Chapter 3. Configuring the server
The following configuration programs and capabilities come with the server:
vConfiguration/Setup Utility program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS). Use it to configure serial port assignments, change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the
vThinkServer EasyStartup DVD
This bootable DVD automatically launches the ThinkServer EasyStartup program, which simplifies the process of installing an operating system and device drivers on your server. The ThinkServer EasyStartup program prompts you for information required by the operating system for installation, prepares the hard disk, prompts you to insert your operating system installation disc (CD or DVD), and launches an unattended installation of the operating system. For additional information, refer to the ThinkServer RD120 Installation Guide.
vEasyManage software ThinkServer EasyManage Core Server and ThinkServer EasyManage Agent work together to provide centralized hardware and software inventory management and secure automated system management through a single console. For information about installing EasyManage software, refer to the ThinkServer RD120 Installation Guide
vRAID Configuration Utility program
Use the RAID Configuration Utility program to configure devices that are attached to the SAS controller. For information about using this program, see “Using the RAID Configuration Utility program” on page 87.
vEthernet controller configuration
For information about configuring the Ethernet controllers, see “Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controllers” on page 89.
vBaseboard management controller utility programs
Use these programs to configure the baseboard management controller, to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to remotely manage a network. For information about using these programs, see “Using the baseboard management controller” on page 88.
vRemote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine configuration
For information about setting up and cabling a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, see the documentation that comes with the optional device.
vBoot Menu program
The Boot Menu program is part of the BIOS. Use it to override the startup sequence that is set in the Configuration/Setup Utility program and temporarily assign a device to be first in the startup sequence.
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program 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
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