The Configuration/Setup Utility
6. Resolve configuration conflicts.
See “Resolving Configuration Conflicts” on page 30.
The Configuration/Setup Utility
For most configurations, the server will operate using the default system settings.
You need to change the settings only to resolve configuration conflicts or to enable
or change device functions.
When you want or need to change the default settings, the Configuration/Setup
Utility program provides a convenient way to display and change the settings.
After you run and exit the Configuration/Setup Utility program, configuration
information is stored in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). While the
server is powered off, the configuration information remains available for the next
system startup.
Always run the Configuration/Setup Utility program if you add or remove any
hardware option, or if you receive an error message instructing you to do so.
Review this chapter and the information that comes with the option before making
changes. Also, record the current settings (see Chapter 7, “Server Records and
Specifications” on page 161) before making any changes.
To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:
1. Turn on the server and watch the screen.
2. When the messages Press F1 for Configuration/Setup and Press F2 for
Diagnostics appear, select the action you need.
To configure your server, press F1 to select Configuration/Setup Utility.
The Configuration/Setup Utility main menu appears. For information about
the menus, see “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility” on page 22.
Note: If you enter a power-on password and an administrator password
has been set, a limited menu appears on the screen. To access
the full Configuration/Setup Utility menu, you must enter the
administrator password.
To run the system diagnostics, press F2 to select Diagnostic Utility.
The Diagnostic Utility main menu appears. For information about running
the system diagnostics, see “Diagnostic Test Programs” on page 111.
Important
If a defective PCI adapter is causing the system to stop responding during
startup, you can press Alt+F1 here. This will cause the server to bypass
PCI device initialization (except video) and go directly to the
Configuration/Setup Utility, where you can disable the defective PCI
adapter. Disabling the defective PCI adapter should enable you to
complete a normal startup when you restart the server.
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