Using The Configuration/Setup Utility Program - IBM System x3350 Type 4192 Problem Determination And Service Manual

v Ethernet controller configuration
v IBM Director
v LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine configuration

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 and Remote Control Security settings
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 error logs
v Change interrupt request (IRQ) settings
v Resolve configuration conflicts
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program
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 is displayed, press F1. If
3. Select settings to view or change.
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IBM System x3350 Type 4192 and 4193: Problem Determination and Service Guide
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 27.
For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see "Configuring the
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller" on page 41.
IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to
centrally manage System x servers. If you plan to use IBM Director to manage
the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Director update and
interim fixes. for information about updating IBM Director, see "Updating IBM
Director" on page 42. For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM
Director documentation on the IBM Director CD that comes with the server.
Use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to configure devices that are
attached to the SAS/SATA controller. For information about using this program,
see "Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program" on page 43.
Important: If the server is a simple-swap SATA model and you have installed an
optional SATA RAID Kit, you can use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
to configure the simple-swap SATA hard disk drives.
For information about setting up and cabling a Remote Supervisor Adapter II
SlimLine for use in an Advanced System Management (ASM) network, see
"Setting up a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine" on page 42.
you 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 is available.