to complete the following tasks:
v Select your language.
v Select your keyboard layout and country.
v View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
v View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and
v Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system CD.
Typical operating-system installation
Use this information for a typical ServerGuide operating-system installation.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
ServerGuide program.
The ServerGuide program can reduce the time it takes to install an operating
system. It provides the device drivers that are required for the hardware and for
the operating system that you are installing. This section describes a typical
ServerGuide operating-system installation.
1. After you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation
2. The ServerGuide program stores information about the blade server model,
3. The ServerGuide program presents operating-system partition options that are
4. The ServerGuide program prompts you to insert the operating-system CD and
Installing the operating system without using ServerGuide
Use these instructions to install the operating system on the blade server without
using a ServerGuide.
If you have already configured the blade server hardware and you are not using
the ServerGuide program to install the operating system, complete the following
steps to download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the
IBM Web site.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
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BladeCenter HS12 Type 8014, 8028 or 1916: Problem Determination and Service Guide
adapter.
program starts. (You will need the operating-system CD to complete the
installation.)
service processor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. Then, the
program checks the CD for newer device drivers. This information is stored
and then passed to the operating-system installation program.
based on the operating-system selection and the installed hard disk drives.
restart the server. At this point, the installation program for the operating
system takes control to complete the installation. The BladeCenter CD drive
must be associated with the blade server before you perform this step.
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