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Chapter 5. Configuration information and instructions
This chapter provides information about updating the firmware and using the
configuration utilities.
Firmware updates
IBM periodically makes BIOS, service processor (BMC), and diagnostic firmware
updates available for the blade server. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to
download the latest firmware for the blade server. Install any updates, using the
instructions that are included with the downloaded file.
Important: To avoid problems and to maintain proper system performance, always
ensure that the blade server BIOS, service processor, and diagnostic firmware
levels are consistent for all blade servers of the same type within the BladeCenter
unit.
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS. You can use it to:
v Change interrupt request (IRQ) settings
v Change the startup drive sequence
v Configure serial-port assignments
v Enable USB keyboard and mouse support
v Resolve configuration conflicts
v Set the date and time
v Set passwords and security settings
To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. If
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers
Two Ethernet controllers are integrated on the blade server system board. Each
controller provides a 1-Gbps full-duplex interface for connecting to one of the
Ethernet-compatible switch modules in I/O-module bays 1 and 2, which enables
simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the Ethernet local area network
(LAN). Each Ethernet controller on the system board is routed to a different switch
module in I/O module bay 1 or bay 2. See "Blade server Ethernet controller
enumeration" on page 80 for information about how to determine the routing from
Ethernet controller to I/O-module bay for your blade server.
You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controllers for the blade server
operating system. However, you must install a device driver to enable the blade
server operating system to address the Ethernet controllers. For device drivers and
information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see the Broadcom NetXtreme
Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the blade server. To find updated
information about configuring the controllers, complete the following steps.
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an administrator password has been set, you must type the administrator
password to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu.
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