Chapter 4.Using The Serverguide Cds - IBM eServer 200 xSeries User Reference Manual

Chapter 4. Using the ServerGuide CDs
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 network operating system (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If a newer version of the ServerGuide software is available, you can purchase an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:
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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 ServeRAID adapter
settings for your server environment
A system BIOS update program, which updates the BIOS code 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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