IBM 887022X Maintenance Manual - Page 31
ServerGuide, features, Setup, configuration, overview
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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-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you must have your operating-system CD to install your operating system. The ServerGuide program has the following features: v Sets system date and time. v Detects the SCSI RAID adapter, controller, or integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities and runs the SCSI RAID configuration program. v Updates the licensed internal code (firmware) level without diskettes. v Checks the system BIOS code and microcode (firmware) levels of supported options to determine whether a later level is available from the CD. You can perform updates without using diskettes. v Creates a System Partition on the default drive. You can run server-specific utility programs after setup. v Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices. v Creates a setup-replication diskette for replicating setup selections for other servers of the same model. v Provides diskette-free installation for supported operating systems. v Provides a replicated installation path for multiple installations of supported operating systems. v Includes an online readme file with links to tips for your hardware and operating-system installation. Setup and configuration overview When you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setup diskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. The ServerGuide program checks your system BIOS, service processors, and other system hardware to determine if system updates are available. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up the server model. On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities, you can run the SCSI RAID configuration program to create logical drives. Notes: 1. Specific features and functions can vary with different versions of the ServerGuide software. 2. Plug and Play adapters are configured automatically. Non-Plug and Play adapters or non-IBM adapters might require switch settings, additional device drivers, and installation after the operating system is installed. See the documentation that comes with the adapter. 3. Diagnostics for the server come in BIOS code or on a separate diagnostics CD. Chapter 2. Configuration 21