Configuring the server
In addition to the ServerGuide CDs, you can use the following configuration
programs to customize your server hardware:
v Configuration/Setup Utility
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system
(BIOS) code that comes with the server. You can use this program to configure
serial and parallel port assignments, change interrupt request (IRQ) settings,
change the drive startup sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords.
See “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” for more information.
v SCSISelect Utility
With the built-in SCSISelect Utility program, you can configure the devices
attached to the integrated SCSI controller. Use this program to change default
values, resolve configuration conflicts, and perform a low-level format on a SCSI
hard disk drive. See “Using the SCSISelect utility program” on page 39 for more
information.
v ServeRAID programs
The ServeRAID programs come with the optional ServeRAID adapters and with
server models that have a ServeRAID adapter preinstalled. If a ServeRAID
adapter has been installed in the server, you must use the ServeRAID
configuration program to define and configure the disk-array subsystem before
you install the operating system.
v ServerGuide CDs
The ServerGuide CDs include software setup and installation tools specifically
designed for xSeries servers. You can use these CDs during the initial installation
of the server to configure the server hardware and simplify the network operating
system installation. The ServerGuide CDs also contain a collection of application
programs, which you can install after the server is up and running.
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
This section provides the instructions needed to start the Configuration/Setup Utility
program and descriptions of the menu choices available.
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program
To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:
1. Turn on the server and watch the monitor screen.
2. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1.
Note: If you have set both levels of passwords (user and administrator), you
must enter the administrator password to access the full
Configuration/Setup menu.
3. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
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