IBM eServer xSeries 305 Type 8673, User Manual

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Chapter 2. Configuring your server
The following configuration programs and capabilities come with your server:
v Configuration/Setup Utility program
This is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code in your server. Use it to
configure serial port assignments, change interrupt request (IRQ) settings,
change the startup-device sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords.
v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD
This provides software-setup tools and installation tools that are designed for
your server. Use this CD during the installation of your server to configure basic
hardware features and to simplify the installation of your operating system. For
information about using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup and
Installation CD” on page 15.
v
SCSISelect Utility program (some models)
Use this to configure devices that are attached to the SCSI adapter. Use it to
change default settings, resolve configuration conflicts, and perform low-level
formats on SCSI hard disk drives. For information about using this utility
program, see “Using the SCSISelect Utility program (some models)” on page 18.
v Gigabit Ethernet controller configuration
Your server comes with two integrated Gigabit Ethernet controllers. These
controllers provide an interface for connecting to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or
1000-Mbps network and provides full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables
simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the Ethernet local area
network (LAN).
v IBM Director
IBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use to
centrally manage xSeries servers; IBM NetVista
™
, IntelliStation
®
, and ThinkPad
®
computers; and non-IBM Intel-microprocessor-based systems. IBM Director
automates tasks such as inventory-taking, monitoring of environmental sensors
(such as temperature, voltage and fans), alerting, and system-health information.
For more information about IBM Director, see the
IBM Director CD that comes
with your server.
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program
Use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to:
v View configuration information
v
View and change assignments for devices and I/O ports
v Set the date and time
v
Set and change passwords and Remote Control Security settings
v Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devices
v Set and change settings for advanced hardware features
v View and clear error logs
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program
Complete the following steps to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the prompt
Press F1 for Configuration/Setup
appears, press F1. If you
have set both a power-on password and an administrator password, you must
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