Lenovo RD430 User Manual

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specific version of the program; and click User Guide to view the various functions and learn how to
use the program.

• Before using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program to install an operating system, ensure that any external

storage devices and fiber channels are configured correctly.

The ThinkServer EasyStartup program main interface provides the following menus on the left pane of
the screen:

Home

This menu is the welcome page that contains some general descriptions about the program and the
Lenovo copyright and trademark statements.

Compatibility notes

This menu provides information about the RAID controllers, operating systems, and server configurations
supported by the version of the program you are using.

User Guide

This menu provides information about the features of the program and instructions on how to use the
program.

Hardware list

This menu displays a list of hardware devices detected by the program.

Configure RAID

This menu guides you to configure RAID or view the current RAID configuration and make changes
if needed.

Install operating system

This menu displays a series of choices and prompts to collect information required for operating system
installation, prepares the hard disk drive for installation, and then initiates the installation process using
your operating system installation disc.

Download drivers

This menu helps you download the required device drivers from the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD to a
removable storage device so that you can easily get the drivers for server configuration when you need
them.

Note: The most up-to-date device drivers for various server models are always available for download on
the Lenovo Support Web site at:
http://www.lenovo.com/drivers

About

This menu provides the version information and legal notices.

Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program on a Windows operating
system

You can run the ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD on a Windows operating system with the Internet Explorer

®

6.0

Web browser or a later version installed. Enter the operating system and insert the ThinkServer EasyStartup
DVD into an internal or external optical drive. The DVD starts automatically in most environments. If the DVD
fails to start, open the launch.exe file located in the root directory of the DVD.

Notes:

• You should read and accept the Lenovo License Agreement when prompted.

Chapter 5

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Configuring the server

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