Lenovo 6446 Using ThinkServer EasyManage products, Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

a.Insert the USB device or diskette that contains the response file.

b.Select Install the operating system using a preexisting response file.

c.Click OK.

4.Follow the remaining instructions on the screen to complete the procedure.

Using ThinkServer EasyManage products

ThinkServer EasyManage Core Server provides centralized hardware and software inventory management and secure automated system management through a single console. The ThinkServer EasyManage Agent enables other computers and servers to be managed by the centralized console.

You can install the ThinkServer EasyManage Core Server program from the ThinkServer EasyManage CD or you can download and install the program from http://www.lenovo.com/support. After one instance of the ThinkServer EasyManage Core Server has been installed, you can use the ThinkServer EasyManage Agent installer to install the agent on other servers and clients on the network.

Also, the ThinkServer EasyStartup program provides an option to install these products as part of the operating system installation process.

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program

The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS. You can use it 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 and change the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices (startup-drive sequence)

vSet and change settings for advanced hardware features

vView and clear the error log

vChange interrupt request (IRQ) settings

vResolve configuration conflicts

To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps:

1.Turn on the server.

2.When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. If an administrator password has been set, you must type the administrator password to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers

The Ethernet controllers are integrated on the system board. They provide an interface for connecting to a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps network and provide full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in the server support auto-negotiation, the controllers detect the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and automatically operate at that rate and mode.

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