Chapter 4. Configuring The Blade Server; Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program - IBM LS42 - BladeCenter - 7902 Installation And User Manual

Chapter 4. Configuring the blade server

This chapter describes the configuration requirements for the blade server. Before
you continue, make sure that the blade server has the latest version of firmware
code. For additional information, see "Firmware updates" on page 59.
The following configuration programs come with the blade server:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
v LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent utility program
The IBM Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) Version 4.4 program is available for
purchase. You can use IBM RDM to install a BIOS code update onto a blade server
by following the instructions in the documentation that comes with the RDM
program. To determine whether if an operating system supports the RDM program
or for updated information about RDM and information about purchasing the
software, see http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/.

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the blade server (see "Turning on the blade server" on page 13).
2. Immediately give the blade server control of the BladeCenter unit shared
3. When the Configuration/Setup utility message is displayed, press F1.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system
(BIOS). Use it to change system settings, such as interrupt requests (IRQ), date
and time, and passwords. See "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" for
more information.
The LSI Logic Configuration Utility program is part of the BIOS. 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 60 for more information.
The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools
that are designed for the blade server. Use this CD during the installation of the
blade server to configure basic hardware features and to simplify the installation
of the operating system. For information about using this CD, see "Using the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD" on page 56.
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
"Using the PXE boot agent utility program" on page 58.
keyboard, video, and mouse ports.
v If you are managing the blade server by using the BladeCenter system
console, press the KVM select button on the blade server (see "Blade server
control panel and LEDs" on page 11 for information).
v If you are managing the blade server from a remote location, see the IBM
BladeCenter Management Module User's Guide, IBM BladeCenter
Management Module Command-Line Interface Reference Guide, or IBM
BladeCenter Serial over LAN Setup Guide for information and instructions.
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