Chapter 2. Configuring The Server - IBM xSeries 445 8870 User Manual

Chapter 2. Configuring the server

The following configuration programs and capabilities come with your server:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
v Ethernet controller configuration
v Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) boot manager
v Integrated system management firmware update utility program
v LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
v Remote Supervisor Adapter configuration process
v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent utility program
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The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system
(BIOS) code in your server. Use it to configure management port assignments,
change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set
the date and time, and set passwords. For information about using this utility
program, see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 18.
Note: In a 16-way configuration some options or settings are defined through the
primary server, while others must be defined on the individual server.
Ensure that options or settings on the secondary server are correct before
creating a scalable partition.
The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools
that are designed for your server. Use this CD during the installation of your
server to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SCSI
controller with RAID capabilities, and to simply the installation of your operating
system. For information about using this CD, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup
and Installation CD" on page 25.
Note: If your server model comes with an operating system, such as Microsoft
Windows 2000 Datacenter Server or VMware ESX server, see the
software documentation provided with your software for configuration
information.
For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see "Configuring the
Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page 29.
The EFI boot manager provides a choice of startup options when you start the
server. Use it to start the operating system, the Configuration/Setup Utility
program, the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program, and the EFI boot manager
maintenance menu. For information about using this program, see "Using the
Extensible Firmware Interface boot manager" on page 29.
For information about updating the integrated system management firmware, see
"Using the integrated system management firmware update utility program" on
page 30.
Use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility to configure the integrated SCSI controller
with RAID capabilities and the devices that are attached to it. For information
about using this utility program, see "Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility
program" on page 31.
Configuration activities are also required for the Remote Supervisor Adapter. See
"Setting up the Remote Supervisor Adapter" on page 32 for information about
setting up and cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter for use with an Advanced
System Management (ASM) network.
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