Configuring The Blade Server; Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program - IBM LS20 - BladeCenter - 8850 Service Manual

Configuring the blade server

The following configuration programs come with the blade server:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
v LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
The IBM Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) Version 4.20 program is available for
purchase. You can use IBM RDM Version 4.20 (or later) to install a BIOS code
update onto a blade server by following the instructions in the documentation that
comes with the RDM program. To determine if an operating system supports the
RDM program or for updated information about RDM and information about
purchasing the software, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/eserver/xseries/
systems_management/index.html.
For information about setting up the network configuration for remote management,
such as with the IBM Director products, see the IBM Eserver BladeCenter
Planning and Installation Guide for your BladeCenter unit type. You can obtain the
planning guides from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

This section provides the instructions to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program
and descriptions of the menu choices. Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program
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
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The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system
(BIOS) code in the blade server. Use it to change system settings, such as
interrupt requests (IRQ), date and time, and passwords. See "Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program" for more information.
The LSI Logic Configuration Utility program is part of the BIOS code in the blade
server. Use it to set the device scan order and to set the SCSI controller IDs. For
more information about this function, see the Installation and User's Guide.