4. Select 1 to configure boot devices or 2 to configure the adapter’s parameters.

Figure 10: BIOS Utility, Main Configuration Menu

5. If you select to configure the adapter’s parameters, the adapter configuration menu is displayed.

Figure 11: Adapter Configuration Menu

Adapter Configuration Menu Summaries

1.Enable or Disable BIOS. Enable or disable x86 BootBIOS on the selected adapter. To use any of its features, x86 BootBIOS must be enabled on at least one installed HBA. See Enable x86 BootBIOS on HBAs Using the BIOS Utility on page 6 for more information.

2.Change Default ALPA of this adapter. This option applies only to arbitrated loop (FC-AL). The factory default is 01 (hexadecimal). See Change the Default AL_PA on page 10 for more information.

3.Change PLOGI Retry Timer(+ Advanced Option+). Set the interval for the port log in retry timer. The factory default is No PLOGI Retry: 0 msec. See Change the PLOGI Retry Timer on page 11 for more information.

4.Topology Selection(+Advanced Option+). If it is necessary to change the topology, do so before you configure boot devices. See Change Topology on page 11 for more information.

5.Enable or Disable Spinup Delay(+ Advanced Option+). Enable or disable the spinup delay. The factory default is disabled. See Enable/Disable the Spinup Delay on page 12 for more information.

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5.01 specifications

IBM 5.01, a significant release in IBM's software suite, introduced a range of features and technologies aimed at enhancing enterprise capabilities across various sectors. This version focused on providing organizations with robust tools to leverage data, optimize workflows, and improve collaboration.

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