IBM 8870 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices

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vPreboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent utility program

The PXE boot agent utility program is part of the BIOS code in your server. Use it to change network startup (boot) protocols and startup order and to select operating-system wake-up support. For information about using this utility program, see “Using the PXE boot agent utility program” on page 70.

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS code. You can use it to:

vConfigure system devices and ports

vConfigure scalable partitions

vConfigure memory settings

vChange the drive startup sequence

vEnable USB keyboard and mouse support

vResolve configuration conflicts

vSet the date and time

vSet passwords and security settings

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program

Complete the following steps to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:

1.Turn on the server.

Note: In a 16-way configuration, some options or settings are defined through the primary server, while others must be defined on the individual server. Ensure that options or settings on the secondary server are correct before creating a scalable partition.

2.When the prompt Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. If 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.

Note: Depending on your configuration, you might experience a delay before the Configuration/Setup menu appears.

3.Select settings to view or change.

Configuration/Setup Utility menu choices

The following choices are on the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu. Depending on the version of the BIOS code in your server, some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions.

vSystem Summary

Select this choice to view configuration information, including the type, speed, and cache sizes of the microprocessors and the amount of installed memory. When you make configuration changes through other options in the Configuration/Setup Utility program, the changes are reflected in the system summary; you cannot change settings directly in the system summary.

This choice is on the full and limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu.

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Contents ERserver Page ERserver Page Contents Iv xSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Safety To Connect To Disconnect Do not ≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb ≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb ≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb 82 kg 180 lb XSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Introducing the IBM xSeries 445 server Related documentationLearn section, click Online publications Click ContinueFeatures and specifications MicroprocessorWhat your server offers Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability Light path diagnostics featureRedundant cooling and power capabilities Redundant connectionReliability, availability, and serviceability features Memory scrubbing and Memory ProteXion UpdateXpress programActive Memory Memory mirroringIBM Director IBM Universal ManageabilityServer controls, LEDs, and power Front viewXSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Rear view Rear view of model with Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXARemote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA connectors and LEDs Introducing the IBM xSeries 445 server Server power features Turning on the serverTurning off the server XSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Ethernet controller configuration Configuration/Setup Utility programConfiguring scalable partitions Integrated System Management Processor Update programConfiguration/Setup Utility menu choices Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programStarting the Configuration/Setup Utility program System SummaryProduct Data Power-on PasswordSystem Information System Card DataMemory Settings Administrator PasswordAdvanced Setup Start OptionsScalable Partition Settings ASM SettingsScalability Port Configuration Error LogsConfiguring scalable partitions Creating a scalable partitionConfiguring the server Remote console redirection Deleting a scalable partitionPasswords Power-on passwordAdministrator password Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ServerGuide featuresSetup and configuration overview Typical operating-system installationInstalling your operating system without ServerGuide RSA II-EXAConfiguring the Gigabit Ethernet controller Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility programUsing ServeRAID Manager Configuring the controller Configuration wizard windowUsing express configuration Click Express configurationUsing custom configuration Click Custom configurationConfiguration summary window Viewing the configuration ServeRAID Manager windowGetting assistance ServeRAID Manager help menuHints and tips feature Remote Supervisor Adapters Identifying the Remote Supervisor AdapterSetting up the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA featuresSetup requirements Cabling and configuring the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA StepUSB connector ASM Interconnect portManagement ports Connect the RSA II-EXA breakout cable to the server Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA connectors Restrict to this brand field, select Servers Restrict to this brand field, select Servers Configuring and connecting to the ASM interconnect network XSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Configuring the server ASM interconnect network Ethernet configuration ASM interconnect network modem configuration Setting up the Remote Supervisor Adapter Remote Supervisor Adapter featuresCabling and configuring the Remote Supervisor Adapter PPP Remote Supervisor Adapter connectors Settings for Web-based remote Subnet Mask Network InterfaceIP Address GatewayBaud Rate Dedicated to ASMStop Bits Authentication Protocol Line TypeRemote IP Address Configuring the server If the installation is from a diskette, type a\NT\SETUP -q Using the ASM interconnect network Select Save New Remote Control Password then, press EnterXSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Server name ASM Interconnect module needed Server name ASM Interconnect module needed Configuring the server ASM Interconnect network configuration Connecting modems to the ASM Interconnect network Using the PXE boot agent utility program Starting the PXE boot agent utility programPXE boot agent utility menu choices Using the documentation Before you callXSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Appendix B. Notices Edition noticeTrademarks IBMImportant notes Product recycling and disposalBattery return program Taiwanese Class a warning statement Industry Canada Class a emission compliance statementEuropean Union EMC Directive conformance statement Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie CanadaXSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Macedonia former Yugoslav Republic of, Madagascar, Mali XSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Index LSI Starting server XSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Page Part Number 02R2784