IBM 88631SU - System x3850 - 8863 Service Manual

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This section contains basic information about these programs. For detailedinformation about these programs, see “Configuring the server” in the User’s Guideon the IBM Documentation CD.Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDThe ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD provides programs to detect the servermodel and installed hardware options, configure the server hardware, providedevice drivers, and help you install the operating system. For information about thesupported operating-system versions, see the label on the CD. If the ServerGuideSetup and Installation CD did not come with your server, you can download thelatest version from http://www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-4ZKPPT.html.Complete the following steps to start the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD:1. Insert the CD, and restart the server.2. Follow the instructions on the screen to:a. Select your language.b. Select your keyboard layout and country.c. View the overview to learn about ServerGuide features.d. View the readme file to review installation tips about your operating systemand adapter.e. Start the setup and hardware configuration programs.f. Start the operating-system installation. You will need your operating-systemCD.Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programUse the Configuration/Setup Utility program to:v View configuration informationv View and change assignments for devices and I/O portsv Set the date and timev Set and change passwordsv Set the startup characteristics of the server and the order of startup devicesv Set and change settings for advanced hardware featuresv View and clear error logsv Change interrupt request (IRQ) settingsv Enable USB legacy keyboard and mouse supportv Resolve configuration conflictsGo to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to check for the latest version of the BIOS code.Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility programTo start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, complete the following steps:1. Turn on the server.2. When the prompt Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1. If youhave set both a power-on password and an administrator password, you musttype the administrator password to access the full Configuration/Setup Utilitymenu. If you do not type the administrator password, a limitedConfiguration/Setup Utility menu is available.3. Select settings to view or change.148 IBM System x3850 Type 8863, 7362: Problem Determination and Service Guide