Lenovo 6438 Server User Manual


 
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS. You can use it 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 and change the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup
devices (startup-drive sequence)
v Set and change settings for advanced hardware features
v View and clear the event and error logs
v Change interrupt request (IRQ) settings
v Resolve configuration conflicts
To
start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup is displayed, press F1.
If an administrator password has been set, you must type the administrator
password to access the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
See
the User's Guide that is on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD for more
information about using the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
Use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to configure hot-swap hard disk
drives that are connected to the SAS/SATA controller.
Important:
v If the server is a simple-swap SATA model that contains a SATA RAID back
plate, you can use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to configure the
simple-swap SATA hard disk drives.
v If you install an optional RAID controller in the server, such as the
ServeRAID-MR10i controller, use the configuration software that comes with the
adapter to configure the hard disk drives.
To
start the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the prompt Press CTRL-C to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility...
is displayed, press Ctrl+C. If you have set an administrator password, you are
prompted to type the password.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the adapter (SAS controller) for which you want to
change settings. Use the Help function to see instructions and available actions
for this screen. If you select SAS Topology or Advanced Adapter Properties,
additional screens are displayed.
4. To change the settings of the selected items, follow the instructions on the
screen.
5. Press Enter to save your changes.
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