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IBM Advanced Settings Utility program
The Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program is an alternative to the Setup utility for
modifying UEFI settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to modify
UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the system to
access the Setup utility.
You can also use the ASU program to configure the optional remote presence
features or other IMM settings. The remote presence features provide enhanced
systems-management capabilities.
In addition, the ASU program provides limited settings for configuring the IPMI
function in the IMM through the command-line interface.
Use the command-line interface to issue setup commands. You can save any of the
settings as a file and run the file as a script. The ASU program supports scripting
environments through a batch-processing mode.
For more information and to download the ASU program, go to
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller
The Ethernet controller is integrated on the system board. It provides an interface
for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and provides 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
controller detects the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T)
and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and automatically
operates at that rate and mode.
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controller. However, you must
install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controller. For
device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see the
Intel Ethernet Software CD that comes with the server. To find updated information
about configuring the controller, complete the following steps.
Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code
updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code
is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.
Notes:
v Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might
v To install the device driver for the Ethernet controller, you might have to use an
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.
4. From the Product family menu, select System x iDataPlex dx360 M3 server
vary slightly from what is described in this document.
external USB CD-RW/DVD drive such as the IBM and Lenovo part number
73P4515 or 73P4516. See "Firmware updates" on page 66 for additional
instructions about using an external USB CD-RW/DVD drive.
and click Go.
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