IBM System x3250 M4 Installation & User Manual

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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 basic input/output system firmware. Use it to change interrupt request(IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set the date and time, andset passwords. For information about using this program, see “Using the Setuputility” on page 52.v Boot Manager programThe Boot Manager program is part of the server firmware. Use it to override thestartup sequence that is set in the Setup utility and temporarily assign a device tobe first in the startup sequence. For more information about using this program,see “Using the Boot Manager program” on page 57.Note: OPROM configuration utility is only available for emulex 10G card.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/SATA controllerwith RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system.For information about using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup andInstallation CD” on page 58.v integrated management module IIUse the integrated management module II (IMM2) for configuration, to update thefirmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and toremotely manage a system. For information about using the IMM2, see “Usingthe integrated management module II (IMM2)” on page 60.v Ethernet controller configurationFor information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring theGigabit Ethernet controller” on page 65.v LSI Configuration Utility programUse the LSI Configuration Utility program to configure the integrated SATAcontroller with RAID capabilities and the devices that are attached to it. Forinformation about using this program, see “Using the LSI Configuration Utilityprogram” on page 66.v IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) programUse this program as an alternative to the Setup utility for modifying UEFI settingsand IMM2 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 70.v IBM Systems DirectorIBM Systems Director is a platform-management foundation that streamlines theway you manage physical and virtual systems in a heterogeneous environment.By using industry standards, IBM Systems Director supports multiple operatingsystems and virtualization technologies for IBM and non-IBM x86 platforms. Formore information, see the IBM Systems Director Information Center athttp://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/director/v6r1x/index.jsp?topic=/© Copyright IBM Corp. 2012 51