IBM System x3250 M4 Installation & User Manual

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IBM Advanced Settings Utility programThe IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) program is an alternative to the Setuputility for modifying UEFI settings. Use the ASU program online or out of band tomodify UEFI settings from the command line without the need to restart the systemto access the Setup utility.In addition, the ASU program provides limited settings for configuring the IPMIfunction in the IMM2 through the command-line interface.Use the command-line interface to issue setup commands. You can save any of thesettings as a file and run the file as a script. The ASU program supports scriptingenvironments through a batch-processing mode.For more information and to download the ASU program, go tohttp://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-ASU.Updating IBM Systems DirectorIf you plan to use IBM Systems Director to manage the server, you must check forthe latest applicable IBM Systems Director updates and interim fixes.Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. The actual proceduremight vary slightly from what is described in this document.To locate and install a newer version of IBM Systems Director, complete thefollowing steps:1. Check for the latest version of IBM Systems Director:a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/software/director/downloads/index.html.b. If a newer version of IBM Systems Director than what comes with the serveris shown in the drop-down list, follow the instructions on the web page todownload the latest version.2. Install the IBM Systems Director program.If your management server is connected to the Internet, to locate and installupdates and interim fixes, complete the following steps:1. Make sure that you have run the Discovery and Inventory collection tasks.2. On the Welcome page of the IBM Systems Director web interface, click Viewupdates.3. Click Check for updates. The available updates are displayed in a table.4. Select the updates that you want to install, and click Install to start theinstallation wizard.If your management server is not connected to the Internet, to locate and installupdates and interim fixes, complete the following steps:1. Make sure that you have run the Discovery and Inventory collection tasks.2. On a system that is connected to the Internet, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/.3. From the Product family list, select IBM Systems Director.4. From the Product list, select IBM Systems Director.5. From the Installed version list, select the latest version, and click Continue.6. Download the available updates.70 IBM System x3250 M4 Type 2583: Installation and User’s Guide