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Configuring the server, Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program - bios
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Chapter 2. Configuring the server Detailed information about configuring the server is in the IBM xSeries 206 User's Guide, on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. The latest information on these programs and the most recent device-driver files are available at www.ibm.com/pc/support. The following configuration programs can be used to customize the server hardware: v Configuration/Setup Utility program This program is part of the basic input/output system (BIOS) code that comes with the server. You can use this program to configure serial-port and parallel-port assignments, change the drive startup sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords. For information about how to start this utility, see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program." v Adaptec HostRAID configuration programs For more information about the Adaptec® HostRAID™ configuration programs, see the IBM xSeries 206 User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. v Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility program The Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility is part of the BIOS code in the server. You can use it to configure the network as a startable device, and you can customize where the network startup option appears in the startup sequence. Enable the Intel Gigabit Ethernet Utility from the Configuration/Setup Utility program. v ServeRAID Manager ServeRAID Manager can be used as an installed program or in startable-CD mode. Detailed information about ServeRAID Manager is in the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. v Boot Menu program The Boot Menu program can temporarily redefine the first startup device. Detailed information about ServeRAID Manager is in the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. For more information about these programs, see "Configuring your server" in the User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD. Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the BIOS code. You can use it to: v Change interrupt request (IRQ) settings v Change the startup drive sequence v Configure serial-port assignments v Enable USB keyboard and mouse support v Resolve configuration conflicts v Set the date and time v Set passwords and security settings Complete the following steps to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program: 1. Turn on the server and watch the monitor screen. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004, 2007 9