IBM 865741Y Handbook - Page 44

The Configuration/Setup Program The Configuration/Setup 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" on page 46). 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 193) before making any changes. To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program: 1. Turn on the server and watch the screen. If your server is already turned on, turn off the server, wait a few seconds until all in-use lights go off, and then turn the server back on. (Do not use Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart the server.) 2. When the message Press F1 to enter Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. The Configuration/Setup Utility program menu appears. For information about the menus, see "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility Program" on page 28. 26 Netfinity 3500 User's Handbook