Using The System Setup Utility; Running The System Setup Utility - IBM @server xSeries 343 Product Manual

Using the System Setup Utility

The System Setup Utility is located on the System Resource CD-ROM that is shipped with the
server.
Run the System Setup Utility to:
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Set boot device priority
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Set passwords and security options
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View the System Event Log
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View SDRs
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View FRU information
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Save and restore the system configuration (available from Expert mode only)
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Update system firmware and BIOS (available from Expert mode only)
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Access the Platform Event Manager to configure the PEP, LAN or EMP
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 System Resource CD-ROM: 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:\>
C:\SSU>
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:
xSeries 343 Product Guide
cd SSU
SSU.bat
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