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Configuring the Server
4.3.4
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet Controller
The Ethernet controller is integrated on the I/O 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 need 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 ServerStart CD that comes with your server.
4.3.5
Using the PXE boot agent utility program
Use the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent utility program to
enable or disable operating-system wake-up support.
Your server does not support changing the network boot protocol or
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specifying the startup order of devices through the PXE boot agent utility
program.
Starting the PXE boot agent utility program
To start the PXE boot agent utility program, complete the following steps:
Ê Turn on the server.
When the Broadcom NetXtreme Ethernet Boot Agent Version X.X.XX
prompt appears, press Ctrl+S. You have 2 seconds (by default) to press
Ctrl+S after the prompt appears.
If the prompt is not displayed, use the Configuration/Setup Utility
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program to set the Ethernet PXE startup option.
Ê To select a choice from the menu, use the arrow keys and press [Enter].
Ê To change the setting of the selected item, follow the instructions on the
screen.
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