Lenovo ThinkServer RD120 Installation Manual page 54

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program also enables you to save the response file
on a USB device or diskette for reuse, and an option that enables you to install an
operating systems using the saved response. This option is useful if you intend to
install the same operating system on similarly configured ThinkServer servers.
Notes:
1. If you intend to implement a RAID, make sure your storage controller or RAID
2. If you are using any external storage devices or fiber channels, use the utilities
3. The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD requires that you have a DVD drive that is
4. To install an operating system, you need the operating system installation disc
To start the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD, do the following:
1. Insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and restart the server. If the
2. Follow the instructions on the screen and continue to the main interface.
3. When you arrive at the Home screen, do any of the following:
To use the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD to install an operation system using a
preexisting response file, do the following:
1. Insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and restart the server. If the
2. Follow the instructions on the screen until you get to the Start option screen.
3. When the Start option screen is displayed, do the following:
4. Follow the remaining instructions on the screen to complete the procedure.
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adapter is configured correctly before you use the ThinkServer EasyStartup
program to install the operating system.
provided with the device. You also will have to provide the device drivers for
these devices and install them after the EasyStartup program finishes installing
the operating system.
configured as your first device in the startup sequence. Use the
Configuration/Setup Utility program to view or change your startup sequence.
See "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 42.
(CD or DVD) and the associated product key, if one was provided.
EasyStartup program does not start, see "EasyStartup problems" on page 50.
v Click Compatibility notes to view detailed information about the operating
systems and server configurations supported by that version of the
EasyStartup program.
v Click User Guide to view an overview of the various functions provided by
that version of the EasyStartup program.
Click Hardware list to view a list of hardware detected by the ThinkServer
v
EasyStartup program.
v Click Install operating system to begin the process of creating a response file
and installing the operating system. As part of this procedure you will be
given the opportunity to include the ThinkServer EasyManage products
(ThinkServer EasyManage Core Server or ThinkServer EasyManage Agent)
as part of the installation process. You also can provide one or more
command-line based instructions to be run at the end of the operating system
installation process.
v Click About to view version information and legal notices.
EasyStartup program does not start, see "EasyStartup problems" on page 50.
a. Insert the USB device or diskette that contains the response file.
b. Select Install the operating system using a preexisting response file.
c. Click OK.