IBM HS40 manual Configuring the blade server, Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

Chapter 2. Configuring the blade server

The following configuration programs come with your blade server:

vConfiguration/Setup Utility program

The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in your blade server. Use it to change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, set the date and time, and set passwords. See “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” for more information.

vIBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that are designed for your blade server. Use this CD during the installation of your blade server to configure basic hardware features, such as a SCSI controller with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system. For information about using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 14.

vPreboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent utility program

The PXE boot agent utility program is part of the BIOS code in your server. Use it to change network startup (boot) protocols and startup order and to select operating-system wake-up support. For information about using this utility program, see “Using the PXE boot agent utility program” on page 16.

vIBM Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) Version 4.11 Update 3 or later

IBM Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) is available for purchase. You can use

the IBM RDM Version 4.11 Update 3 or later to install a BIOS code update onto the blade server. For information about using this product, see the IBM Eserver

BladeCenterHS40 Type 8839 Installation and User’s Guide.

To determine if your operating system supports the RDM program or for updated information about RDM and information about purchasing the software, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/eserver/xseries/systems_management/index.html.

For information about setting up your network configuration for remote

management, such as with the IBM Director products, depending on your blade server, see the IBM Eserver BladeCenter Planning and Installation Guide or the IBM Eserver BladeCenter T Planning and Installation Guide. You can obtain the

planning guides from http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

This section provides the instructions to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and descriptions of the menu choices.

Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program

Complete the following steps to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:

1.Turn on the blade server and watch the monitor screen.

2.When the prompt Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1.

3.Select settings to view or change.

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