IBM 8837 User Guide - Page 33
Starting, backup, Using, ServerGuide, Setup, Installation
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v Restart the server. v Press F12, the Select Boot Device menu is displayed. Note: If you installed a bootable USB mass storage device, a submenu item USB Key/Disk is displayed. v Select a bootable item from the menu, which brings up a submenu with the following options: - Yes: anytime this device is installed, the system will attempt to boot it - This boot only: this device will be boot attempted this boot only - Next boot: this device will be boot attempted this boot and the next boot - Next 2 boots: this device will be boot attempted this boot and the next 2 boots - Next 3 boots: this device will be boot attempted this boot and the next 3 boots v After selecting an option, select the Exit and continue booting option. Note: You can press ESC at anytime to cancel the selection of the device and to return to the previous menu. The next time the server starts, it returns to the startup sequence that is set in the Configuration/Setup utility program. Starting the backup BIOS The system board contains a backup copy area for the BIOS code. This is a secondary copy of BIOS that you update only during the process of flashing the system. If the primary copy of the BIOS code becomes damaged, use this backup copy. BIOS boot backup (J21) Password reset (J22) Force update BMC (J48) To force the server to start from the backup copy, turn off the server; then, place the J21 jumper in the backup position (pins 2 and 3). Use the backup of the BIOS code until the primary copy is restored. After the primary copy is restored, turn off the server; then, move the J21 jumper back to the primary position. Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD The ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD includes an easy-to-use setup and installation program that is designed for your IBM server. The ServerGuide program detects the server model and hardware options that are installed and uses that information during setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide program simplifies operating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in some cases, installing them automatically. Chapter 2. Configuring the server 21