Configuring The Server - Lenovo System x3500 M5 Type 5464 Installation And Service Manual

• ServeRAID firmware is stored in ROM on the system board and the RAID adapter (if one is installed).
• SAS/SATA firmware is stored in ROM on the SAS/SATA controller on the system board.

Configuring the server

The following configuration programs come with the server:
• Setup utility
The Setup utility is part of the UEFI firmware. Use it to perform configuration tasks such as changing
interrupt request (IRQ) settings, changing the startup-device sequence, setting the date and time, and
setting passwords. For information about using this program, see "Using the Setup utility" on page 107.
• Boot Manager program
The Boot Manager is part of the UEFI 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" on page 111.
• ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
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 105.
• Integrated Management Module II (IMM2)
Use the Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) for configuration, to update the firmware and sensor
data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to remotely manage a network. For information
about using the IMM2.1, see "Using the Integrated Management Module II (IMM2)" on page 112
and the Integrated Management Module II User's Guide at http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/
systemx/documentation/topic/ com.lenovo.sysx.imm2.doc/ printable_doc.html.
• VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor
An optional USB flash device or SD card with VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor software is available for
purchase. Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host
system at the same time. The USB embedded hypervisor flash device can be installed in USB connector
on the system board. The SD card can be inserted into the SD adapter. For more information about using
the embedded hypervisor, see "Using the embedded hypervisor" on page 115.
• Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture
The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the Integrated
Management Module II (IMM2). The remote presence feature provides the following functions:
– Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz, regardless of the system
state
– Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client
– Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, SD card, and USB flash drive on a remote client, and
mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server
– Uploading a diskette image to the IMM2.1 memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive
The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM2.1 restarts the
server when the IMM2.1 detects an operating-system hang condition. A system administrator can use
the blue-screen capture feature to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition. For more
information, see "Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features" on page 113.
• Ethernet controller configuration
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