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Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on a Windows operating
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Locator (URL) for the ThinkServer EasyStartup program Web page to the trusted Web site list so that
the page can open correctly.
You can do the following when using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on a Windows operating system.
For detailed information, refer to the help system.
• View a general introduction to your ThinkServer server model and the specific server configuration
information.
• View general guidance on how to use the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD.
• Download the required device drivers to a removable storage device so that you can easily get the
drivers for server configuration when you need them, especially when you finish installing an operating
system without using the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD and need appropriate device drivers to configure
your server.
• Install the required device drivers directly on the server on which you are running the ThinkServer
EasyStartup DVD.
• View information about all server models supported by the ThinkServer EasyStartup program and
information about the device drivers for each server model, including the driver versions and driver
locations in the root directory of the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD.
Note: The most up-to-date device drivers for various server models are always available for download on
the Lenovo Support Web site at:
Configuring RAID
This topic provides information about RAID and the utility programs that are available for you to configure
RAID.
This topic contains the following items:
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“Configuring RAID using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 64
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“Configuring the ThinkServer RAID 300” on page 64
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“Configuring the advanced SATA/SAS hardware RAID” on page 70
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