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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 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 performs the following tasks:
v Sets system date and time
v Detects an installed SAS RAID adapter or controller and runs the SAS RAID
v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines
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 your hardware and operating
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 server model. The
setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up the server model.
On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID
capabilities, you can run the Adaptec RAID configuration programs to create logical
drives.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
ServerGuide program.
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.
Typical operating system installation
The ServerGuide program can reduce the time it takes to install an operating
system. It provides the device drivers that are required for your hardware and for
the operating system that you are installing. This section describes a typical
ServerGuide operating-system installation.
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
ServerGuide program.
1. After you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation
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configuration program
whether a later level is available from the CD
adapters and devices
system installation
adapter.
program starts. (You will need your operating-system CD to complete the
installation.)
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