Recovering The Flash Device Image; Enabling The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility Program - IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 Installation And User Manual

To add the USB flash device to the boot order, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1.
3. From the Setup utility main menu, select Boot Manager.
4. Select Add Boot Option > Embedded Hypervisor. Press Enter, and then select
5. Select Change Boot Order and then select Commit Changes; then, press Enter.
6. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup.

Recovering the flash device image

About this task
If the embedded hypervisor flash device image becomes corrupt, you can use the
VMware Recovery CD to recover the flash device image.
To recover the flash device image, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn on the server.
2. Insert the VMware Recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Results
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.

Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program

The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the server firmware.
You can use it to configure the network as a startable device, and you can
customize where the network startup option appears in the startup sequence.
Enable and disable the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program from the Setup
utility.
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Note: Approximately 20 to 40 seconds after the server is connected to power,
the power-control button becomes active.
Esc.
Note: Approximately 20 to 40 seconds after the server is connected to power,
the power-control button becomes active.