Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDUse this information as an overview for using the ServerGuide Setup andInstallation CD.The 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. The ServerGuide programsimplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and,in some cases, installing them automatically. To download the CD, go tohttp://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-GUIDEand click IBM Service and Support Site.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: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual proceduremight vary slightly from what is described in this document.ServerGuide featuresThis information provides an overview of the ServerGuide features.Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuideprogram. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide Setupand Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are supported onall 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/SATA RAIDconfiguration programv Checks the microcode (firmware) levels of a ServeRAID adapter and determineswhether a later level is available from the CDv Detects installed hardware options and provides updated device drivers formost adapters and devicesv Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systemsv Includes an online readme file with links to tips for your hardware andoperating-system installation120 IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide
