IBM xSeries 342 2RX Maintenance Manual

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– CPU OptionsSelect this choice to set the system cache type for all microprocessors.– PCI BUS ControlSelect this choice to view and identify system resources used by PCI devices.PCI devices automatically communicate with the server configurationinformation. This usually results in automatic configuration of a PCI device.Attention: You must use the menu selections to save custom settings for thePCI Slot/Device Information choice. The save, restore and load defaultsettings choices on the main menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility do notsave the PCI Slot/Device Information settings.After making changes, select:- PCI MLT to save the changes and return to the Advanced Setup menu.- PCI Interrupt Routing to ignore the changes, restore the previous settings,and return to the Advanced Setup menu.v Error LogsSelect this choice to view or clear error logs.– Select POST Error Log to view the three most recent error codes andmessages that the system generated during POST. You can also select Clearerror logs to clear the contents of this log.Note: If you have a Remote System Adapter installed, you can select and viewthe System Error Log.v Save SettingsSelect this choice to save your customized settings.v Restore SettingsSelect this choice to delete your changes and restore the previous settings.v Load Default SettingsSelect this choice to cancel your changes and restore the factory settings.v Exit SetupIf you have made any changes, the program will prompt you to save thechanges or exit without saving the changes.Using passwordsThe System Security choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utilitymenu. After you select this choice, you can implement the protection level for thepower-on password.Power-on passwordAfter you set a power-on password, you can enable the unattended-start mode.This locks the keyboard and mouse, but allows the system to start the operatingsystem. The keyboard and mouse remain locked until you enter the correctpassword.You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A–Z, a–z, and 0–9) foryour power-on password. Keep a record of your password in a secure place. If youforget the power-on password, you can regain access to the server through one ofthe following methods:v Change the position of the password override switch as described in “Setting thepassword override switch” on page 28.v Remove the battery and then install the battery.Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programConfiguring the server 27