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Chapter 4.  Using the ServerGuide CDs

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ServerGuide displays choices for running the configuration programs. For 
example: 

— The Express Configuration method runs the required programs for your 

server, based on the hardware that is detected. 

— The Custom Configuration method displays all programs that are available 

for your server, and you decide which programs to run.

— The Replicated Configuration method provides the option of duplicating 

your setup selections to other servers that are the same xSeries 220 model.

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If you select the Custom Configuration method, the following programs are 
optional. If you select the Express Configuration method, some or all of these 
programs are run, depending on the hardware that is detected. 

— The Set Date and Time feature is provided so that you do not have to use the 

Configuration/Setup Utility program to access these settings.

— ServerGuide checks the server BIOS and microcode (firmware) levels for 

supported options and then checks the CD for a newer level. CD content can 
be newer than the hardware. ServerGuide can perform a flash update of the 
BIOS.

— The ServeRAID configuration program starts, leading you through the 

entire configuration process.

— The Performance Optimizer program easily tunes your server for your 

environment.

— ServerGuide creates a System Partition on the default drive.

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ServerGuide displays a confirmation summary, so that you will know when you 
have completed all the required tasks. Then, you are ready to install your NOS.

1. Plug and Play adapters are configured automatically. Non-Plug and Play adapters 

or non-IBM adapters might require switch settings, additional device drivers, and 
installation after the NOS is installed. See the documentation that comes with the 
adapter.

2. Diagnostics for your server come on a separate diagnostics CD.

ServerGuide creates a 50 MB System Partition on the default drive. The System 
Partition contains server-specific utility programs such as service processor disk 
operating system (DOS) utilities, system diagnostics, flash BIOS updates, and other 
programs. 

Programs in the System Partition vary by server model, and not all server 
models run utility programs from the System Partition. To determine which 
ones do, start the Setup and Installation CD and view the online Overview.

After setup is complete, you can access programs in the System Partition by restarting 
the server and pressing Alt+F1 when the prompt is displayed. The System Partition 
menu displays the programs that are available on your server model.

You can use ServerGuide to shorten your installation time. ServerGuide provides the 
necessary device drivers, based on the hardware that you have and the NOS that you 
are installing. The following is a brief explanation of a typical ServerGuide NOS 
installation.