IBM 71455RU Installation And User Manual

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v Sets system date and timev Detects the RAID adapter or controller and runs the SAS RAID configurationprogram (with LSI chip sets for ServeRAID adapters only)v Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determineswhether a later level is available from the CDv Detects installed optional hardware devices and provides updated device driversfor most adapters and devicesv Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systemsv Includes an online readme file with links to tips for hardware andoperating-system installationSetup and configuration overviewWhen you use the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you do not need setupdiskettes. You can use the CD to configure any supported IBM server model. Thesetup program provides a list of tasks that are required to set up your server model.On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or integrated SCSI controller with RAIDcapabilities, you can run the SCSI RAID configuration program to create logicaldrives.Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of theServerGuide program.Typical operating-system installationThe ServerGuide program can reduce the time it takes to install an operatingsystem. It provides the device drivers that are required for your hardware and forthe operating system that you are installing. This section describes a typicalServerGuide operating-system installation.Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of theServerGuide program.1. After you have completed the setup process, the operating-system installationprogram starts. (You will need your operating-system CD to complete theinstallation.)2. The ServerGuide program stores information about the server model, serviceprocessor, hard disk drive controllers, and network adapters. Then, the programchecks the CD for newer device drivers. This information is stored and thenpassed to the operating-system installation program.3. The ServerGuide program presents operating-system partition options that arebased on your operating-system selection and the installed hard disk drives.4. The ServerGuide program prompts you to insert your operating-system CD andrestart the server. At this point, the installation program for the operating systemtakes control to complete the installation.Installing your operating system without using ServerGuideIf you have already configured the server hardware and you are not using theServerGuide program to install your operating system, complete the following stepsto download the latest operating-system installation instructions from the IBM Website.Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual proceduremight vary slightly from what is described in this document.1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.2. Under Product support, click System x.94 IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145 and 7146: Installation and User’s Guide