Chapter 2. Configuring the serverDetailed information about configuring the server is in the IBM xSeries User’s Guideon the IBM Documentation CD.The latest information about these programs and the most recent device-driver filesare available at http://www.ibm.com/support.The following configuration programs and capabilities come with the server:v Configuration/Setup UtilityThe Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system(BIOS) code in your server. Use it to configure serial port assignments, changeinterrupt request (IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set thedate and time, and set passwords.v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDThe ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation toolsthat are designed for your server. Use this CD during the installation of yourserver to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SCSIcontroller with RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operatingsystem.v SCSISelect Utility program for Adaptec ® HostRAID ™ configurationUse the SCSI HostRAID feature of the SCSISelect Utility program to configurethe SCSI controller with integrated RAID and the devices that are attached to it.v Ethernet controller configurationUse the Ethernet controller configuration program to configure the integratedEthernet controllers.v Baseboard management controller utility programsUse the baseboard management controller utility programs to configure thebaseboard management controller. The programs also provide the capability toupdate the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU)data and remotely manage a network.v SCSISelect Utility programUse the SCSISelect Utility program to configure devices that are attached to theSCSI controller.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2005, 2007 9
