IBM 79463AU Installation And User Manual

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Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDThe ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools andinstallation tools that are designed for your server. The ServerGuide programdetects the server model and hardware options that are installed and uses thatinformation during setup to configure the hardware. Use this CD during the initialinstallation of the server to simplify the operating-system installations by providingupdated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. Todownload the CD, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/sub.html and click IBM Service and Support Site.Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual proceduremight vary slightly from what is described in this document.To start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps:1. Insert the CD, and restart the server. If the CD does not start, see “ServerGuideProblems” in the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the System xDocumentation CD.2. Follow the instructions on the screen 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 for your operating system andadapter.e. Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-systemCD.The ServerGuide program has the following features:v An easy-to-use interfacev Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detectedhardwarev ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your ServeRAID adapterv Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardwarev Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable duringsetupNote: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of theServerGuide program.ServerGuide featuresFeatures and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuideprogram. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuideSetup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features aresupported on all server models.The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabledstartable (bootable) CD drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and InstallationCD, you must have your operating-system CD to install the operating system.The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:v Sets system date and time98 IBM System x3550 M2 Types 4198 and 7946: Installation and User’s Guide