IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 Installation And User Manual

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v 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 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.When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program promptsyou to complete the following tasks:v Select your language.v Select your keyboard layout and country.v View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.v View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system andadapter.v Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system CD.Important: Before you install a legacy operating system (such as VMware) on aserver with an LSI SAS controller, you must first complete the following steps:1. Update the device driver for the LSI SAS controller to the latest level.2. In the Setup utility, set Legacy Only as the first option in the boot sequence inthe Boot Manager menu.3. Using the LSI Configuration Utility program, select a boot drive.110 IBM System x3400 M3 Types 7378 and 7379: Installation and User's Guide