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Configuring the Blade Server
This chapter describes the configuration requirements for the blade server. Before you
continue, you should make sure that the blade server has the latest version of firmware
code. For additional information, see
The following configuration programs come with the blade server:
•
Configuration/Setup Utility program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system
(BIOS) code in the blade server. Use it to change system settings, such as interrupt
requests (IRQ), date and time, and passwords. See
Utility program" on page 57
•
LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
The LSI Logic Configuration Utility program is part of the BIOS code in the blade
server. Use it to set the device scan order and to set the SAS controller IDs. See
"Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility Program" on page 63
information.
•
Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent utility program
The PXE boot agent utility program is part of the BIOS code in the blade server. Use
it to select the boot protocol and other boot options and to select a power-management
option. For information about using this utility program, see
Agent Utility Program" on page
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the blade server (see
2. Immediately give the blade server control of the SBCE unit shared keyboard, video,
and mouse ports.
— If you are managing the blade server using the system console, press the KVM
— If you are managing the blade server from a remote location, see the Intel® Blade
3. When the Configuration/Setup utility message appears, press F1.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Intel® Server Compute Blade SBXD132 Installation and User's Guide
select button on the blade server (see
LEDs" on page 10
for information).
Server Management Module SBCECMM Installation and User's Guide, Intel®
Server Blade Chassis Enterprise Management Module CBCECMM2: Installation
and User's Guide, Intel® Blade Server Chassis SBCE: Management Module
Command-Line Interface Reference Guide, or Intel® Blade Server Chassis
SBCE: Serial Over LAN (SOL) Setup Guide for information and instructions.
"Firmware Updates" on page
"Using the Configuration/Setup
for more information.
61.
"Turning on the Blade Server" on page
"Understanding the Control Panel and
61.
for more
"Using the PXE Boot
9).
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