Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd; Serverguide Features - IBM 436854u - System x3200 M2 5U Mini Tower Server User Manual

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD contains a setup and installation
program that is designed for your server. The ServerGuide program detects the
server model and optional hardware devices 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 the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with the server, you can
download a free image of the CD or purchase the CD from the ServerGuide
fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/
sub.html. To download the free image, click IBM Service and Support Site.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from that is described in this document.
The ServerGuide program has the following features:
v An easy-to-use interface
v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected
v ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your ServeRAID adapter with
v LSI Configuration Utility program that you use to set up and configure RAID
v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware
v File-system type that is selectable during setup

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 or DVD drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD, you must have the operating-system CD or DVD to install the
operating system.
The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:
v Sets system date and time
v Detects an installed ServeRAID adapter and runs the SAS/SATA RAID
v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines
v Detects installed optional hardware devices and provides updated device drivers
v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems
hardware
RAID capabilities
arrays.
Note: The LSI Configuration Utility program on the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD provides limited RAID capability. Use the LSI Configuration Utility
program that is integrated in the BIOS to get the full range of RAID configuration
capabilities. Start the server and watch the monitor; at the prompt <<< Press
<CTRL><C> to start LSI Configuration Utility >>> press Ctrl+C.
configuration program
whether a later level is available from the CD
for most adapters and devices
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