Lenovo 6438, 6437, 6436, 6435 manual Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

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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:

vView configuration information

vView and change assignments for devices and I/O ports

vSet the date and time

vSet and change passwords

vSet and change the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices (startup-drive sequence)

vSet and change settings for advanced hardware features

vView and clear the event and error logs

vChange interrupt request (IRQ) settings

vResolve configuration conflicts

To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps:

1.Turn on the server.

2.When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup is displayed, press F1. If an administrator password has been set, you must type the administrator password to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

See the User's Guide that is on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD for more information about using the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program

Use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to configure hot-swap hard disk drives that are connected to the SAS/SATA controller.

Important:

vIf the server is a simple-swap SATA model that contains a SATA RAID back plate, you can use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to configure the simple-swap SATA hard disk drives.

vIf you install an optional RAID controller in the server, such as the ServeRAID-MR10i controller, use the configuration software that comes with the adapter to configure the hard disk drives.

To start the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps:

1.Turn on the server.

2.When the prompt Press CTRL-C to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility...

is displayed, press Ctrl+C. If you have set an administrator password, you are prompted to type the password.

3.Use the arrow keys to select the adapter (SAS controller) for which you want to change settings. Use the Help function to see instructions and available actions for this screen. If you select SAS Topology or Advanced Adapter Properties, additional screens are displayed.

4.To change the settings of the selected items, follow the instructions on the screen.

5.Press Enter to save your changes.

34ThinkServer RS110 Types 6435, 6436, 6437, and 6438: Installation Guide

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Contents Installation Guide Page Installation Guide Page Contents Page Safety Page To Connect To Disconnect Do not Safety Statement Safety Page Introduction Hardware and software requirements Features and specifications Drives Major components of the server Inch models Dimm System board 13 Operator information panel assembly System-board optional-device connectors Page Installing optional devices Installation guidelinesWorking inside the server with the power on System reliability guidelinesHandling static-sensitive devices Removing the coverInstalling a memory module Installing a hard disk drive Installing a simple-swap Serial ATA hard disk drive Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive Installing an adapter Expansion-slot cover Page Adapter bracket Installing an IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine Mounting bracket Completing the installation Installing the cover Connecting the cablesUpdating the server configuration RearServer controls, LEDs, and power Front viewRear view Server power features Turning on the serverTurning off the server Page Configuring the server Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program Using ThinkServer EasyManage products Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility programUsing the baseboard management controller Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllersPage Solving problems Diagnostic tools overviewPost beep codes Post error codes Documentation DVDDefault Settings, and save Maintenance Manual on Abbreviated list of Post error codes Only Replace Abbreviated list of Post error codes Abbreviated list of Post error codes Troubleshooting tables CD or DVD drive problemsPage Intermittent problems USB keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problemsPage Memory problems Microprocessor problemsMonitor problems Solving problems Optional-device problems Power problems Serial-device problems EasyStartup problemsSoftware problems Universal Serial Bus USB device problems Video problemsUsing the documentation Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistanceBefore you call Page Using other services Purchasing additional services Lenovo product servicePage Appendix B. Notices Trademarks Important notesWaste electrical and electronic equipment Weee notices Battery return program For the European UnionGerman Ordinance for Work gloss statement Industry Canada Class a emission compliance statementAvis de conformité à la réglementation dIndustrie Canada European Union EMC Directive conformance statementGerman Class a compliance statement Appendix B. Notices Page Index SAS SataSAS Index Page Page Part Number 46U0855
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