Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDThe ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD contains a setup and installationprogram that is designed for your server. The ServerGuide program detects theserver model and optional hardware devices that are installed and uses thatinformation during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide programsimplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, insome cases, installing them automatically.If a later version of the ServerGuide program is available, you can download a freeimage of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD or purchase the CD from theServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. To download the free image, click IBM Service and SupportSite.Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual proceduremight vary slightly from what is described in this document.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 duringsetupServerGuide 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 timev Detects the RAID adapter or controller and runs the SAS RAID configurationprogramv 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.24 IBM System x3350 Type 4192 and 4193: Problem Determination and Service Guide
