
Chapter 3. Configuring your server
The following configuration programs are provided with your server:
•Configuration/Setup Utility
This program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that comes with your server. You can use this program to configure serial and parallel port assignments, change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the drive startup sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords. See “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” for more information.
•SCSISelect Utility
With the
•PXE Boot Agent Utility
The Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) Boot Agent Utility program is part of the BIOS code that comes with your server. You can use this program to change network startup (boot) protocols and startup (boot) order, to select operating system wake up support, and to set menu wait times. See “Using the PXE Boot Agent Utility program” on page 19 for more information.
•ServerGuide CDs
The ServerGuide CDs include software setup and installation tools that are specifically designed for IBM xSeries servers. You can use these CDs during the initial installation of your server to configure the server hardware and simplify your network operating system installation. The ServerGuide CDs also contain a collection of application programs, which you can install after your server is up and running. See “Chapter 4. Using the ServerGuide CDs,” on page 21 for more detailed information.
•ServeRAID programs
The ServeRAID programs come with the optional ServeRAID adapters. If your server has a ServeRAID adapter installed, you must use the ServeRAID Configuration program to define and configure your
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
This section provides instructions for starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program and descriptions of the menu choices that are available.
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program
To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, do the following:
1.Turn on the server and watch the monitor screen.
2.When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1.
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