IBM x3400 - System - 7975 User Manual

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Chapter 3. Configuring the serverThe following configuration programs and utilities come with the server:v Configuration/Setup Utility programThe Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the basic input/output system(BIOS) code. Use it to configure serial port assignments, change interruptrequest (IRQ) settings, change the startup-device sequence, set the date andtime, and set passwords. For information about using this utility program, see“Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 76.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 SATA controller withRAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of the operating system. Forinformation about using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup andInstallation CD” on page 81.v Boot Menu programThe Boot Menu program is part of the BIOS code. Use it to override the startupsequence that is set in the Configuration/Setup Utility program and temporarilyassign a device to be first in the startup sequence.v Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility programThe Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program is part of the BIOS code. You canuse it to configure the network as a startable device, and you can customizewhere the network startup option appears in your startup sequence. Enable theBroadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility from the Configuration/Setup Utility program.For information, see “Enabling the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet Utility program” onpage 83.v Ethernet controller configurationFor information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring theBroadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 83.v IBM DirectorIBM Director is a workgroup-hardware-management tool that you can use tocentrally manage servers. If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server,you must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes.For information about updating IBM Director, see “Updating IBM Director” onpage 84. For more information about IBM Director, see the IBM Directordocumentation on the IBM Director CD.v RAID configuration programs– IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility programUse the IBM ServeRAID Configuration Utility program to configure devicesthat are attached to the onboard SAS/SATA controller. For information aboutusing this program, see “Configuring hot-swap SAS, hot-swap SATA, orSimple-swap SATA (some models) RAID” on page 85.– Adaptec ® RAID (HostRAID ™) Configuration Utility programUse the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility program to configure theintegrated SATA controller with integrated RAID and the devices that areattached to it. For more information about using this utility program, see“Configuring simple-swap SATA RAID” on page 87.– ServeRAID Manager© Copyright IBM Corp. 2008 75