You can download a free image of the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
from
http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-GUIDE.
In addition to the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD, you must have your operating-system CD to
install the operating system.
ServerGuide features
This information provides an overview of 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 server models.
The ServerGuide program has the following features:
• An easy-to-use interface
• Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected hardware
• Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware
• Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup
The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:
• Sets system date and time
• Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices
• Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems
• Includes an online readme file with links to tips for your hardware and operating-system installation
Setup and configuration overview
Use this information for the ServerGuide setup and configuration.
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 server model. The setup program provides a list of tasks that are
required to set up your server model. On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or SAS/SATA controller with
RAID capabilities, you can run the SAS/SATA RAID configuration program to create logical drives.
Note:
Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program.
Typical operating-system installation
This section details the ServerGuide typical operating-system installation.
The ServerGuide program can reduce the time it takes to install an operating system. It provides the device
drivers that are required for your hardware and for the operating system that you are installing. This section
describes a typical ServerGuide operating-system installation.
Note:
Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program.
1. After you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installation program starts. (You
will need your operating-system CD to complete the installation.)
2. The ServerGuide program stores information about the server model, service processor, hard disk drive
controllers, and network adapters. Then, the program checks the CD for newer device drivers. This
information is stored and then passed to the operating-system installation program.
3. The ServerGuide program presents operating-system partition options that are based on your
operating-system selection and the installed hard disk drives.
4. The ServerGuide program prompts you to insert your operating-system CD and restart the server. At
this point, the installation program for the operating system takes control to complete the installation.
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