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3. Press F12. If a bootable USB mass storage device is installed, a submenu item
4. Select an item from the (Select Boot Device) menu.
5. Select an option, and then Exit and continue booting.
The next time the server starts, it returns to the startup sequence that is set in the
Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Starting the backup BIOS
The system board contains a backup copy area for the BIOS code. This is a
secondary copy of BIOS code that you update only during the process of updating
BIOS code. If the primary copy of the BIOS code becomes damaged, use this
backup copy.
To force the server to start from the backup copy, turn off the server; then, place the
J14 jumper in the backup position (pins 2 and 3).
Use the backup copy of the BIOS code until the primary copy is restored. After the
primary copy is restored, turn off the server; then, move the J14 jumper back to the
primary position.
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD contains a setup and installation
program that is designed for your server. The ServerGuide program detects the
server model and hardware options that are installed and uses that information
during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide program simplifies
operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some
cases, installing them automatically.
If a later version of the ServerGuide program is available, you can download a free
image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD. To download the image, go to
the IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-
4ZKPPT.html.
The ServerGuide program has the following features:
v An easy-to-use interface
v Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected
v ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your ServeRAID adapter
v Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardware
v Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable during
ServerGuide features
Features and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuide
program. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuide
Setup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features are
supported on all server models.
The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabled
startable (bootable) CD drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD, you must have your operating-system CD to install the operating system.
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