Table of Contents
Advertisement
Chapter 2. Configuring the server
The following configuration programs and capabilities come with your server:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
v IBM ServerGuide
v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent utility program
v RAID configuration programs
v Service processor firmware update utility
v Gigabit Ethernet controller configuration process
v Remote Supervisor Adapter II configuration process
Detailed information about these configuration programs is available in the User's
Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS code. You can use it to:
v View configuration information
v View and change assignments for devices and I/O ports
v Set the date and time
v Set and change passwords
v Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices
v Set and change settings for advanced hardware features
v View and clear error logs
v Change interrupt request (IRQ) settings
v Enable USB legacy keyboard and mouse support
v Resolve configuration conflicts
Complete the following steps to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the prompt Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. If you
3. Select settings to view or change.
Detailed information about the Configuration/Setup and Utility program is available
in the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2003
™
Setup and Installation CD
– LSI Logic Configuration utility program
– ServeRAID Manager
have set both a power-on password and an administrator password, you must
type the administrator password to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility
menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited
Configuration/Setup Utility menu is available.
11
Advertisement
Table of Contents
