Configuring the ethernet controllers, Updating the firmware, Installing and – Lenovo ThinkServer TS440 User Manual

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using the MegaRAID Storage Manager program” on page 62 and “Configuring the advanced SATA or SAS
hardware RAID” on page 61.

Installing and using the MegaRAID Storage Manager program

You can install and use the MegaRAID Storage Manager program to manage the RAID array and RAID
controller in an operating system environment after configuring RAID.

The installation package for the MegaRAID Storage Manager program is on the ThinkServer EasyStartup
DVD. After you enter the operating system, insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD into the optical drive.
The installation package for the MegaRAID Storage Manager program is located in the Utilities and Others
folder in the root directory of the DVD.

To install and use the MegaRAID Storage Manager program, refer to the following chapters in the MegaRAID
SAS Software User Guide on the documentation DVD that comes with your server:

Note: Some information in these chapters might be intended for the advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID
configurations and might not apply to the onboard SATA software configurations.

• “MegaRAID Storage Manager Overview and Installation”

• “MegaRAID Storage Manager Window and Menus”

• “Monitoring System Events and Storage Devices”

• “Maintaining and Managing Storage Configurations”

The MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide also is available on the Lenovo Web site at:
http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals

Configuring the Ethernet controllers

The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide an interface for connecting to
a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1000 Mbps network and provide full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables
simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network.

You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the Ethernet controllers. However, you must install a device
driver to enable the operating system to recognize the controllers.

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program simplifies the process of configuring RAID and installing supported
operating systems and device drivers on your server. See “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program”
on page 54
.

The device drivers for onboard Ethernet controllers are also 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 site.

Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers and follow the instructions on the Web page to check for the latest
level of firmware, such as the BIOS updates and device drivers.

When you replace a device in the server, you might have to either update the server with the latest version of
the firmware that is stored in memory on the device or reflash the BIOS and the FRU/SDR.

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