ThinkServer EasyStartup version 1.0 Installation Readme CONTENTS 1. Introdution 2. Release History 2.1 EasyStartup 1.0 3. Prerequisites 4. Downloading the package 5. Installing the package 6. Limitations 7. Supported hardware and operating systems 1. Introduction =============== The ThinkServer(TM) EasyStartup(TM) program guides you through the steps to create a response file and perform unattended installations of supported Microsoft® Windows® operating systems and associated device drivers. 2. Release History ================== This section contains information about the EasyStartup Release History. 2.1 EasyStartup 1.0 =================== - Support for assisted installation of Microsoft Windows 2003 - Support for assisted installation of Microsoft Windows 2003 x64 - Support for assisted installation of Microsoft Windows 2008 - Support for assisted installation of Microsoft Windows 2008 x64 - Support for the following servers - ThinkServer TS100 - ThinkServer TD100/TD100X - ThinkServer RD120 - ThinkServer RS110 3. Prerequisites ================ Before using this product, be aware of the following: - 1GB or more of memory recommended - This product is for use with Lenovo server models only. - To use this product, the server must have a DVD drive that is configured as the first startup (boot) device in the BIOS. - You must have an installation disc for the operating system you want to install and a valid license for that operating system. If a product key was provided with the installation disc, you will need the product key also. - The drive on which you want to install the operating system must be set as the boot disk in BIOS. - If you are using a disk array, you must use the RAID configuration utility provided with the controller to configure the disk array and set it as bootable. 4. Downloading the package ================================= 1. Click the file link to download the file from the Web page. 2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save the downloaded file. 5. Installing the package ================================= - Create a bootable DVD from the ISO file, EasyStartup.iso. - Reboot or power on your server. - Insert the EasyStartup DVD into your DVD-ROM drive. - Follow the steps to use EasyStartup. Fefer to the User Guide and On-line Help for more usage instructions. 6. Limitations =========================================== - Problem: If the user selects the option to "Install the operating system using a preexisting response file", all the data on other partitions will be deleted. Workaround: The user must select "Continue to the main interface" in order to save their data on the other partitions. - Problem: A user cannot set the workgroup entry in Windows 2003 Server SBS, it is a Microsoft limitation. Workaround: The user must configure the domain controller while trying to install Windows Server 2003 SBS - Problem: When using the side digital keyboard to type in the text fields, the focus will not automatically move to the next textbox. Workaround: The user should use the regular keys to type and the focus will automatically move to the next textbox. - Problem: If the user enters the ‘%’ character in the IP Address field, the user will be allowed to input it in the text field. Workaround: Even though the user can input an invalid character such as '%', when the user selects Next it will warn the user that they have entered an invalid character and cannot proceed with the configuration. - Problem: Once the user selects a storage controller to be used, the user cannot go back and select another controller. Workaround: The user must reboot the system in order to back and select another storage controller. This is due to the device drivers that are already loaded for the first controller that the user selected, in order to uninstall those, the system must be rebooted and the new controller must be made the bootable controller. 7.The response file for unattended installation of the operating system must be stored on USB flash drive with a FAT32 file system only. Supported operating systems =========================================== EasyStartup 1.0 supports the following operating systems in both 32 & 64 bit: - Microsoft Server 2003 Standard - Microsoft Server 2003 Enterprise - Microsoft Server 2003 SBS Standard - Microsoft Server 2003 SBS Premium - Microsoft Server 2003 R2 Standard - Microsoft Server 2003 R2 Enterprise - Microsoft Server 2008 Standard - Microsoft Server 2008 Standard w/o HyperV - Microsoft Server 2008 Enterprise - Microsoft Server 2008 Enterprise w/o HyperV - Microsoft Server 2008 DataCenter - Microsoft Server 2008 DataCenter w/o HyperV - Microsoft WebServer 2008 Trademarks =========== The following are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: EasyStartup EasyUpdate Lenovo The Lenovo Logo ThinkServer Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. 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