– Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive
The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM restarts the server
when the IMM detects an operating-system hang condition. A system administrator can use the blue-
screen capture feature to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition.
•
Ethernet controller configuration
For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Ethernet controller” on
page 139.
•
Features on Demand software Ethernet software
The server provides Features on Demand software Ethernet support. You can purchase a Features on
Demand software upgrade key for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and iSCSI storage protocols that is
provided through the Ethernet controller. For more information, see “Enabling Features on Demand
Ethernet software” on page 139.
•
Features on Demand software RAID software
The server comes with Features on Demand software RAID support for RAID levels 5, 6, 50, and 60
upgrade. Software RAID upgrade is enabled through the integrated management module II (IMM2). For
more information, see “Enabling Features on Demand RAID software” on page 139.
•
Configuring RAID arrays
For information about configuring RAID arrays, see “Configuring RAID arrays” on page 140.
•
Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program
Use this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings and IMM settings. Use
the ASU program online or out of band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to
restart the server to run the Setup utility. For more information about using this program, see “Advanced
Settings Utility program” on page 140.
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation DVD
This topic provides information about using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation DVD.
The Lenovo
ServerGuide Setup and Installation
DVD provides software setup tools and installation tools that
are designed for your server. The ServerGuide program detects the server model and optional hardware
devices that are installed and uses that information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide
simplifies the operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases,
installing them automatically.
You can download a free image of the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation DVD
or purchase the DVD from the
ServerGuide fulfillment website at
http://toolscenter.lenovofiles.com/help/index.jsp?topic=%2Ftoolsctr_
lenovo%2Ftoolsctr_welcome.html
. To download the free image, click
Service and Support Site
.
Note:
Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo World Wide Web. The actual procedure might vary
slightly from what is described in this document.
The ServerGuide program requires a supported Lenovo server with an enabled startable (bootable) USB DVD
drive. In addition to the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation
DVD, you must have your operating-system DVD
to install the operating system.
To start the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation
DVD, complete the following steps:
1. Attach the USB DVD, and restart the server. If the USB DVD does not start, see “ServerGuide problems”
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the following steps:
a. Select your language.
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