Starting The Utility Programs; Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program; Starting The Configuration/Setup Utility Program; Using The Scsiselect Utility Program (Some Models) - IBM xSeries 300 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Starting the utility programs

This section provides the instructions for starting the utility programs. For more
detailed information about these utility programs, refer to the User's Reference on
the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

Configuration/Setup is a menu-driven utility that is part of the BIOS code that
comes with your server. You can use it to:
v Configure serial connector assignments
v Change the drive startup sequence
v Enable USB keyboard and mouse support
v Resolve configuration conflicts
v Set the date and time
v Set passwords

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program

Complete the following steps to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:
1. Turn on the server and watch the monitor screen.
2. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1.
3. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

Using the SCSISelect utility program (some models)

SCSISelect is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that you can
use to:
v View the default SCSI IDs
v Locate and correct configuration conflicts
Note: If your server has a redundant arrays of independent disks (RAID) adapter

Starting the SCSISelect utility program

Complete the following steps to start the SCSISelect Utility program:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the <<< Press <CTRL><A> for SCSISelect
3. When the Would you like to configure the host adapter or run the SCSI
4. Use the arrow keys to select a choice from the menu.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected
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installed, use the configuration method that is supplied with the RAID
adapter to view or change SCSI settings for devices attached to the adapter.
appears, press Ctrl+A.
disk utility? question appears, make your selection and press Enter.
v Press Esc to exit the SCSISelect Utility program.
v Press the F5 key to switch between color and monochrome modes (if your
monitor permits).
items; then, press Enter.
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Utility! >>> prompt