Chapter 4. Configuring The Server - IBM xSeries 300 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Chapter 4. Configuring the server

The following configuration programs are provided with your server:
v Configuration/Setup Utility
v SCSISelect Utility
v PXE Boot Agent Utility
v ServerGuide
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This program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that comes
with your server. You can use this program to configure the serial connector
assignment, change the drive startup sequence, set the date and time, and set
passwords. For information on how to start this utility see, "Starting the
Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 30.
With the SCSISelect Utility program, you can configure the devices that are
attached to the SCSI adapter (provided in some models). Use this program to
change default values, resolve configuration conflicts, and perform a low-level
format on a SCSI hard disk drive. For information on how to start this utility,
see "Starting the SCSISelect utility program" on page 30.
The Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) Boot Agent Utility program is part of
the BIOS code that comes with the server. You can use this program to change
network startup (boot) protocols and startup order, to select operating-system
wake-up support, and to set menu wait times. For information on how to start
this utility, see "Starting the PXE boot agent utility program" on page 31.
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CDs
The ServerGuide CDs include software setup and installation tools that are
specifically designed for IBM xSeries 300 servers. You can use these CDs during
the initial installation of your server to configure the server hardware and to
simplify your NOS installation. The ServerGuide CDs also contain a collection of
application programs, which you can install after your server is up and running.
See "Using the ServerGuide CDs" on page 32 for more information.
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