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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/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/serverguide/
sub.html.
The ServerGuide program has the following features to make setup easier:
v An easy-to-use interface
v Diskette-free setup and configuration programs that are based on detected
v Device drivers that are provided for the blade server model and detected
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 blade server models.
The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM blade server that is associated
with an enabled startable (bootable) CD-ROM drive. In addition to the ServerGuide
Setup and Installation CD, you must have the operating-system CD to install the
operating system.
The ServerGuide program has the following features:
v Sets system date and time
v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most
v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems
v Includes an online readme file with links to tips for the hardware and
Setup and configuration overview
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 blade server model.
The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up the blade
server.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program prompts
you to complete the following tasks:
v Select your language.
v Select your keyboard layout and country.
v View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
v View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and
v Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system CD.
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hardware
hardware
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adapters and devices
operating-system installation
ServerGuide program.
adapter.
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