Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program; Using The Serveraid Configuration Programs - IBM x3655 - System - 7985 Service Manual

label on the CD. If the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with the
server, you can download the latest version from http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/
MIGR-4ZKPPT.html.
To start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, complete the following steps:
1. Insert the CD, and restart the server. If the CD does not start, see "ServerGuide
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to:

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS. You can use it 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 the power-on password
v Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices
v Set and change settings for advanced hardware features
v View and clear the error log
v Change interrupt request (IRQ) settings
v Enable USB legacy keyboard and mouse support
v Resolve configuration conflicts
To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the prompt Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. If you
3. Select settings to view or change.

Using the ServeRAID configuration programs

Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program and ServeRAID Manager to
configure and manage redundant array of independent disks (RAID) arrays. Be sure
to use these programs as described in this document.
v Use the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to:
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problems" on page 136.
a. Select your language.
b. Select your keyboard layout and country.
c. View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
d. View the readme file to review installation tips about your operating system
and adapter.
e. Start the setup and hardware configuration programs.
f. Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-system
CD.
(startup-drive sequence)
have set both a power-on password and an administrator password, you must
type the administrator password to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility
menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited
Configuration/Setup Utility menu will appear.
– Perform a low-level format on a hard disk drive
– View or change IDs for attached devices
– Set protocol parameters on hard disk drives