Using The Qlogic Scsi Utility; Using The Firmware Update Utility; Using The Selview Utility - IBM eServer 380 xSeries User Reference Manual

Using the QLogic SCSI Utility

Use the QLogic SCSI Utility to configure the SCSI capabilities of the xSeries 380
server. You run this utility during the restart operation before the BIOS Setup Utility. To
enter the QLogic SCSI Utility, perform the following procedure:
During the system reset performed after you exit from the BIOS Setup Utility, watch
the monitor for the prompt to start the QLogic Setup Utility.When you see the prompt
for the QLogic Setup Utility, press Alt+Q.

Using the Firmware Update Utility

The Firmware Upgrade Utility is an EFI program that updates the following server
code:
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For the most recent firmware downloads, update utilities, and instructions, go to the
IBM Personal Computing Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support, and download
the latest level of BIOS and firmware code. The README.TXT file in the download
package contains the instructions for using the utility.

Using the SELView Utility

Use the SELView Utility to perform the following tasks:
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Note: For the latest version of the utility, go to the IBM Personal Computing Web
If you suspect a problem with your server, run this utility and save the log file. Call for
service and refer the servicer to the log file for information. To use the SELView Utility,
do the following:
1. Insert the System Utilities CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Type the following command from the EFI shell prompt:
3. Locate the FSx where x is the CD-ROM drive (FF).
4. Issue FSx: where x is the CD-ROM drive.
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Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
Hot-Swap Controller (HSC)
Chassis Bridge Controller (CBC)
BIOS
Examine all System Event Log (SEL) entries
Examine previously stored System Event Log entries from a file
Save the System Event Log entries to a file
Clear the System Event Log entries from the nonvolatile storage area
Sort the SEL records by various fields such as Timestamp, Sensor Type Number,
Event Description, and Generator ID
page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support.
Note: You can run the utility directly from the System Utilities CD or from a
diskette you create from the CD. If you choose to run the utility from a
diskette, follow the instructions in the READ.TXT file on the CD.
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