Software - Intel R1000GL Series Quick Installation User's Manual

General Installation Process
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• BIOS, Drivers, and Operating System Installation
A.
Update the System Software:
Update the System BIOS, ME Firmware, BMC Firmware, and FRU & SDR data, using the latest versions posted for this product at
http://www.intel.com/support.
NOTE: The FRUSDR utility must be run for full platform management functionality.
B. Configure your RAID Controller:
If using a RAID card, use the instructions provided with the RAID controller. If using on-board RAID, you must activate RAID in the BIOS setup. See the Intel
System R1000GZ/GL Service Guide for more information.
C. Install your Operating System:
Use the instructions provided with the RAID controller and with the operating system.
D. Install Operating System Drivers:
With the operating system running, insert the Intel
autorun and allow you to select the appropriate drivers to install. On other operating systems, browse the DVD folders to locate and install the driver files.
E. Install Intel® System Management Software (optional):
Download the latest version of the Intel
install the software.
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Server Deployment and Management DVD. If using a Microsoft Windows* operating system, the Express Installer will
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System Management Software from http://www.intel.com/go/servermanagement
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and use the instructions provided at that link to