IBM 71453RU Setup utility, Configuring the memory expansion module, Boot Selection Menu program

Chapter 3. Configuring the server

The following configuration programs come with the server:

vSetup utility

The Setup utility (formerly called the Configuration/Setup Utility program) is part of the IBM UEFI firmware. Use it to perform configuration tasks such as changing the startup-device sequence, setting the date and time, and setting passwords. For information about using this program, see “Using the Setup utility” on page 96.

vConfiguring the memory expansion module

The memory expansion module is automatically included in the server Setup utility when it is connected to it with the QPI cables.

vBoot Selection Menu program

The Boot Selection Menu program is part of the UEFI firmware. Use it to override the startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility and temporarily assign a device to be first in the startup sequence. For more information about using this program, see “Using the Boot Selection Menu program” on page 102.

vIBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the server to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS controller with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system. For information about obtaining and using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 102.

vIntegrated management module

Use the integrated management module (IMM) for configuration, to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to remotely manage a network. For information about using the IMM, see “Using the integrated management module” on page 104 and the Integrated Management Module User's Guide on the IBM website.

vVMware ESXi embedded hypervisor

An USB flash device with VMware ESXi embedded hypervisor software might be included with some server models and available for purchase for other models. Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host system at the same time. The USB embedded hypervisor flash device installs in either of the I/O board internal USB ports. For more information about using the embedded hypervisor, see “Using the embedded hypervisor” on page 107.

vRemote presence and blue-screen capture features

The remote presence feature provides the following functions:

–Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz, regardless of the system state

–Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client

–Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server

–Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive

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