Installation
Chapter 5.
This chapter describes the steps involved in installing and configuring supported
operating systems on the IBM x3850 M2 and x3950 M2. Firmware and BIOS
updates, BIOS settings and operating system support are also discussed as
important preliminary tasks prior to beginning the installation of operating
systems on the server.
This chapters discusses the following topics:
5.1, "Updating firmware and BIOS" on page 246
5.2, "Confirming BIOS settings" on page 254
5.3, "Supported operating systems" on page 257
5.4, "Installing the operating system" on page 264
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