Chapter 4. Configuring The Server; Using The Thinkserver Easystartup Program - Lenovo ThinkServer RD120 Installation Manual

Chapter 4. Configuring the server

Lenovo provides a number of programs to assist you with getting your server up
and running quickly.
v ThinkServer EasyStartup program
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
v RAID Configuration Utility program
v Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program:
v ThinkServer EasyManage products
For more information about these programs, see "Configuring the server" in the
User Guide on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD.

Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of installing the
operating system and devices drivers by performing the following tasks:
v Detects installed hardware devices
v Guides you through the process of creating a response file
v Prepares the hard disk for installation
v Prompts you to insert the operating-system installation disc
v Initiates an unattended installation of the operating system and device drivers for
The program is contained on the ThinkServer EasyStartup disc provided with your
server. If you did not receive a ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD with your server, you
can download an ISO image of the DVD from http://www.lenovo.com/support. The
program has a built-in help system and User Guide to answer any questions you
might have. The program also provides compatibility notes to help you determine
what server configurations and operating systems are supported by that specific
version of the program.
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This program simplifies the process of installing supported operating systems and
device drivers. It is on the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD provided with your
server. For details, see "Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program."
This program enables you to configure hardware settings and preferences in the
BIOS. For details, see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page
42
Use this program to do the following tasks:
– Perform a low-level format on a hard disk drive
– View or change IDs for attached devices
– Set protocol parameters on hard disk drives
Use this program to configure the network as a startable (bootable) device or
specify where the network startup option is displayed in the startup sequence.
For additional information, see "Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers" on
page 43.
ThinkServer EasyManage Core Server and ThinkServer EasyManage Agent work
together to provide centralized hardware and software inventory management
and secure automated system management through a single console. See
"Installing ThinkServer EasyManage software" on page 41.
most adapters and devices
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