IBM x Series 200 manual Frequency Control

Models: x Series 200

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You can enable a virus-warning test that checks for changes in the master boot record at startup. You also can choose to run POST in the quick mode, and read the microprocessor serial number.

Frequency Control

Select this choice to enable or disable the auto-detect DIMM/PCI clock.

Date and Time

Select this choice to set the system date and time.

The system time is in a 24-hour format: hour:minute:second.

Note: You may also set the date and time using the procedures provided on the ServerGuide CDs.

System Security

Select this choice to set a power-on or an administrator password. See “Using passwords” on page 32 for more information.

Advanced Setup

Select this choice to change values for advanced hardware features, such as Cache Control and PCI configuration.

A message appears above the choices on this menu to alert you that the system might malfunction if these options are configured incorrectly. Follow the instructions on the screen carefully.

Cache Control

Select this choice to enable or disable the microprocessor cache.

Attention: Do not make changes to the Cache Control unless directed to do so by an IBM authorized service representative.

ROM Shadowing

Select this choice to enable or disable the state of a ROM shadowing.

Chipset Feature

Select this choice to modify settings that control features of the core chip set on the system board.

Attention: Do not make changes to the Chipset Feature unless directed to do so by IBM.

Memory Settings

If a memory error is detected during POST or memory configuration, the server can automatically disable the failing memory bank and continue operating with reduced memory capacity. If this occurs, you must manually enable the memory bank after the problem is corrected. Select Memory Settings from the Advanced Setup menu, use the arrow keys to highlight the bank that you want to enable; then, use the arrow keys to select Enable.

Power Management Setup

Select this choice to enable or disable system power savings.

Save and Exit Setup

Select this choice to save the customized settings.

Load Optimized Defaults

Select this choice to discard changes and restore the factory settings.

Exit Without Saving

Select this choice if you want to exit without saving changes, or if no changes have been made.

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IBM x Series 200 manual Frequency Control