Using The Scsiselect Utility Program; Using The Serverguide Cd - IBM eServer xSeries 440 Installation Manual

Using the SCSISelect utility program

SCSISelect is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that you can use to:
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The following sections provide instructions for starting the SCSISelect Utility program.
Note: If your server has a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) adapter
Complete the following steps to start the SCSISelect Utility program:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the <<< Press <CTRL><A> for SCSISelect Utility! >>> prompt appears,
3. When the Would you like to configure the host adapter or run the SCSI
4. Use the arrow keys to select a choice from the menu.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected items;
For more information about using the SCSISelect utility program, see the section on
the SCSISelect utility program in the User's Guide on the IBM Documentation CD.

Using the ServerGuide CD

The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides state-of-the-art programs to
detect the server model and hardware options that are installed, configure the server
hardware, provide device drivers, and helps 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 Setup and Installation CD, and restart the server.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to:
Note: For information on the supported NOS versions, see the Setup and Installation
View the default SCSI IDs
Locate and correct configuration conflicts
installed, use the configuration method that is supplied with the RAID adapter
to view or change SCSI settings for devices attached to the adapter.
press Ctrl+A.
disk utility? question appears, make your selection and press Enter.
• Press Esc to exit the SCSISelect Utility program.
• Press the F5 key to switch between color and monochrome modes (if your
monitor permits).
then, press Enter.
Note: If the ServerGuide CD does not start, see "ServerGuide startup problems"
on page 51.
a. Select your language.
b. Select your country and keyboard layout.
c. View the Overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
d. View the README file to review installation tips about your NOS and adapter.
e. Start the setup and hardware configuration programs.
f. Start the NOS installation. You will need your copy of the NOS CD.
CD label.
Chapter 4. Configuring your server
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