IBM x3400 - System - 7975 User Manual

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up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) for the password. The AdministratorPassword choice is on the Configuration/Setup Utility menu only if an optional IBMRemote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed.Resetting passwordsIf you forget the power-on password or administrator password, you can change theswitch position of the clear CMOS switch (SW4) on the system board to bypass thepower-on password and administrator password check. This enables you to resetthe power-on password and administrator password.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 hardware options that are installed and uses that informationduring setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide program simplifiesoperating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in somecases, installing them automatically.You can download a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, oryou can purchase the CD. To download the image, go to the IBM ServerGuide Webpage at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html. To purchase the latestServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, go to the ServerGuide fulfillment Web siteat http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/sys_migration/serverguide/sub.html.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 adapter orintegrated SAS or SATA controller with RAID capabilitiesv Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardwarev File-system type that is selectable during setupServerGuide 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 or DVD drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup andInstallation CD, you must have the operating-system CD to install the operatingsystem.The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:v Sets system date and timev Detects an installed RAID adapter or controller and runs the RAID configurationprogramv 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 for mostadapters and devicesChapter 3. Configuring the server 81