IBM eServer 330 xSeries, Installation Manual

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Chapter 4. Configuring your server
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Using the PXE Boot Agent Utility program
The PXE Boot Agent Utility program is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility
program that you can use to:
• Change network startup (boot) protocols
• Change startup (boot) order
• Select whether to display setup prompt
• Set menu wait time
• Select operating system wake-up support
To start the PXE Boot Agent Utility program:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the Initializing Intel (R) Boot Agent Version X.X.XX
PXE 2.0 Build XXX (WfM 2.0)
prompt appears, press Ctrl+S.
Note: By default, you will have 2 seconds after the prompt appears on the
screen to press Ctrl+S.
3. Use the arrow keys or press Enter to select a choice from the menu.
• Press Esc to return to the previous menu.
• Press the F4 key to exit.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected items;
then, press Enter.
Using the ServerGuide CDs
The ServerGuide CDs provide state-of-the-art programs to detect the server model
and hardware options that are installed, configure server hardware, provide device
drivers, and install your network operating system (NOS).
Note: If the ServerGuide CD does not start, see “ServerGuide startup problems” on
page 34.
1. Insert the Setup and Installation CD, and restart the server.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to:
a. Select your language.
b. Select your keyboard layout and country.
c. View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.
d. View the README file to review installation tips about your NOS and adapter.
e. Start the setup and hardware configuration programs.
f. Start the NOS installation. You will need your copy of the NOS CD.
Note: For information on the supported NOS versions, see the Setup and
Installation CD label.
Using the System Updates and Applications CD
Be sure to take advantage of the additional software that is provided on the System
Updates and Applications CD.
Note: See the CD label for a current list of updates and applications to start the CD
and view the online overview.