Chapter 4.Using The Serverguide Cds - IBM eserver xSeries 350 User Reference Manual

Chapter 4. Using the ServerGuide CDs
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The ServerGuide CDs include easy-to-use software setup and installation tools that
are specifically designed for your IBM server. The ServerGuide Setup and Installation
program detects the server model and hardware options that are installed and uses
that information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide tools
simplify NOS installations by providing updated device drivers, and in some cases,
installing them automatically.
If a newer version of the ServerGuide software is available, you can purchase an
update package. For details, see the ServerGuide Updates form that comes with your
server library, or go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/coupon
The ServerGuide software has these features to make setup easier:
• An easy-to-use interface with online help
• Diskette-free setup and configuration programs that are based on detected
hardware
• Performance Optimizer program, which easily tunes your server for your
environment
• A system BIOS update program, which updates the BIOS directly from the CD
• Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware
• NOS partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup
• Powerful application programs and administration tools
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