Setting The Pxe Boot Protocol Using The Setup Utility; Configuring The Gigabit Ethernet Controller - IBM System x3650 M4 Type 7915 Problem Determination And Service Manual

For additional information and instructions, see the ESXi Embedded and vCenter
Server Setup Guide at http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsphere4/r40_u1/
vsp_40_u1_esxi_e_vc_setup_guide.pdf.

Setting the PXE boot protocol using the Setup utility

To use the Setup utility to configure the boot protocol to boot from a non-UEFI
legacy network device for all PXE boot attempts, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server (see "Turning on the server" on page 14).
2. When the prompt Press <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set an
3. From the Setup utility main menu, select Boot Manager.
4. Select Boot Modes; then select Legacy Only.
5. Press Esc twice to return to the Setup utility main menu.
6. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup.
To use the Setup utility to configure the boot protocol to boot from a non-UEFI
legacy network device for the next boot only, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server (see "Turning on the server" on page 14).
2. When the prompt Press <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set an
3. From the Setup utility main menu, select Boot Manager.
4. Select Add Boot Option; then select Generic Boot Option.
5. Select Legacy Only.
6. Press Esc three times to return to the Setup utility main menu.
7. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup.
Note: Press Ctrl+P when prompted during POST to access the PXE boot agent
utility program.

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller

The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide an
interface for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and provide
full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception
of data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server support auto-negotiation,
the controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or
1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and
automatically operate at that rate and mode.
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controllers.
To find device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, go
to http://www.ibm.com/supportportal/.
administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access the
full Setup utility menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited
Setup utility menu is available.
administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access the
full Setup utility menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited
Setup utility menu is available.
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