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4. Select the startup device.
The next time the server is started, it returns to the startup sequence that is set in
the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Enabling the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent program
The Intel Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent is part of the BIOS code. You can use it to
configure the network as a startable device, and you can customize where the
network startup option occurs in the startup sequence. Enable and disable the Intel
Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent from the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
To enable the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent program, complete the following
steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the prompt Press F1 for Configuration/Setup Utility is displayed,
3. From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, select Start Options and press
4. Select Planar Ethernet PXE/DHCP and press the Right Arrow (→) key to set it
5. Select Save Settings and press Enter.
Configuring the Intel Gigabit Ethernet controller
The Ethernet controller is integrated on the system board. It provides an interface
for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and provides full duplex
(FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on
the network. If the Ethernet port in the server supports auto-negotiation, the
controller detects the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T)
and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and automatically
operates at that rate and mode.
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controller. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controller. For
updated information about configuring the controller, see the Intel Network
Connection Software CD that comes with the server. To find updated information
about configuring the controller, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup.
4. From the Product family menu, select System x3100.
Press F1.
Enter.
to Enabled.
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