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Chapter 3. Configuring the server
The following configuration programs come with the server:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system
(BIOS). Use it to configure serial port assignments, 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 50.
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 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 55.
v Baseboard management controller
Use these programs to configure the baseboard management controller, to
update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU)
data, and to remotely manage a network. For information about using these
programs, see “Using the baseboard management controller” on page 57.
v Boot Menu program
The Boot Menu program is part of the BIOS. 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, see “Using the Boot Menu
program” on page 69.
v Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program
The Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program 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 option appears in your startup sequence. Enable the
Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility from the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
For information, see “Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program” on
page 69.
v Ethernet controller configuration
For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the
Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 70.
v Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine configuration
For information about setting up and cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter II
SlimLine, see “Setting up the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine” on page
70.
v ServeRAID Manager
ServeRAID Manager is available as a stand-alone program and as an IBM
Director extension. Use the ServeRAID Manager to define and configure the
disk-array subsystem before you install the operating system. For information
about using this program, see “Using ServeRAID Manager” on page 73.
v IBM Director
IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to
centrally manage servers. If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server,
you must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes.
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