IBM 3550 Type 7978 User Manual

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3. Press F12. If a bootable USB mass storage device is installed, a submenu item(USB Key/Disk) is displayed.4. Select an item from the (Select Boot Device) menu.5. Select an option, and then Exit and continue booting.The next time the server starts, it returns to the startup sequence that is set in theConfiguration/Setup Utility program.Starting the backup BIOSThe system board contains a backup copy area for the BIOS code. This is asecondary copy of BIOS code that you update only during the process of updatingBIOS code. If the primary copy of the BIOS code becomes damaged, use thisbackup copy.To force the server to start from the backup copy, turn off the server; then, place theJ14 jumper in the backup position (pins 2 and 3).Use the backup copy of the BIOS code until the primary copy is restored. After theprimary copy is restored, turn off the server; then, move the J14 jumper back to theprimary position.Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDThe ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD contains a setup and installationprogram that is designed for your server. The ServerGuide program detects theserver model and hardware options that are installed and uses that informationduring setup to configure the hardware. The ServerGuide program simplifiesoperating-system installations by providing updated device drivers and, in somecases, installing them automatically.If a later version of the ServerGuide program is available, you can download a freeimage of the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD. To download the image, go tothe IBM ServerGuide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html.The ServerGuide program has the following features:v An easy-to-use interfacev Diskette-free setup, and configuration programs that are based on detectedhardwarev ServeRAID Manager program, which configures your ServeRAID adapterv Device drivers that are provided for your server model and detected hardwarev Operating-system partition size and file-system type that are selectable duringsetupServerGuide featuresFeatures and functions can vary slightly with different versions of the ServerGuideprogram. To learn more about the version that you have, start the ServerGuideSetup and Installation CD and view the online overview. Not all features aresupported on all server models.The ServerGuide program requires a supported IBM server with an enabledstartable (bootable) CD drive. In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and InstallationCD, you must have your operating-system CD to install the operating system.56 IBM System x3550 Type 7978: User’s Guide