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Software programs
This topic provides information about the software programs that you can use to set up, use, and maintain
the server.
To download the software programs, go to the Lenovo Support Web site at
and follow the instructions on the Web page.
For detailed information about using the program, refer to the help system or user guide of the program.
ThinkServer EasyStartup
The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported
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with your Windows or Linux operating system installation disc to automate the process of installing the
operating system and associated device drivers. You can download the ISO image for the ThinkServer
EasyStartup program from the Lenovo Support Web site and burn it into a disc or a USB flash drive. For
detailed information, see "Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program" on page 39.
ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater
The ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program (hereinafter referred to as Firmware Updater)
enables you to maintain your server firmware up to date and helps you avoid unnecessary server outages.
Firmware Updater is provided on the Lenovo Support Web site.
To update your system firmware using Firmware Updater, do the following:
Note: Before distributing firmware updates to a server, ensure that your server can restart successfully
without encountering hardware problems.
1. Go to
http://www.lenovo.com/drivers
Updater.
2. Download the ISO image for Firmware Updater and the TXT file that contains the installation
instructions.
3. Use any CD or DVD burning software to create a bootable disc with the ISO image.
4. Print the TXT file and follow the instructions to use Firmware Updater to update your system firmware.
Lenovo ThinkServer Power Planner
The Lenovo Thinkserver Power Planner program provides information about the power consumption and
electric current calculation based on the different configurations of servers and other devices. The program
also helps to plan servers and devices deployment in an efficient way.
For detailed information about using the Lenovo ThinkServer Power Planner program, refer to the help
system of the program.
Lenovo ThinkServer Diagnostics
The Lenovo ThinkServer Diagnostics program enables you to diagnose server problems offline, perform
some diagnostic tests, and collect system information. Examples of the system information include basic
operating-system information, hardware information, SEL, RAID log, and so on. Depending on the model,
your server might come with one of the following diagnostic program editions:
• Lenovo ThinkServer Diagnostics Embedded Edition
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operating systems and device drivers on your server. The program works
and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate Firmware
http://www.lenovo.com/support
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Product overview
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