The Configuration/Setup Utility

6. Resolve configuration conflicts.

See “Resolving Configuration Conflicts” on page 30.

The Configuration/Setup

Utility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For

most configurations, the server will

operate

using

the

default

sy

You

need to change the settings only

to

resolve configuration

conflict

or

change device functions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you want or need to change the

default

settings,

the

Configura

Utility program provides a convenient way

to display

and

change

the

After you run and exit the Configuration/Setup Utility program, configu information is stored in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). While th server is powered off, the configuration information remains available system startup.

Always run the Configuration/Setup Utility program if you add or remov hardware option, or if you receive an error message instructing you Review this chapter and the information that comes with the option b changes. Also, record the current settings (see Chapter 7, “Server Rec Specifications” on page 161) before making any changes.

To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:

1. Turn on the server and watch the screen.

2.When the messagesPress F1 for Configuration/Setup andPress F2 for

Diagnostics appear, select the action you need.

Ÿ To configure your server, press Configuration/SetupF1 to selectUtility.

The Configuration/Setup Utility main menu appears. For information a the menus, see “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility” on page 2

Note: If

you

enter a power-on

password and

an

administrator

pas

has

been

set, a limited

menu appears

on

the screen.

To

the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu, you must enter th administrator password.

ŸTo run the system diagnostics, pressDiagnosticF2 toUtilityselect.

The

Diagnostic Utility

main

menu appears. For information about ru

the

system diagnostics,

see

“Diagnostic Test Programs” on page 1

Important

If a defective PCI adapter is causing the system to stop re startup, you can Alt+F1press here. This will cause the server to bypa PCI device initialization (except video) and go directly to the

Configuration/Setup Utility , where you can disable the defective PCI adapter. Disabling the defective PCI adapter should enable you complete a normal startup when you restart the server.

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IBM 5000 manual To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program