IBM x3655 - System - 7985 User Manual

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The startup sequence specifies the order in which the server checks devices tofind a boot record. The server starts from the first boot record that it finds. If theserver has Wake on LAN hardware and software and the operating systemsupports Wake on LAN functions, you can specify a startup sequence for theWake on LAN functions.If you enable the boot fail count, the BIOS default settings will be restored afterthree consecutive failures to find a boot record.You can enable a virus-detection test that checks for changes in the boot recordwhen the server starts.You can enable the use of a USB legacy keyboard in a DOS or System Setupenvironment. If a keyboard is detected, the USB legacy operation will bedisabled.v Advanced SetupSelect this choice to change settings for advanced hardware features.Important: The server might malfunction if these options are incorrectlyconfigured. Follow the instructions on the screen carefully.This choice is on the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu only.– Memory SettingsSelect this choice to manually enable a pair of memory connectors, nodeinterleaving, and Chipkill memory (if it is supported).If a memory error is detected during POST or memory configuration, theserver automatically disables the failing pair of memory connectors andcontinues operating with reduced memory. After the problem is corrected, youmust enable the memory connectors. Use the arrow keys to highlight the pairof memory connectors that you want to enable, and use the arrow keys toselect Enable.– CPU OptionsSelect this choice to disable the microprocessor cache or to set themicroprocessor cache to use the write-back or write-through method.Write-back caching generally provides better system performance. Also selectthis choice to set the microprocessor power-management option. Disable isthe default setting.– PCI Bus ControlSelect this choice to view and set interrupts for PCI devices and to configurethe master-latency-timer (MLT) value for the server.– Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) SettingsSelect this choice to change BMC settings- BMC Network ConfigurationSelect this choice to set the network addresses of the BMC.- BMC System Event LogSelect this choice to view and clear BMC event log entries.- User Account SettingsSelect this choice to define user names and passwords for remote accessto the BMC.– RSA II SettingsSelect this choice to view and change Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLinesettings. Select Save Values and Reboot RSA II to save the changes thatyou have made in the settings and restart the Remote Supervisor Adapter IISlimLine.68 System x3655 Type 7985: User’s Guide