Chapter 4. Configuring The Server; Using The Serverguide Setup And Installation Cd; Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program - IBM System x3800 Installation Manual
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Chapter 4. Configuring the server
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides software setup tools and
installation tools that are specifically designed for your IBM server. Use this CD
during the initial installation of the server to configure basic hardware features and
to simplify the operating-system installation.
In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you can use the following
configuration programs to customize the server hardware:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
v Baseboard management controller utility programs
v SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program
v ServeRAID Manager
v PXE boot utility program
v Remote Supervisor II Web interface
For more information about these programs, see "Configuring the server" in the
User's Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides programs to detect the server
model and installed hardware options, configure the server hardware, provide
device drivers, and help you install the operating system. For information about the
supported operating-system versions, see the label on the CD. If the ServerGuide
Setup and Installation CD did not come with the server, you can download the latest
version from http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html.
To start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps:
1. Insert the CD, and restart the server. If the CD does not start, see
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to:
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS code. You can use it to:
v Change interrupt request (IRQ) settings
v Change the startup drive sequence
v Configure serial-connector assignments
v Enable USB keyboard and mouse support
v Resolve configuration conflicts
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"Troubleshooting tables".
a. Select your language.
b. Select your keyboard layout and country.
c. View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
d. View the readme file to review installation tips about your operating system
and adapter.
e. Start the setup and hardware configuration programs.
f. Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system
CD.
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