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Configuring, server
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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 the 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 Baseboard management controller utility programs v SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program v ServeRAID Manager v PXE boot utility program For more information about these programs, see the information in this chapter and "Configuring the server" in the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides programs to detect the server model and installed hardware options, configure the server hardware, provide device drivers, and help you install the operating system. For information about the supported operating-system versions, see the label on the CD. If the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with the server, you can download the latest version from http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. 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 52. 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-connector assignments v Enable USB keyboard and mouse support v Resolve configuration conflicts v Set the date and time © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005 31
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