Chapter 3. Configuring the serverThe following configuration programs come with the server:v Setup utilityThe Setup utility (formerly called the Configuration/Setup Utility program) is partof the IBM System x Server Firmware. Use it to change interrupt request (IRQ)settings, change the startup-device sequence, set the date and time, and setpasswords. For information about using this program, see “Using the Setuputility” on page 144.v Boot Menu programThe Boot Menu program is part of the IBM System x Server Firmware. Use it tooverride the startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility and temporarilyassign a device to be first in the startup sequence.v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDThe ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation toolsthat are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the serverto configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS controller withRAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system. Forinformation about obtaining and using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setupand Installation CD” on page 150.v Integrated management moduleUse the integrated management module (IMM) for configuration, to update thefirmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and toremotely manage a network. For information about using the IMM, see “Using theintegrated management module” on page 152.v VMware embedded USB hypervisorThe VMware embedded USB hypervisor is available on the server models thatcome with an installed IBM USB Memory Key for VMware hypervisor. The USBmemory key is installed in the USB connector on the SAS riser-card. Hypervisoris virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a hostcomputer at the same time. For more information about using the embeddedhypervisor, see “Using the USB memory key for VMware hypervisor” on page153.v Remote presence capability and blue-screen captureThe remote presence and blue-screen capture feature are integrated into theintegrated management module (IMM). The virtual media key is required toenable these features. When the optional virtual media key is installed in theserver, it activates the remote presence functions. Without the virtual media key,you will not be able to access the network remotely to mount or unmount drivesor images on the client system. However, you will still be able to access the hostgraphical user interface through the Web interface without the virtual media key.You can order an optional IBM Virtual Media Key, if one did not come with yourserver. For more information about how to enable the remote presence function,see “Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture” on page154.v Ethernet controller configurationFor information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring theGigabit Ethernet controller” on page 156.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2011 143
