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v Clear CMOS settings by changing the position of the CMOS recovery jumper
v Remove the battery and then install the battery. See the Option Installation Guide
Power-on password
If a power-on password is set, when you turn on the server, the system startup will
not be completed until you type the power-on password. You can use any
combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for the password.
Administrator password
If an administrator password is set, you must type the administrator password for
access to the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu. You can use any combination of
up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for the password.
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD includes an easy-to-use setup and
installation program that is specifically designed for your IBM server. The
ServerGuide program detects the server model and hardware options that are
installed and uses that information during setup to configure the hardware. The
ServerGuide program simplifies operating system installations by providing updated
device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically.
If a later version of the ServerGuide program is available, you can download a free
image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, or you can purchase the CD.
To download the image, go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at
http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. To purchase the latest
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site
at http://www.ibm.com/pc/coupon/.
The ServerGuide program has the following features to make setup easier:
v An easy-to-use interface with online help
v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected
v Performance Optimizer program, which easily tunes your SCSI RAID adapter
v A system BIOS update program, which updates the BIOS code directly from the
v Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware
v Operating system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during
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 requires a supported IBM server with an enabled
startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD, you must have your operating system CD to install your operating
system.
(JBAT1). See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on
the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for instructions.
on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for instructions.
hardware
settings for your server environment
CD
setup
Chapter 2. Configuring your server
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