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Chapter 3. Configuring the server

The following configuration programs come with the server:

v Setup utility

The Setup utility (formerly called the Configuration/Setup Utility program) is part

of the IBM System x Server Firmware. Use it to change the startup-device

sequence, set the date and time, and set passwords. For information about using

this program, see “Using the Setup utility” on page 78.

v Boot Selection Menu program

The Boot Selection Menu program is part of the IBM System x Server Firmware.

Use it to override the startup sequence that is set in the Setup utility and

temporarily assign a device to be first in the startup sequence.

v IBM ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD

The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools

that are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the server

to configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS controller with

RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system. For

information about obtaining and using this CD, see “Using the ServerGuide Setup

and Installation CD” on page 85.

v Integrated management module

Use the integrated management module (IMM) for configuration, to update the

firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to

remotely manage a network. For information about using the IMM, see “Using the

integrated management module” on page 87 and the IMM User's Guide on the

IBM Web Site.

v Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture

The remote presence and blue-screen capture feature are integrated into the

integrated management module (IMM). You can use these features to access the

network remotely and to mount or unmount drives or images on the client

system. For information about how to enable the remote presence function, see

“Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture” on page 88.

v Ethernet controller configuration

For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see “Configuring the

Gigabit Ethernet controller” on page 90.

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