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–Baseboard management controller (BMC) settings

Select this choice to view information and to change baseboard management controller (BMC) settings.

-BMC firmware Ver

This is a nonselectable menu item that displays the BMC firmware version.

-BMC POST Watchdog

Enable or disable the BMC POST watchdog. Disable is the default setting.

-BMC POST Watchdog Timeout

Set the BMC POST watchdog timeout value. 5 minutes is the default setting.

-System BMC Serial Port Sharing

Enable or disable the system BMC serial port sharing. Enable is the default setting.

-BMC Serial Port Access Mode

Share or disable the BMC serial port access mode. Shared is the default setting.

-Reboot system on NMI

If you enable this option, the server automatically restarts 60 seconds after the service processor issues a nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) to the server. If you disable this option, the server does not restart. Enable is the default setting.

-BMC Network Configuration

Select this choice to view the BMC Network Configuration information.

-BMC System Event Log

Select this choice to view the BMC system event log, which contains all system error and warning messages that have been generated. Use the arrow keys to move between pages in the log. If an optional IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed, the full text of the error messages is displayed; otherwise, the log contains only numeric error codes. Run the diagnostic program to get more information about error codes that occur. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD for instructions. Select Clear error logs to clear the BMC system event log.

v Error Logs

Select this choice to view or clear error logs.

This choice is available on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only.

–POST Error Log

Select this choice to view the three most recent error codes and messages that were generated during POST. Select Clear error logs to clear the POST error log.

vSave Settings

Select this choice to save the changes that you have made in the settings.

vRestore Settings

Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and restore the previous settings.

vLoad Default Settings

Select this choice to cancel the changes you have made in the settings and restore the factory settings.

vExit Setup

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Contents User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Page Contents Page Safety Page To Connect To Disconnect Do not ≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb ≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb ≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb Page Related documentation System x3950 and System x3950 E serverProblem Determination and Service Guide Features and specifications Features and specifications What your server offers PowerExecutive Redundant connection Light path diagnosticsRedundant cooling and power capabilities Integrated network supportReliability, availability, and serviceability IBM Director UpdateXpress programFront view Server controls, connectors, LEDs, and powerPage Rear view Server power features Turning off the server Turning on the serverPage Server components Installing optionsJumper name Description Board internal connectors and jumpersMemory-card LEDs Memory-card connectorsMicroprocessor-board connectors and LEDs PCI-X board LEDs PCI-X board connectorsSAS-backplane connectors Installation guidelines System reliability guidelines Working inside the server with the power onRemoving the cover and bezel Handling static-sensitive devicesInstalling a hot-swap power supply Locking latch Locking handle open Installing an adapter ServeRAID-8i adapter ServeRAID-8i slot LED Adapter guide Installing a hot-swap hard disk drive Installing options Memory card order Dimm pair Memory moduleActive Memory Select Memory Settings Select Memory Mirroring Settings Adding a memory card Adding and replacing a memory cardHot-replacing a memory card Installing a Dimm Installing DIMMsDcac Hot-swapping DIMMs Installing options Hot-adding DIMMs Dimm Microprocessor Microprocessor installation order Installing a microprocessor Air baffle Heat sink Microprocessor connector Microprocessor- release lever Completing the installation Rear view Connecting the cablesFront view Two-node configuration Updating the server configurationSMP Expansion cabling Four-node configuration Protective cover Eight-node configuration Node SMP Expansion cable Page Installing options Page Boot Menu program Configuration/Setup Utility programGigabit Ethernet controller configuration process SAS/SATA Configuration Utility programStarting the Configuration/Setup Utility program Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programConfiguration/Setup Utility menu choices Administrator Password Power-on PasswordSystem Card Data Devices and I/O PortsMemory Settings Advanced SetupRSA II Settings System Partition VisibilityBMC Post Watchdog Timeout Baseboard management controller BMC settingsBMC Serial Port Access Mode Reboot system on NMIPower-on password PasswordsAdministrator password Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDSetup and configuration overview ServerGuide featuresInstalling your operating system without ServerGuide Typical operating-system installationUsing the Boot Menu program Download section, click Downloads & driversUsing the PXE boot agent utility program Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllerStarting the PXE boot agent utility program PXE boot agent utility menu choicesPre-boot Wake on LAN Banner Message TimeoutCommand-line interface Ipmi Shell Link SpeedUpdating and configuring the Bios Configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES Configuring LinuxOriginal /etc/lilo.conf contents Add the following five lines between the two title= sections Original /boot/grub/grub.conf contents Suse Sles 8.0 configuration Append the following text to the first title line Original bootcfg program output Configuring a Microsoft Windows operating systemModified bootcfg program output Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility programUsing the baseboard management controller utility programs Using the OSA SMBridge management utility program Starting the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility programUsing ServeRAID Manager SerialSelect Utility menu choicesUsing express configuration Configuring the controllerUsing custom configuration Click Express configurationUsing the Scalable Partition Web Interface Viewing the configurationCreating a scalable partition Page Configuring the server Page Deleting a scalable partition Page Updating IBM Director Page Trademarks Appendix. NoticesImportant notes Product recycling and disposal Page Index LED SAS Memory-mirroring configuration Page Part Number 31R1871