Configuring the server

The following configuration programs come with the server:

• BIOS setup utility

  The Setup utility is part of the UEFI firmware. Use it to perform configuration tasks, changing the startup-device sequence, setting the date and time, and setting passwords.

• Boot Manager program

  The Boot Manager is part of the UEFI 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. For more information about using this program, see Using the Boot Manager.

• TMM

  Use the TMM for configuration, to update the firmware and sensor data record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) data, and to remotely manage a network.

• Remote presence capability and blue-screen capture

  The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the TMM. The remote presence feature provides the following functions:

  • Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1024 x 768, regardless of the system state
  • Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote client
  • Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are available for use by the server
  • Uploading a diskette image to the TMM memory and mapping it to the server as a virtual drive

  The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the TMM restarts the server when the TMM detects an operating-system hang condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture feature to assist in determining the cause of the hang condition. For more information, see Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features.

• Ethernet controller configuration

  For information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see Ethernet controller configuration section.

• Configuring RAID arrays

  For information about configuring RAID arrays, see Configuring RAID arrays and LSI 2308 User’s Guide.

  Important

  It is highly recommended to apply a clean hard disk drive for RAID function to prevent unexpected system behavior.

• Using the EasyStartup Setup
  Use this information as an overview for using the EasyStartup Setup.
• Using the Setup utility
  Use these instructions to start the Setup utility.
• Using the Boot Manager
  Use this information for the Boot Manager.
• Using the TMM
  The TMM is a second generation of the functions that were formerly provided by the baseboard management controller hardware. It combines service processor functions, video controller, and remote presence function in a single chip.
• Using the remote presence and blue-screen capture features
  The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of the TMM.
• Configuring RAID arrays
  Through the Setup utility, you can access utilities to configure RAID arrays.
• Configuring the HX Series appliance
  Use information in this section to configure HX series appliance.