Server Configuration and Utilities
System Options
The
System Options
menu configures the basic input/output (I/O) of the server and
sets the operating system. The configuration options include the operating system, the
external ports, and the ability to control the diskette drive. The following is a list of
selections found on this menu with an explanation of each option:
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OS Selection
selects the primary operating system for the server. Default server
settings are automatically set based on the operating system selected.
Serial Number
allows you to change the serial number, though HP does not
recommend changing it.
Embedded COM Port
X
sets the configuration for the internal serial port A or
B. The configuration options include the address and interrupt request (IRQ).
This option can also disable the port.
Integrated Diskette Controller
enables or disables the diskette drive. When
disabled,
Diskette Write Control
,
Diskette Boot Control
, and
IPL Boot Order
are irrelevant.
Embedded NIC Port 1 PXE Support
enables the Pre-boot Execution
Environment (PXE) support for NIC Port 1. The
Embedded NIC Port
PXE
Support
option allows the server to boot to the network and attach to a PXE
server with boot images. When enabled, the NIC port is displayed in the
Initial
Program Loader
(IPL) list.
Diskette Write Control
allows you to configure the write control of the diskette
drive. It can be set to read and write or to read only.
Diskette Boot Control
enables you to have the server boot from the removable
media device.
Embedded LPT Port
allows you to enable the embedded LPT Port at the
specified resource settings or to disable the option.
NumLock Power-On State
enables or disables the power-up state of the
NumLock
key.
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