Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd; Serverguide Features - IBM System x3530 M4 Installation And Service Manual

Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and
installation tools that are designed for your server. The ServerGuide program
detects the server model and optional hardware devices that are installed and uses
that information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide
simplifies the 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
purchase the CD from the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. To download
the free image. click IBM Service and Support Site.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
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.
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 complete the following steps:

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 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
v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems
v Includes an online readme file with links to tips for your hardware and
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problems" on page 256.
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.
configuration program
whether a later level is available from the CD
most adapters and devices
operating-system installation