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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.