Chapter 4. Configuring The Server; Using The Efi Firmware Boot Manager; Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program - IBM xSeries 455 Installation Manual

Chapter 4. Configuring the server

The Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) Firmware Boot Manager provides access
to utility programs and controls the startup environment. After you turn on the
server, this program offers you a choice of startup options. For example, you can
start to an operating system located on the network or media, or access the
Configuration/Setup Utility program.
In addition to the EFI Firmware Boot Manager, you can use the following
configuration programs to customize the server hardware:
v Configuration/Setup Utility
v ServeRAID Manager
v LSI Logic Configuration Utility
v Remote Supervisor Adapter configuration process
v Scalable partition configuration process
For more information about these programs, see "Configuring your server" in the
User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

Using the EFI Firmware Boot Manager

Use the EFI Firmware Boot Manager to configure a variety of startup options and to
access utility programs. You can use it to:
v Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program
v Set the startup options
v Configure device drivers
v Select a startup operating system
Complete the following steps to start the EFI Firmware Boot Manager:
1. Turn on the server.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

Configuration/Setup is a menu-driven utility that is part of the SAL/EFI code that
comes with your server. You can use it to:
v Enable memory mirroring
v Set the date and time
v Configure scalable partitions
v View configuration information
v Set and change passwords and Remote Control Security settings
v Set and change settings for advanced hardware features
v View and clear error logs
Complete the following steps to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:
1. Turn on the server.
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Note: In a multi-node configuration, some options or settings are defined
through the primary server, and others must be defined on the individual
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