Using the Boot Selection Menu program
The Boot Selection Menu is used to temporarily redefine the first startup device
without changing boot options or settings in the Setup utility.
About this task
To use the Boot Selection Menu program, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Turn off the server.
2. Restart the server.
3. Press F12 (Select Boot Device). If a bootable USB mass storage device is
installed, a submenu item (USB Key/Disk) is displayed.
4. Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to select an item from the Boot
Selection Menu and press Enter.
Results
The next time the server starts, it returns to the startup sequence that is set in the
Setup utility.
Starting the backup server firmware
The system board contains a backup copy area for the server firmware. This is a
secondary copy of server firmware that you update only during the process of
updating server firmware. If the primary copy of the server firmware becomes
damaged, use this backup copy.
About this task
To force the server to start from the backup copy, turn off the server; then, place
the UEFI boot recovery J29 jumper in the backup position (pins 2 and 3).
Use the backup copy of the server firmware until the primary copy is restored.
After the primary copy is restored, turn off the server; then, move the UEFI boot
recovery J29 jumper back to the primary position (pins 1 and 2).
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD contains a setup and installation program
that is designed for your server. The ServerGuide program detects the server
model and optional hardware devices that are installed and uses that information
during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide program simplifies
operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some
cases, installing them automatically.
You can download a free image of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD or
purchase the CD from the ServerGuide fulfillment Web site at
http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/sub.html. To download
the free image, click IBM Service and Support Site.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
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