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Chapter 3. Configuring the server
The following configuration programs and capabilities come with 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. Use it to configure serial port assignments and
scalable partitions, change interrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the
startup-device sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords. For
information about using this utility program, see “Using the Configuration/Setup
Utility program” on page 58.
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 SCSI controller with
RAID capabilities, and to simply the installation of your operating system. For
information about using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD” on page 63.
v Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent utility program
The PXE boot agent utility program is part of the BIOS code in the server. Use it
to change network startup (boot) protocols and startup order and to select
operating-system wake-up support. For information about using this utility
program, see “Using the PXE boot agent utility program” on page 66.
v Boot Menu program
The Boot Menu program is part of the BIOS code. Use it to override the startup
sequence that is set in the Configuration/Setup Utility program and temporarily
assign a device to be first in the startup sequence.
v Gigabit Ethernet controller configuration process
For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the
Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 66.
v Baseboard management controller utility programs
Use these programs to configure the baseboard management controller. The
utilities also provide the capability to update the firmware and sensor data
record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data and to configure a network for
remote server management. For information about using the baseboard
management controller utility programs, see “Installing and using the baseboard
management controller utility programs” on page 67.
v SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program
Use the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program to configure devices that are
attached to the SAS controller. For information about using this utility program,
see “Using the SAS/SATA Configuration Utility program” on page 79.
v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine configuration
For information about setting up and cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter II
SlimLine, see the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine and Remote Supervisor
Adapter II User’s Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD.
v Scalable-partition configuration
For information about creating and removing scalable partitions, see “Using the
Scalable Partition Web Interface” on page 81.
v ServeRAID Manager
ServeRAID Manager is available as a stand-alone program and as an IBM
Director extension. If a ServeRAID adapter is installed in the server, use
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