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Chapter 4. Configuring your server
The ServerGuide™ CDs include software setup and installation tools that are
specifically designed for your xSeries 200 server. You can use these CDs during the
initial installation of your server to configure the server hardware features and
simplify your network operating system installation. The ServerGuide CDs also
contain a collection of application programs, which you can install after your server is
up and running. Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
In addition to the ServerGuide CDs, you can use the following configuration programs
to customize your server hardware:
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Configuration/Setup Utility
This program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that comes with
your server. You can use this program to configure serial- and parallel-connector
assignments, change the drive startup sequence, set the date and time, and set
passwords.
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SCSISelect Utility
With the SCSISelect Utility program, you can configure the devices that are
connected to the optional SCSI adapter. Use this program to change default
values, resolve configuration conflicts, and perform a low-level format on a SCSI
hard disk drive.
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ServeRAID programs
The ServeRAID programs come with the optional ServeRAID adapters and with
server models that have a ServeRAID adapter preinstalled. If your server has a
ServeRAID adapter installed, you must use the ServeRAID configuration
program to define and configure your disk-array subsystem before you install
your operating system.
Attention:
Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for
detailed instructions for using the configuration programs and ServerGuide CDs.
Using the ServerGuide CDs
The ServerGuide CDs provide state-of-the-art programs to detect the server model and
hardware options that are installed, configure the server hardware, provide device
drivers, and install your network operating system.
Note:
If the ServerGuide CD does not start, see “ServerGuide startup problems” on
page 30.
1. Insert the Setup and Installation CD, and restart the server.
2. Follow the instructions on the screens 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 NOS and
adapter.
e. Start the setup and hardware configuration programs.
f. Start the NOS installation. You will need your copy of the NOS CD.
