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Using the System Setup Program
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Using the System Setup Program
After you set up your system, run the System Setup program to familiarize
yourself with your system configuration and optional settings. Record the
information for future reference.
You can use the System Setup program to:
• Change the system configuration stored in NVRAM after you add, change,
or remove hardware
• Set or change user-selectable options—for example, the time or date
• Enable or disable integrated devices
• Correct discrepancies between the installed hardware and configuration
settings
NOTE:
When a blade is inserted into an enclosure, the blade functions as a system.
Each blade has a System Setup program to allow configuration of the blade and
features such as password protection.
Entering the System Setup Program
1
Turn on or restart the blade.
2
Press <F2> immediately after you see the following message:
<F2> = Setup
If your operating system begins to load before you press <F2>, allow the
system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
NOTE:
To ensure an orderly system shutdown, see the documentation that
accompanied your operating system.
Responding to Error Messages
You can enter the System Setup program by responding to certain error
messages. If an error message appears while the system is booting, make a
note of the message. Before entering the System Setup program, see "System
Messages" on page 66
and "Warning Messages" on page 77 for an explanation
of the message and suggestions for correcting errors.