IBM 847651U Handbook - Page 70

The Configuration/Setup Utility program The Configuration/Setup Utility program For most configurations, the server will operate using the default system settings. You need to change the settings only to resolve configuration conflicts or to enable or change device functions. When you want or need to change the default settings, the Configuration/Setup Utility program provides a convenient way to display and change the settings. After you run and exit the Configuration/Setup Utility program, configuration information is stored in electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM). While the server is powered off, the configuration information remains available for the next system startup. Always run the Configuration/Setup Utility program if you receive an error message instructing you to do so. If you installed or removed SCSI devices, run the SCSISelect Utility program (see "Using the SCSISelect Utility program" on page 62). Review this chapter and the information that comes with the option before making changes. Also, record the current settings (see Chapter 7, "Server records and specifications" on page 243) before making any changes. When you restart the server for the first time after working with most options, a message appears, indicating that a configuration change has occurred. You are then prompted to enter the Configuration/Setup Utility program to manually update the configuration settings or to confirm and save the settings that were automatically updated by the system programs. After you change an option and restart the server, the following screen might appear. 36 Netfinity 3000 User's Handbook