Using The Thinkserver Easystartup Dvd; Before You Use The Thinkserver Easystartup Dvd - Lenovo ThinkServer TS100 User Manual

Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD

The ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD contains a setup and installation program
designed for your server. The program works in conjunction with your
operating-system installation disc to simplify and automate the process of
installing the operating system and device drivers.
If you did not receive a ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD with your server, you can
download an image from the Lenovo Support Web site at http://
www.lenovo.com/support.
The EasyStartup program has the following features:
v Self-booting DVD
v Easy-to-use, language-selectable interface
v Integrated help system
v Automatic hardware detection
v Device drivers provided based on the server model and detected devices
v Selectable partition size and file system
v Support for multiple operating systems
v Installs the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save
v Creates a reuseable response file that can be used with similarly configured

Before you use the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD

Functionality and supported operating systems can vary with different versions of
the EasyStartup program. To learn more about the version you have, do the
following:
1. Insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and restart the server.
2. Advance to the Home screen.
3. Click Release notes. The release notes feature provides detailed information
4. Click User Guide. The User Guide provides an overview of the various
Before using the EasyStartup program to install an operating system, if you intend
to use a RAID configuration, make sure that your storage controller is configured
for the RAID level and functionality that you want to use. Also, make sure any
external storage devices and fiber channels are configured correctly.
For models that use the LSI storage controller
If you are using the SAS/SATA storage controller that is integrated into the system
board, you can use the LSI Configuration Utility provided in BIOS to configure
your RAID settings. To access the LSI Configuration Utility, do the following:
1. Start the server and watch the monitor carefully.
2. When <<< Press <CTRL><C> to start LSI Configuration Utility >>> is
For additional information about using this utility, see "LSI Configuration Utility
program" on page 70.
time
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about the operating systems and server configurations supported by that
version of the EasyStartup program.
functions provided by that version of the EasyStartup program.
displayed, press Ctl+C.
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