IBM System x3755 M3 7164 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 optional hardware devices that are installed and usesthat information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide programsimplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, insome cases, installing them automatically.You can download a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD orpurchase the CD from the ServerGuide fulfillment website at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. To download the free image, click IBMService and Support Site.Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. The actual proceduremight vary slightly from what is described in this document.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.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 IBMDocumentation CD.2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the following tasks: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.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 has the following features:v An easy-to-use interfacev Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detectedhardwarev Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardwarev Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable duringsetupThe 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)Chapter 3. Configuring the server 81