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Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager
The Lenovo ThinkServer Deployment Manager program (hereinafter referred to as Deployment Manager)
simplifies the process of configuring RAID, configuring BIOS settings, and updating the firmware. The
program works in conjunction with your Windows or Linux operating system installation disc to automate the
process of installing the operating system and associated device drivers. The program is part of the server
firmware. The help system for the program can be accessed directly from the program interface.
Deployment Manager has the following features:
• Easy-to-use, language-selectable interface
• Integrated help system
• Automatic hardware detection
• Selectable partition size and file system type
• Ability to install the operating system and device drivers in an unattended mode to save time
• Ability to create a reusable response file that can be used with similarly configured Lenovo servers to
make future installations even faster
• Contains RAID configuration utility
• Provides device drivers based on the server model and detected devices
• Supports BIOS settings configuration
• Supports firmware and applications update
To use Deployment Manager, do the following:
1. Launch the program through one of the following methods:
• Turn on the server. Press F10 as soon as you see the logo screen. Then, wait for several seconds.
Deployment Manager opens.
• Start the Setup Utility program. Select Boot Manager ➙ Launch TDM. Deployment Manager opens.
2. Read and accept the license agreement.
3. Select the language in which you want to view the program. Then, follow the instructions on the
screen to use the program.
Before installing a Windows or a Linux operating system using Deployment Manager, it is recommended
that you do the following:
1. Download the latest device driver bundle file for your server. To find and download the bundle file, go to
and follow the instructions on the Web page.
2. Launch Deployment Manager and click Platform Update on the left pane.
3. Select Application and then click Next.
4. Click Browse to select the corresponding bundle file and then click OK. The version information is
displayed.
5. Click Flash to apply the bundle file and update the current device drivers.
Note: If you want to install a VMware hypervisor or any other supported operating system using Deployment
Manager, the device driver bundle file is not needed.
To download the latest Deployment Manager, go to and follow the
instructions on the Web page.
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