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Select this choice to exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program. If you have
not saved the changes that you have made in the settings, you are asked
whether you want to save the changes or exit without saving them.
Using passwords
You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A - Z, a - z, and 0 - 9) for
the power-on (user) password or the administrator password.
If you set a power-on password and an administrator password, you can type either
password at the password prompt that is diaplayed as you start the computer.
However, if you want to change the settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility
program, you must type the administrator password to access the full
Configuration/Setup Utility menu. If you type the power-on password, you have
access to only the limited Configuration/Setup Utility menu.
Keep a record of the password in a secure place. If you forget the power-on
password or administrator password, you can regain access to the computer
through one of the following methods:
v
If you have forgotten the power-on password and an administrator password is
set, type the administrator password at the power-on prompt. Start the
Configuration/Setup Utility program and change the power-on password.
v Remove the battery and then install the battery.
Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD contains a setup and installation
program that is designed for your server. The ServerGuide program detects the
server model and optional hardware devices that are installed and uses that
information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide program
simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in
some cases, installing them automatically.
If the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD did not come with the server, you can
download a free image of the CD or purchase the CD from the ServerGuide
fulfillment Web site at http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/serverguide/
sub.html. To download the free image, click
IBM Service and Support Site .
The ServerGuide program has the following features:
v An easy-to-use interface
v
Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detected
hardware
v
ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your ServeRAID adapter or
integrated SAS/SATA controller with RAID capabilities
v
LSI Configuration Utility program that you use to set up and configure RAID
arrays.
Note: The LSI Configuration Utility program on the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD provides limited RAID capability. Use the LSI Configuration Utility
program that is integrated in the BIOS to get the full range of RAID configuration
capabilities. Start the server and watch the monitor; at the prompt
<<< Press
<CTRL><C> to start LSI Configuration Utility >>> press Ctrl+C.
v
v Device drivers that are provided for the server model and detected hardware
v
File-system type that is selectable during setup
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