IBM 71453RU manual Using the Setup utility, Starting the Setup utility, Setup utility menu choices

The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture feature to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition.

For more information, see “Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features” on page 106

vEthernet controller configuration

For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 108.

vIBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program

Use this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settings and IMM settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the server to run the Setup utility. For information about using this program, see “IBM Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 109.

Using the Setup utility

Use the Setup utility to perform the following tasks:

vView configuration information

vView and change assignments for devices and I/O ports

vSet the date and time

vSet and change passwords

vSet the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices

vSet and change settings for advanced hardware features

vView, set, and change settings for power-management features

vView and clear error logs

vResolve configuration conflicts

Starting the Setup utility

To start the Setup utility, complete the following steps:

1.Turn on the server.

Note: Approximately 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power, the power-control button becomes active.

2.When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set an administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access the full Setup utility menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited Setup utility menu is available.

3.Select the settings to view or change.

Setup utility menu choices

The following choices are on the Setup utility main menu. Depending on the version of the IBM UEFI firmware, some menu choices might differ slightly from these descriptions.

vSystem Information

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