IBM BladeCenter HS20, Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 4. Configuring the blade server
The following configuration programs come with the blade server:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system
(BIOS) code in the blade server. Use it to change system settings, such as
interrupt requests (IRQ), date and time, and passwords. See “Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program” for more information.
v LSI Logic Configuration Utility program
The LSI Logic Configuration Utility program is part of the BIOS code in the blade
server. Use it to set the device scan order and to set the SAS controller IDs. See
“Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program” on page 47 for more
information.
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IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools
that are designed for the blade server. Use this CD during the installation of the
blade server to configure basic hardware features to simplify the installation of
the operating system. For information about using this CD, see “Using the
ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD” on page 43.
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Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) boot agent utility program
The PXE boot agent utility program is part of the BIOS code in the blade server.
Use it to select the boot protocol and other boot options and to select a
power-management option. For information about using this utility program, see
“Using the PXE boot agent utility program” on page 45.
The IBM Remote Deployment Manager (RDM) Version 4.20 program is available for
purchase. You can use IBM RDM Version 4.20 (or later) to install a BIOS code
update onto a blade server by following the instructions in the documentation that
comes with the RDM program. To determine if an operating system supports the
RDM program or for updated information about RDM and information about
purchasing the software, go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/
systems_management/.
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the blade server (see “Turning on the blade server” on page 13).
2. Immediately give the blade server control of the BladeCenter unit shared
keyboard, video, and mouse ports.
v If you are managing the blade server using the BladeCenter system console,
press the KVM select button on the blade server (see “Understanding the
control panel and LEDs” on page 14 for information).
v
If you are managing the blade server from a remote location, see the IBM
BladeCenter Management Module User’s Guide , IBM BladeCenter
Management Module Command-Line Interface Reference Guide , or IBM
BladeCenter Serial over LAN Setup Guide for information and instructions.
3. When the Configuration/Setup utility message appears, press F1 .
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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