Serverguide Features; Setup And Configuration Overview - Lenovo x3530 M4 Installation And Service Manual

The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled startable (bootable) CD drive.
In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you must have your operating-system CD to
install the operating system.
To start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps:
1. Insert the CD, and restart the server. If the CD does not start, see "ServerGuide problems" on page 139.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the following steps:
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 for your operating system and adapter.
e. Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system CD.

ServerGuide features

This information provides an overview of the ServerGuide features.
Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program. To learn more
about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD and view the online
overview. Not all features are supported on all server models.
The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:
• Sets system date and time
• Detects the RAID adapter or controller and runs the SAS/SATA RAID configuration program
• Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines whether a later level is
available from the CD
• Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices
• Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems
• Includes an online readme file with links to tips for your hardware and operating-system installation

Setup and configuration overview

Use this information for the ServerGuide setup and configuration.
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 server model. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are
required to set up your server model. On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or SAS/SATA controller with
RAID capabilities, you can run the SAS/SATA RAID configuration program to create logical drives.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program.
Typical operating-system installation
This section details the ServerGuide typical operating-system installation.
The ServerGuide program can reduce the time it takes to install an operating system. It provides the device
drivers that are required for your hardware and for the operating system that you are installing. This section
describes a typical ServerGuide operating-system installation.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program.
1. After you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation program starts. (You
will need your operating-system CD to complete the installation.)
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