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Chapter 3. Configuring your server
The following configuration programs are provided with your server:
• Configuration/Setup Utility
This program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that comes with
your 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.
• SCSISelect Utility
With the built-in SCSISelect Utility program, you can configure the devices that
are attached to the integrated SCSI controller. See “Using the SCSISelect Utility
program” on page 17 for more information.
• PXE Boot Agent Utility
The Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) Boot Agent Utility program is part of
the BIOS code that comes with your server. You can use this program to change
network startup (boot) protocols and startup (boot) order, to select operating
system wake up support, and to set menu wait times. See “Using the PXE Boot
Agent Utility program” on page 19 for more information.
• ServerGuide CDs
The ServerGuide CDs include software setup and installation tools that are
specifically designed for IBM xSeries servers. You can use these CDs during the
initial installation of your server to configure the server hardware and simplify
your network operating system installation. The ServerGuide CDs also contain a
collection of application programs, which you can install after your server is up
and running. See “Chapter 4. Using the ServerGuide CDs,” on page 21 for more
detailed information.
• ServeRAID programs
The ServeRAID programs come with the optional ServeRAID adapters. If your
server has a ServeRAID adapter installed, you must use the ServeRAID
Configuration program to define and configure your disk-array subsystem before
you install your operating system.
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, do the following:
1. Turn on the server and watch the monitor screen.
2. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1.