Lenovo 1106 - Manual (Page 15)

Chapter 2. Server setup road map
This chapter provides a general road map to guide you through setting up your server.
The server setup procedure varies depending on the configuration of the server when it was delivered. In
some cases, the server is fully configured and you just need to connect the server to the network and an
electrical outlet, and then you can turn on the server. In other cases, the server needs to have hardware
features installed, requires hardware and firmware configuration, and requires the operating system to
be installed.
Table 1. Server setup road map
Task Where to find the information
Unpack “What is included with your server” on page 5
Install hardware Chapter 5 “Installing, removing, or replacing hardware” on page 15
Connect the Ethernet cable
and power cord “Rear view” on page 9
Turn on the server to verify
operation “Turning on the server” on page 49
Review the BIOS settings
and customize as needed “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 53
Configure RAID “Configuring RAID” on page 69
Check for firmware updates “Updating the firmware” on page 71
Install the operating system
and basic drivers “EasyStartup” on page 7
Install any additional drivers
needed for added features Refer to the instructions that came with the hardware option.
Configure Ethernet settings
in the operating system See the operating system help. This step is not required if the operating system was
installed using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program.
Install applications Refer to the documentation that comes with the applications that you want to install.
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