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 to modify UEFI settings from thecommand line without the need to restart the system to access the Setup utility.You can also use the ASU program to configure the optional remote presencefeatures or other IMM settings. The remote presence features provide enhancedsystems-management capabilities.In addition, the ASU program provides limited settings for configuring the IPMIfunction in the IMM 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.About this taskNote: Changes are made periodically to the IBM website. The actual proceduremight vary slightly from what is described in this document.Installing a newer versionAbout this taskTo locate and install a newer version of IBM Systems Director, complete thefollowing steps:Procedure1. Check for the latest version of IBM Systems Director:a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/management/director/downloads.html.b. If a newer version of IBM Systems Director than what comes with theserver is shown in the drop-down list, follow the instructions on the webpage to download the latest version.2. Install the IBM Systems Director program.130 IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 and 7944: Installation and User's Guide
