For more information about these programs, see “Configuring the server” in the
User’s Guide on the IBM System x3400 Documentation CD.
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides state-of-the-art programs to
detect the server model and hardware options that are installed, 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 “ServerGuide
problems” on page 53
2. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to:
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 the operating system
and adapter.
e. Start the setup and hardware configuration programs.
f. Start the operating system installation. You will need your copy of the
operating-system CD.
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-port assignments
v Enable USB keyboard and mouse support
v Resolve configuration conflicts
v Set the date and time
v Set passwords and security settings
To
start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the prompt Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. If an
administrator password has been set, you must type the administrator password
to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
See
the User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed
information about the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Using the RAID configuration programs
Note: RAID options and HostRAID are not supported on the SCO 6.0 and
UnixWare 7.14 operating systems.
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