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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 the server to configure basic hardware features and
to simplify your operating-system installation.
Note: If you are installing a Linux operating system on your server, you can use
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 Baseboard management controller firmware update program
v RAID configuration programs
For more information about these programs, see "Configuring your server" in the
User's Guide on the IBM Eserver Documentation 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 installed hardware options, configure the server
hardware, provide device drivers, and help you install your 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. If the CD does not start, see "ServerGuide
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to:
Installing your operating system without using ServerGuide
After you configure the server hardware, complete the following steps to download
the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Support Web site.
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ServerGuide, version 7.2.05 or later, to set up and configure your hardware;
then, install a Linux operating system using the procedure in "Installing your
operating system without using ServerGuide."
– LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
– ServeRAID Manager
problems" on page 43.
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 operating-system
CD.
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