ServerGuide featuresFeatures 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 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)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 overviewThis topic provides general information about using the ServerGuide Setup andInstallation CD.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 integrated SCSI controller withRAID capabilities, you can run the SCSI RAID configuration program to createlogical drives.Note: Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of theServerGuide program.210 IBM System x3850 X5 and x3950 X5 Types 7145, 7146, 7143, and 7191: Problem Determination and Service Guide
