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Chapter 3. Using the ServerGuide CD

The ServerGuide CD includes easy-to-use software setup and installation tools that

are specifically designed for your IBM server. The ServerGuide Setup and

Installation program detects the server model and hardware options that are

installed and uses that information during setup to configure the hardware. The

ServerGuide tools simplify network operating system (NOS) installations by

providing updated device drivers, and in some cases, installing them automatically.

If a later version of the ServerGuide software is available, you can download a free

image of the software, or you can purchase the ServerGuide CD. To download the

latest ServerGuide software, see the ServerGuide page on the IBM Support Web

site at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html/

To purchase the latest ServerGuide CD, see the ServerGuide Updates form that

comes with your server library, or go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at

http://www.ibm.com/pc/coupon/.

The ServerGuide software has these features to make setup easier:

v

An easy-to-use interface with online help

v

Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected

hardware

v

Performance Optimizer program, which easily tunes your ServeRAID adapter

settings for your server environment

v

A system BIOS update program, which updates the BIOS code directly from the

CD

v

Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware

v

NOS partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup

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Section	Page
Contents	5
Safety	7
Chapter 1. Introducing the xSeries 255 Type 8685 server	15
Related publications	16
Features and specifications	17
Notices and statements used in this book	18
What your server offers	18
Reliability, availability, and serviceability	20
Server controls and indicators	21
Front view	21
Rear view	23
Server power features	24
Turning on the server	24
Turning off the server	25
Standby mode	26
Chapter 2. Configuring your server	27
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program	28
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program	28
Choices available from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu	28
Additional Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices	32
Using passwords	33
Power-on password	33
Administrator password	33
Using the SCSISelect utility program	34
Starting the SCSISelect utility program	34
Choices available from the SCSISelect menu	35
Chapter 3. Using the ServerGuide CD	37
Features at a glance	38
Setup and configuration overview	39
System Partition	40
Typical NOS installation	40
Setting up or updating multiple servers	40
Installing your NOS without ServerGuide	41
Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance	43
Before you call	43
Using the documentation	43
Getting help and information from the World Wide Web	43
Software service and support	44
Hardware service and support	44
Appendix B. Warranty information	45
Warranty period	45
Problem determination	45
Running diagnostics	45
Checking software	46
Warranty service and support	46
International Warranty Service	47
Purchasing additional services	47
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000	48
Part 1 - General Terms	48
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms	50
Appendix C. Notices	57
Edition notice	57
Trademarks	58
Important notes	58
Electronic emission notices	59
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement	59
Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement	59
Australia and New Zealand Class A statement	60
United Kingdom telecommunications safety requirement	60
European Union EMC Directive conformance statement	60
Taiwanese Class A warning statement	60
Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) statement	61
Power cords	61

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