Running The System Setup Utility - HP Carrier-grade cc2300 Product Manual

Using either the system setup utility or BIOS setup, you can specify the boot device sequence and set up
system passwords and security options. Both utilities access the same stored configuration data for these
items, and the result of making a change to these settings using either utility is identical.
The system setup utility consists of a collection of task-oriented modules plugged into a common framework
called the Application Framework. The Application Framework provides a launching point for individual
tasks and a location for setting customization information.

Running the System Setup Utility

You can run the system setup utility from the server configuration utilities menu of the server configuration
wizard, or from the service partition of the hard disk.
When the system setup utility starts in the default local execution mode, it accepts input from the keyboard
or mouse. The system setup utility presents a VGA-based GUI on the primary monitor.
If you run the system setup utility from read-only media, you cannot save user preference settings (such as
screen colors).
The system setup utility supports ROM-DOS version 6.22. The system setup utility will not operate from a
DOS box running under an operating system such as Windows.
Start the system setup utility using one of the following methods:
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From the resource CD—Boot the server to the server configuration wizard and start the system setup
utility from the server configuration utilities menu.
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From the service partition—Boot the server to the service partition and execute the following DOS
commands:
C:\> cd SSU
C:\SSU> SSU.bat
The mouse driver loads if it is available; press Enter to continue.
When the system setup utility title appears on the screen, press any key to continue.
Working with the System Setup Utility Interface
You can access features of the system setup utility interface using the mouse or keyboard:
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Mouse—Click once to choose menu items and buttons or to select items in a list, such as the Available
Tasks list. To run a list item, such as one from the Available Tasks list, select the item and click OK or
double-click the item.
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Keyboard—Use the tab and arrow keys to highlight buttons and press the Spacebar or Enter to
execute. You can also execute a menu or button by using the Alt key in combination with the underlined
letter in the name of the menu or button.
You can have more than one task open at the same time, although some tasks might require complete
control to avoid possible conflicts. The tasks achieve complete control by keeping the task as the center of
operation until you close the task window.
The system setup utility has a built-in help system, which you access by clicking a help button or choosing
the help menu.
Customizing the System Setup Utility Interface
The system setup utility lets you customize your interface using the preferences section of the main window.
The Application Framework sets these preferences and saves them in the AF.INI file so that they take
effect the next time you start the system setup utility. There are four user-customizable settings:
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Color—Lets you change the default colors associated with different items on the screen using predefined
color combinations. The color changes take effect immediately.
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