58 Intel Server Board SHG2 Product Guide
Using the System Setup Utility The System Setup Utility (SSU) is located on the Intel Server Board SHG2 Resource CD-ROM
shipped with the server.
Run the System Setup Utility to:
• Set boot device priority
• Set passwords and security options
• View system events
• View FRU information
• View sensor data records
• Update system firmware and BIOS
• Save and restore the system configuration
• Set up the server to send alerts for platform events
• Set up the server for remote management
You can specify the boot device sequence and set up system passwords and security options using
either the System Setup Utility or BIOS Setup (page 57). Both utilities access the same stored
configuration data for these items, and the result of making a change to these settings using either
utility is identical.
The SSU consists of a collection of task-oriented modules plugged into a common framework
called the Application Framework (AF). The Application Framework provides a launching point
for individual tasks and a location for setting customization information.
Creating SSU Diskettes
You can run the SSU directly from the Utilities menu of the System Resource CD-ROM, from a set
of DOS diskettes, or from the service partition of the hard disk.
If you choose to run the SSU from a set of DOS diskettes, you must create the SSU diskettes from
the Resource CD-ROM as follows:
1. Boot to the System Resource CD-ROM.
2. Choose Create Diskettes > Create Diskettes by Device/Function > System Setup Utility.
3. Follow the instructions displayed.
Alternatively, if you have a workstation with the Microsoft Windows operating system, you can
insert the CD into that system and create the diskettes on that system.