IBM 84903bu User Guide - Page 70
Using, ServerGuide, Setup, Installation, features
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Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD contains a setup and installation program that is designed for your 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. Notes: 1. If your server comes preloaded with an operating system and software, you do not need to use the IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD to install the operating system. This will overwrite the existing preload. 2. The ServerGuide program works only with 32-bit Windows operating systems. If the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with the 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/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/sys_migration/ serverguide/sub.html. 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 ServeRAID adapter or integrated SAS controller with RAID capabilities v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware v File-system type that is 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 drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you must have the 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 SAS RAID adapter or controller and runs the SAS RAID configuration program v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines whether a later level is available from the CD v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices v Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems v Includes an online readme file with links to tips for your hardware and operating system installation 56 xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490: User's Guide