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 SCSI controller with RAID capabilitiesv Device drivers that are provided for the 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 ServerGuide Setupand Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are supported onall 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.The 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 overviewWhen 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.When you start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, the program prompts youto complete the following tasks:v Select your language.v Select your keyboard layout and country.v View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.v View the readme file to review installation tips for your operating system andadapter.v Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system CD.Chapter 3. Configuring the server 165
