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Configuring the server, Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

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Chapter 4. Configuring the server The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. Use this CD during the initial installation of the server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify your operating-system installation. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you can use the following configuration programs to customize the server hardware: v Configuration/Setup Utility program v LSI Logic Configuration utility program v ServeRAID configuration programs v Integrated system management firmware update utility v IBM Director Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides state-of-the-art programs to detect the server model and hardware options that are installed, configures the server hardware, provides device drivers, and helps you install your operating system. For information about the supported operating-system versions, see the label on the CD. Complete the following steps to start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD: 1. Insert the CD, and restart the server. If the CD does not start, see "ServerGuide problems" on page 44. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to: 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 about your operating system and adapter. e. Start the setup and hardware configuration programs. f. Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system CD. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS code. You can use it to: v Change interrupt request (IRQ) settings v Change the startup drive sequence v Configure serial port assignments v Enable USB keyboard and mouse support v Resolve configuration conflicts v Set the date and time v Set passwords Complete the following steps to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program: 1. Turn on the server and watch the monitor screen. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002, 2003 31

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Chapter 4. Configuring the server
The
ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD provides software setup tools and
installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. Use this CD
during the initial installation of the server to configure basic hardware features and
to simplify your operating-system installation.
In addition to the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD, you can use the following
configuration programs to customize the server hardware:
v
Configuration/Setup Utility program
v
LSI Logic Configuration utility program
v
ServeRAID configuration programs
v
Integrated system management firmware update utility
v
IBM Director
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The
ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD provides state-of-the-art programs to
detect the server model and hardware options that are installed, configures the
server hardware, provides device drivers, and helps you install your operating
system. For information about the supported operating-system versions, see the
label on the CD.
Complete the following steps to start the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD:
1.
Insert the CD, and restart the server. If the CD does not start, see “ServerGuide
problems” on page 44.
2.
Follow the instructions on the screen to:
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 about your operating
system and adapter.
e.
Start the setup and hardware configuration programs.
f.
Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system
CD.
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS code. You can use it to:
v
Change interrupt request (IRQ) settings
v
Change the startup drive sequence
v
Configure serial port assignments
v
Enable USB keyboard and mouse support
v
Resolve configuration conflicts
v
Set the date and time
v
Set passwords
Complete the following steps to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:
1.
Turn on the server and watch the monitor screen.
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