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 optional hardware devices that are installed and usesthat information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuidesimplifies the operating-system installations by providing updated device driversand, in some cases, installing them automatically.You can download a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD fromhttp://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=SERV-GUIDE.In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you must have youroperating-system CD to install the operating system.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 ServerGuideSetup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features aresupported on all server models.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 installationSetup and configuration overviewUse this information for the ServerGuide setup and configuration.When 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 servermodel. On a server with a ServeRAID adapter or SAS/SATA controller with RAIDcapabilities, you can run the SAS/SATA RAID configuration program to createlogical drives.Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of theServerGuide program.90 System x3650 M4 BD Type 5466: Installation and Service Guide
