Configuration - IBM 8686 - Eserver xSeries 360 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Configuration

You can use the following configuration programs to customize the settings for the
server hardware:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
v SCSISelect utility program
v PXE Boot Agent Utility program
v ServerGuide CDs
v ServeRAID configuration program
v Remote Supervisor Adapter configuration process
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This program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that comes
with the server. You can use this program to change interrupt request (IRQ)
settings, change the drive startup sequence, set the date and time, and set
passwords. For information about using this utility, see "Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility" on page 28.
This program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that comes
with the server. You can use this program to configure the devices that are
attached to the integrated SCSI controller. Use this program to change default
values, and to resolve configuration conflicts. For information about using this
utility, see "Using the SCSISelect utility program" on page 34.
The Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) Boot Agent Utility program is part of
the BIOS code that comes with the server. You can use this program to select
the boot protocol and other boot options, to display the PXE setup prompt or to
disable it, to set the prompt display duration, and to select a power management
option. For information about using this utility, see "PXE Boot Agent Utility
program" on page 36
Note: The RPL selection for the Boot Protocol option is not supported for this
server.
The ServerGuide CDs provide software setup and installation tools that are
specifically designed for the server. Use these CDs during the initial installation of
the server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify network operating
system (NOS) installation. See "Using the ServerGuide CDs" on page 57 for
more information. The ServerGuide CDs also contain a collection of application
programs, which you can install after the server is up and running.
This program comes with the optional ServeRAID adapters and with server
models that have a ServeRAID adapter preinstalled. If the server has a
ServeRAID adapter installed, you must use the ServeRAID configuration program
to define and configure the disk-array subsystem before you install the operating
system. For more information about using the ServeRAID configuration program,
see "ServeRAID configuration program" on page 37 and also the ServeRAID
documentation that comes on the Documentation CD.
Configuration activities are also required for the Remote Supervisor Adapter. See
"Remote Supervisor Adapter" on page 38 for information about setting up and
cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter for use with an Advanced System
Management (ASM) network. For complete information about cabling,
configuring, and using the Remote Supervisor Adapter to manage the server
remotely, see the Remote Supervisor Adapter User's Guide on the
Documentation CD.
Note: These configuration programs are not designed to help you configure the
integrated Ethernet adapter.
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