IBM x3350 - System - 4192 User Manual

Also see for System x3350 Type 4192: Installation guide

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Using the Boot Menu programThe Boot Menu program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program thatyou can use to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changingsettings in the Configuration/Setup utility program.To use the Boot Menu program, complete the following steps:1. Turn off the server.2. Restart the server.3. Press F12.4. Select a device from the Boot Menu.5. Select an option, and then select Exit and continue booting.The next time the server starts, it returns to the startup sequence that is set in theConfiguration/Setup Utility program.Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDThe ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD contains a setup and installationprogram that is designed for your server. The ServerGuide program detects theserver model and optional hardware devices that are installed and uses thatinformation during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide programsimplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, insome cases, installing them automatically.If a later version of the ServerGuide program is available, you can download a freeimage of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD or purchase the CD from theServerGuide fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. To download the free image, click IBM Service and SupportSite.Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual proceduremight vary slightly from what is described in this document.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 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.Chapter 3. Configuring the server 49