IBM 8486 User Guide - Page 55
Using, ServerGuide, Setup, Installation, features
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9. Connect the server to a power source, keyboard, monitor, and mouse. 10. Turn on the server. The Configuration/Setup Utility program starts. 11. Follow the instructions to erase the existing password or create a new password. 12. Select Save Settings and press Enter. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD contains a setup and installation program that is designed for the IBM server. The ServerGuide program detects the server model and hardware options that are installed and uses that information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. Note: The ServerGuide program works only with 32-bit Windows operating systems. If the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with your server, you can download the latest version of the ServerGuide program. You can download a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, or you can purchase the CD. To download the image, go to the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. To purchase the latest ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/coupon/. 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 hardware v ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your optional 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 setup 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 or DVD 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 an installed SCSI RAID adapter and runs the SCSI RAID configuration program v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines whether a later level is available from the CD Chapter 3. Configuring the server 43