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The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the
IMM restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang
condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture feature to
assist in determining the cause of the hang condition.
For more information, see “Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture
features” on page 106
v Ethernet controller configuration
For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the
Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 108.
v IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program
Use this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI
settings and IMM settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to
modify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the
server to run the Setup utility. For information about using this program, see
“IBM Advanced Settings Utility program” on page 109.
Using the Setup utility
Use the Setup utility to perform the following tasks:
v View configuration information
v View and change assignments for devices and I/O ports
v Set the date and time
v Set and change passwords
v Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices
v Set and change settings for advanced hardware features
v View, set, and change settings for power-management features
v View and clear error logs
v Resolve configuration conflicts
Starting the Setup utility
To start the Setup utility, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
Note: Approximately 3 minutes after the server is connected to ac power, the
power-control button becomes active.
2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set an
administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access
the full Setup utility menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a
limited Setup utility menu is available.
3. Select the settings to view or change.
Setup utility menu choices
The following choices are on the Setup utility main menu. Depending on the
version of the IBM UEFI firmware, some menu choices might differ slightly from
these descriptions.
v System Information
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