Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd; Serverguide Features - IBM x3400 - System - 7975 User Manual

up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for the password. The Administrator
Password choice is on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBM
Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed.
Resetting passwords
If you forget the power-on password or administrator password, you can change the
switch position of the clear CMOS switch (SW4) on the system board to bypass the
power-on password and administrator password check. This enables you to reset
the power-on password and administrator password.

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 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.
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/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/sys_migration/
serverguide/sub.html.
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 or
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 to install the operating
system.
The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:
v Sets system date and time
v Detects an installed RAID adapter or controller and runs the RAID configuration
v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines
v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most
hardware
integrated SAS or SATA controller with RAID capabilities
program
whether a later level is available from the CD
adapters and devices
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