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v Diskette-free setup and configuration programs that are based on detected hardware v Device drivers that are provided for the blade server model and detected hardware v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup ServerGuide features Use this information to determine the 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 blade server models. The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM blade server that is associated with an enabled startable (bootable) CD drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you must have the operating-system CD to install the operating system. The ServerGuide program has the following features: v Sets system date and time 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 the hardware and operating-system installation Setup and configuration overview Use this information to setup and configure the blade server. 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 blade server model. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up the blade server. 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. 64 BladeCenter HS22 Type 7870, 1936, and 1911: Installation and User's Guide

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v
Diskette-free setup and configuration programs that are based on detected
hardware
v
Device drivers that are provided for the blade server model and detected
hardware
v
Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during
setup
ServerGuide features
Use this information to determine the 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 blade server models.
The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM blade server that is associated
with an enabled startable (bootable) CD drive. In addition to the
ServerGuide Setup
and Installation
CD, you must have the operating-system CD to install the operating
system.
The ServerGuide program has the following features:
v
Sets system date and time
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 the hardware and
operating-system installation
Setup and configuration overview
Use this information to setup and configure the blade server.
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 blade server model.
The setup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up the blade
server.
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.
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