Using the Setup utility

Use these instructions to start the Setup utility.

Note

This section does not apply to the IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Blade XI50B Type 4195 appliance.

To start the Setup utility, complete the following steps:

1. Turn on the blade server (see Turning on the blade server).
2. Immediately give the blade server control of the BladeCenter unit shared keyboard, video, and mouse ports.
   • If you are managing the blade server by using the BladeCenter system console, press the KVM select button on the blade server (see Blade server controls and LEDs for information).
   • If you are managing the blade server from a remote location, see the IBMBladeCenter Management Module User's Guide, IBMBladeCenter Management Module Command-Line Interface Reference Guide, or IBMBladeCenter Serial over LAN Setup Guide for information and instructions.
3. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set an administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access the full Setup-utility menu. If you do not type the administrator password, a limited Setup-utility menu is available.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

• Setup utility menu
  Use the Setup utility main menu to view and configure blade server configuration data and settings.
• Using passwords
  Use this information to set, change, or delete a power-on password.
• Using the Boot Menu program
  Use the Boot Menu program to temporarily redefine the first startup device without changing settings in the Setup utility.
• Updating the Universal Unique Identifier (UUID)
  The Universal Unique Identifier (UUID) must be updated when the system board is replaced.
• Updating the DMI/SMBIOS data
  The Desktop Management Interface (DMI) must be updated when the system board is replaced.