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...300 . . . 58 Configuring the advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID 63 Configuring the Ethernet controllers 64 Updating the firmware 64 Using the Firmware Updater program . . . . 64 Using the Lenovo ThinkServer EasyManage program 65
Chapter 6. Installing, removing, or replacing hardware 67
Guidelines 67 Precautions 67 Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . 68 System reliability guidelines 69...
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... Lenovo marketing representative.
To obtain the most up-to-date information about the server, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/thinkserver
Lenovo maintains pages on the World Wide Web, where you can get the latest technical information and download documentation or device drivers and updates. To access the Lenovo Support Web site, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support
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... on the DVD, you will need a computer with a Web browser and the Adobe Reader program, which is available for download at: http://www.adobe.com
To start the documentation DVD, insert the DVD into the optical drive. The DVD is AutoPlay enabled and starts automatically in most Microsoft® Windows® environments. If the DVD fails...
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..."Configuring RAID" on page 56. 8. Install any additional drivers needed for added features. Refer to the instructions that come with the hardware option. 9. Configure Ethernet settings in the operating system by referring to the operating system help. This step is not required if the operating system was installed using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program.
10. Check for firmware and driver updates...
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... server by using a network interface. The operation can be done independently of local data storage devices (such as hard disk drives) or operating systems. - Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) Your server supports ThinkServer RAID 300 and advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID configurations if you have a required RAID card installed. For detailed information, see "Configuring RAID" on page 56...
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...software programs that you can use to set up, use, and maintain the server.
ThinkServer EasyStartup
The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems and device drivers on your server. This program is provided with your server on a self-starting (bootable) ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD. The user guide...
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... update utilities with instructions for download to help you update the BIOS and TMM firmware if needed. For more information, see "Updating or recovering the BIOS" on page 51 and "Updating the firmware" on page 64.
RAID configuration utilities
With some RAID configuration utilities, your server supports ThinkServer RAID 300 and advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID if a required RAID card is installed...
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... the BIOS update utility on the Lenovo Support Web site. You can download the BIOS update utility to update the BIOS if the newer BIOS version specifically solves a problem you have. See "Updating or recovering the BIOS" on page 51.
If the power to your server is interrupted while the BIOS is being updated and your server cannot start correctly, use the BIOS recovery switch to recover from a BIOS...
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... configuration settings of your server. See "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 45. The TMM firmware provides remote management features.
Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the BIOS and TMM firmware. When updates are released, they are available for download on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/drivers. You can update the server firmware by downloading an update package...
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...://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to download a BIOS update package. Then, put the amiboot.rom file contained in the package into the root directory of a bootable USB key. 2. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the server. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables...
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..., the BIOS read-only memory (ROM) might be damaged and you need to replace the system board. Contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center.
Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program
This topic guides you to use the ThinkServer EasyStartup program to set up and configure your server.
The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported Windows and...
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... the server and install an operating system.
To start the ThinkServer EasyStartup program, do the following: 1. Insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD into an optical drive, set the optical drive as the first startup device, and start your server from the DVD in the optical drive. See "Selecting a startup device" on page 50. 2. Wait for the program to load. Then, you will...
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...-SAS signal cables from the system board to the backplane, you can configure RAID for the hard disk drives using the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility program, independently of the operating system. The ThinkServer RAID 300 supports RAID levels 0, 1, and 10 by default. You also can activate RAID 5 by installing a ThinkServer RAID 300 Upgrade Key for Advanced RAID. See "Installing or removing...
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... of configuring RAID and installing supported operating systems and device drivers on your server. See "Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program" on page 53.
The device drivers for onboard Ethernet controllers also are available for download at: http://www.lenovo.com/drivers
Updating the firmware
The firmware in the server is periodically updated and is available for download on the Lenovo Web...
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... can restart successfully without encountering hardware problems.
1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to locate the Firmware Updater program.
2. Download the ISO image for the Firmware Updater program and the installation instructions in a TXT file. 3. Use any CD or DVD burning software to create a bootable disc with the ISO image. 4. Print the...
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... any known issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels of performance. To download firmware updates for your server, go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers, and then follow the instructions on the Web page. See "Updating the firmware" on page 64 for more information.
• Before you install optional hardware devices, ensure that the...
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... Lenovo Support Web site, go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers, and then follow the instructions on the Web page to find and download the device drivers you need. Refer to the following information resources to update the server configuration: • To update the BIOS configuration, see "Using the Setup Utility program" on page 45. • To update the RAID configuration, see "Configuring RAID...
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... upgrades and extended hardware repair services. • Access the Lenovo Limited Warranty (LLW). • Access the online manuals for your products. • Access troubleshooting and support information for your server model and other supported products. • Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your server model. • Find the service and support phone numbers...
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... for or by Lenovo or non-warranted Lenovo parts • Identification of software problem sources • Configuration of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of...
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the BIOS flashing 52 recovering 52 updating 52 updating or recovering 51
ThinkServer EasyStartup software 11
ThinkServer EasyStartup program features 53 starting 54 using 53 Windows operating system 55
ThinkServer EasyUpdate Firmware Updater software 12
ThinkServer Management Module status
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