IBM 7379E2U User Manual - Page 124
ServerGuide features, Setup and configuration overview, Important, Legacy Only, Boot Manager
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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 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 the RAID adapter or controller and runs the SAS RAID configuration program (with LSI chip sets for ServeRAID adapters only) v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determines whether a later level is available from the CD v Detects installed optional hardware devices 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 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 setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up your 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. Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program. When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program prompts you to complete the following tasks: v Select your language. v Select your keyboard layout and country. v View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features. v View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system and adapter. v Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system CD. Important: Before you install a legacy operating system (such as VMware) on a server with an LSI SAS controller, you must first complete the following steps: 1. Update the device driver for the LSI SAS controller to the latest level. 2. In the Setup utility, set Legacy Only as the first option in the boot sequence in the Boot Manager menu. 3. Using the LSI Configuration Utility program, select a boot drive. 108 IBM System x3400 M3 Type 7378/7379: Installation and User's Guide