Serverguide Features - IBM System x3650 M4 Type 7915 Installation And User Manual

download the CD, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/
docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-GUIDE and click IBM Service and Support Site.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
To start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps:
1. Insert the CD, and restart the server. If the CD does not start, see "ServerGuide
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to:
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
v Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware
v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during
Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the
ServerGuide program.

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 your operating-system CD to install the operating system.
The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:
v Sets system date and time
v Detects the RAID adapter or controller and runs the SAS/SATA 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
Problems" in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the System x
Documentation CD.
a. Select your language.
b. Select your keyboard layout and country.
c. View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
d. View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and
adapter.
e. Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system
CD.
hardware
setup
configuration program
whether a later level is available from the CD
adapters and devices
operating-system installation
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