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Chapter 8. Conguring the server
This chapter provides instructions on how to congure your server.
This chapter provides information on the following topics:
• “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 77
• “Conguring RAID” on page 80
• “Updating system programs” on page 82
• “Using the ThinkServer EasyStartup program” on page 84
• “Installing ThinkServer EasyManage Agent” on page 85
Using the Setup Utility program
The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the conguration settings of your server, regardless of
which operating system you are using. However, the operating system settings might override any similar
settings in the Setup Utility program.
This section provides information on the following topics to help you use the Setup Utility program:
• “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 77
• “Viewing and changing settings” on page 77
• “Using passwords” on page 78
• “Enabling or disabling a device” on page 79
• “Selecting a startup device” on page 79
• “Advanced settings” on page 80
• “Exiting from the Setup Utility program ” on page 80
Starting the Setup Utility program
To start the Setup Utility program, do the following:
1. Make sure your server is turned off.
2. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the server. When you hear multiple beeps or
see a logo screen, release the F1 key.
Note: If a Power-On Password or an Administrator Password has been set, the Setup Utility program
menu will not be displayed until you type the correct password. For more information, see “Using
passwords” on page 78.
The Setup Utility program might start automatically when POST detects that hardware has been removed or
new hardware has been installed in your server.
Viewing and changing settings
The Setup Utility program menu lists various items about the system conguration. To view or change
settings, start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 77
. Then, follow
the instructions on the screen.
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