Chapter 3. Configuring the server
The following configuration programs are available to configure the server:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system
(BIOS) code in the server. You can use this program to configure serial port
assignments, change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the device startup
sequence, set the date and time, set passwords, and set the chassis intrusion
detector. For information about using this utility program, see “Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 47.
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools
that are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the server
to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS/SATA controller
with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of the operating system.
For information about using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD” on page 51.
v Boot Menu program
The Boot Menu program is part of the BIOS code in the server. Use it to
temporarily assign a device to be first in the startup sequence, overriding the
startup sequence that is set in the Configuration/Setup Utility program. For
information about using this utility program, see “Using the Boot Menu program”
on page 53.
v Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent
The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent is part of the BIOS. You
can use it to configure the network as a startable device, and you can customize
where the network Startup optional devices occurs in the startup sequence.
Enable and disable the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent from
the Configuration/Setup Utility program. For information, see “Enabling the
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Boot Agent” on page 53.
v Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller configuration
To configure the integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 54.
v LSI Configuration Utility program
Use the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure the integrated SAS
controller with RAID capabilities and the devices that are attached to it. For
information about using this program, see “LSI Configuration Utility program” on
page 54.
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
This section provides instructions for starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program
and descriptions of the menu choices that are available.
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program
To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server. If the server is already on when you start this procedure,
you must shut down the operating system, turn off the server, wait a few
seconds until all in-use LEDs are turned off, and restart the server.
2. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup, Press F12 for Boot
Menu is displayed, press F1. (This prompt is displayed on the screen for only a
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