ServerGuide features

This information provides an overview of the ServerGuide features.

Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide program. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are supported on all compute node models.

The ServerGuide program has the following features:

• An easy-to-use interface
• Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected hardware
• Device drivers that are provided for the compute node model and detected hardware
• Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during setup

The ServerGuide program performs the following tasks:

• Sets system date and time
• Detects installed optional hardware devices and provides updated device drivers for most adapters and devices
• Provides diskette-free installation for supported Windows operating systems
• Includes an online readme file with links to tips for hardware and operating-system installation