Configuring Uefi Compatible Devices; Configuring The Server - IBM System x3650 M4 BD Type 5466 Installation And Service Manual

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v Ethernet firmware is stored in ROM on the Ethernet controller.
v ServeRAID firmware is stored in ROM on the ServeRAID adapter.
v SATA firmware is stored in ROM on the integrated SATA controller.
v SAS/SATA firmware is stored in ROM on the SAS/SATA controller on the

Configuring UEFI compatible devices

Use this information to configure UEFI compatible devices.
About this task
UEFI compatible expansion cards can be configured through the Setup utility. To
configure a UEFI compatible expansion card, complete the following steps:
Note: Before configuring a UEFI compatible device, it is recommended to update
the firmware for your server. See "Updating the firmware" on page 87 for
information on how to update the firmware for your server.
1. Run the Setup utility (see "Using the Setup utility" on page 91).
2. Select System Settings → Network or Storage depending on the type of your
3. Select Please refresh this page first and press Enter.
4. Select the device driver that you want to configure and press Enter.
5. When you have finished changing settings, press Esc to exit from the program;

Configuring the server

The following configuration programs come with the server:
v Setup utility
v Boot Manager program
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
v IBM FastSetup
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adapters.
Note: Select System Settings → Adapters and UEFI drivers for UEFI 2.0 (and
prior) compliant adapters and drivers installed in the server.
select Save to save the settings that you have changed.
The UEFI Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system
firmware. Use it to change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the
startup-device sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords. For
information about using this program, see "Using the Setup utility" on page 91.
The Boot Manager program is part of the server firmware. Use it to override the
startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility and temporarily assign a device
to be first in the startup sequence. For more information about using this
program, see "Using the Boot Manager program" on page 98.
The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools
that are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the server
to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS/SATA controller
with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system.
For information about using this CD, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD" on page 90.
IBM FastSetup is a no-cost software tool that helps simplify the maintenance and
deployment of selected IBM BladeCenter chassis, servers, and components. The

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