Chapter 6. Configuring the server

The following configuration programs come with the server:

Setup Utility

The Setup Utility program is part of the server firmware. You can use the Setup Utility program to view your server configuration, change the startup device sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords. For information about using this program, see “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 53.

ThinkServer EasyStartup

For information about the ThinkServer EasyStartup program, see “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 72.

EasyUpdate Firmware Updater

For information about the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program, see “Using the EasyUpdate Firmware Updater program” on page 71.

Using the Setup Utility program

The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using. However, the operating system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program.

Starting the Setup Utility program

To start the Setup Utility program, do the following:

1.Make sure your computer is turned off.

2.Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer. When you hear multiple beeps or see a logo screen, release the F1 key.

Note: If a Power-On Password or an Administrator Password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu will not be displayed until you type the correct password. For more information, see “Using passwords” on page 66.

When the POST detects that the hard disk drive has been removed from your computer or the memory module size has decreased, an error message will be displayed when you start the computer and you will be prompted to do one of the following:

Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program. After you enter the Setup Utility program, press F10 to save the settings and exit the Setup Utility program. The error message will not be displayed again.

Press F2 to bypass the error message and log in to the operating system.

Introduction of the BIOS items

The following tables list all the main menus and items in the Setup Utility program.

Notes:

Some items might vary due to BIOS updates.

Some items are displayed on the menu only if the server supports the corresponding features.

The default settings are already optimized for you. Use the default value for any item you are not familiar with. Do not change the value of unfamiliar items or items that are not mentioned in this topic to avoid unexpected problems. If you consider changing the server configuration, proceed with extreme caution. Setting the configuration incorrectly might cause unexpected results.

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Lenovo 1105, 1098, 1100, 1106 Configuring the server, Using the Setup Utility program, Starting the Setup Utility program

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