Chapter 3. Configuring The Server; Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program - Lenovo RD120 - ThinkServer - 6447 User Manual

Chapter 3. Configuring the server

The following configuration programs and capabilities come with the server:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
v ThinkServer EasyStartup DVD
v EasyManage software ThinkServer EasyManage Core Server and ThinkServer
v RAID Configuration Utility program
v Ethernet controller configuration
v Baseboard management controller utility programs
v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine configuration
v Boot Menu program

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to perform the following tasks:
v View configuration information
v View and change assignments for devices and I/O ports
v Set the date and time
v Set and change passwords
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The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system
(BIOS). Use it to configure serial port assignments, change interrupt request
(IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set the date and time, and
set passwords. For information about using this program, see "Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 79.
This bootable DVD automatically launches the ThinkServer EasyStartup program,
which simplifies the process of installing an operating system and device drivers
on your server. The ThinkServer EasyStartup program prompts you for
information required by the operating system for installation, prepares the hard
disk, prompts you to insert your operating system installation disc (CD or DVD),
and launches an unattended installation of the operating system. For additional
information, refer to the ThinkServer RD120 Installation Guide.
EasyManage Agent work together to provide centralized hardware and software
inventory management and secure automated system management through a
single console. For information about installing EasyManage software, refer to
the ThinkServer RD120 Installation Guide
Use the RAID Configuration Utility program to configure devices that are attached
to the SAS controller. For information about using this program, see "Using the
RAID Configuration Utility program" on page 87.
For information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see "Configuring the
Gigabit Ethernet controllers" on page 89.
Use these programs to configure the baseboard management controller, to
update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU)
data, and to remotely manage a network. For information about using these
programs, see "Using the baseboard management controller" on page 88.
For information about setting up and cabling a Remote Supervisor Adapter II
SlimLine, see the documentation that comes with the optional device.
The Boot Menu program is part of the BIOS. Use it to override the startup
sequence that is set in the Configuration/Setup Utility program and temporarily
assign a device to be first in the startup sequence.
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