The following table lists the different server configurations and the applicationsthat are available for configuring and managing RAID arrays.Table 14. Server configuration and applications for configuring and managing RAID arraysServer configurationRAID array configuration(before operating system isinstalled)RAID array management(after operating system isinstalled)ServeRAID-BR10i adapter(LSI 1068E)LSI Utility (Setup utility, pressCtrl+C), ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager(for monitoring storage only)ServeRAID-MR10i adapter(LSI 1078)MegaRAID BIOSConfiguration Utility,ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager(MSM), DirectorServeRAID-M5014 adapter(LSI SAS2108)MegaRAID BIOSConfiguration Utility,ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager(MSM), DirectorServeRAID-M5015 adapter(LSI SAS2108)MegaRAID BIOSConfiguration Utility,ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager(MSM), DirectorServeRAID-M1015 adapter(LSI SAS2008)MegaRAID BIOSConfiguration Utility,ServerGuideMegaRAID Storage Manager(MSM), Directorv IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) programUse this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settingsand IMM settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band to modify UEFIsettings from the command line without the need to restart the server to accessthe Setup utility. For more information about using this program, see “IBMAdvanced Settings Utility program” on page 106.Using the Setup utilityUse the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), formerly BIOS, Setup Utilityprogram to perform the following tasks:v View configuration informationv View and change assignments for devices and I/O portsv Set the date and timev Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devicesv Set and change settings for advanced hardware featuresv View, set, and change settings for power-management featuresv View and clear error logsv Change interrupt request (IRQ) settingsv Resolve configuration conflictsStarting the Setup utilityTo start the Setup utility, complete the following steps:1. Turn on the server.Note: Approximately 20 to 40 seconds after the server is connected to power,the power-control button becomes active.90 IBM System x3550 M2 Types 4198 and 7946: Installation and User’s Guide
