IBM eServer 342 xSeries, Installation Manual

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IBM xSeries 342: Installation Guide
• Resolve configuration conflicts
• Set the date and time
• Set passwords
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program
Complete the following steps to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:
1. Turn on the server and watch the monitor screen.
2. When the message Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1.
3. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Using the SCSISelect utility program (some models)
SCSISelect is a built-in, menu-driven configuration utility program that you can use to:
• View the default SCSI IDs
• Locate and correct configuration conflicts
Note: If your server has a redundant arrays of independent disks (RAID) adapter
installed, use the configuration method that is supplied with the RAID adapter
to view or change SCSI settings for devices attached to the adapter.
Starting the SCSISelect utility program
Complete the following steps to start the SCSISelect Utility program:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the <<< Press <CTRL><A> for SCSISelect™ Utility! >>> prompt appears,
press Ctrl+A.
3. When the Would you like to configure the host adapter or run the SCSI
disk utility? question appears, make your selection and press Enter.
4. Use the arrow keys to select a choice from the menu.
• Press Esc to exit the SCSISelect Utility program.
• Press the F5 key to switch between color and monochrome modes (if your
monitor permits).
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the settings of the selected items;
then, press Enter.
Using the PXE boot agent utility program
The PXE boot agent 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 or not to display setup prompt
• Set menu wait time
• Select OS wake up support
Starting the PXE boot agent utility program
The following sections provide the instructions needed to start the PXE Boot Agent
Utility and descriptions of the menu choices available.
To start the PXE Boot Agent Utility program:
1. Turn on the server.