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PC Server 520 - Configuration (8641-MZ0, MZV, MZS, MZE, MZL)
Applicable to: World-Wide
Configuration (Models MZ0, MZV, MZS, MZE, MZL)
The Configuration/Setup utility programs are stored in CMOS. These programs allow you to do the following.
- Set the system date and time
- Define input and output device parameters
- Define system security
The PC Server 520 Reference Diskette and the PC Server 520 Diagnostic Diskettes, supplied with the server, provide additional configuration and diagnostic support for the system board, disk drives, and other system components. The PC Server 520 Micro Channel Diagnostic Diskette supports the Micro Channel adapters.
The PC Server 520 (Models MX0, MXT, MY0, MYT, MYR) supports the following types of adapters.
- Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
- Micro Channel Architecture
Three hardware configuration utility programs are supplied with the server.
- Configuration/Setup
- SCSISelect
- System programs on the Reference and Diagnostic Diskettes
The built-in Configuration/Setup utility program configures system board functions, such as serial and parallel port assignments and the startup sequence for drives installed in the server. It also allows you to set passwords for starting up and accessing the Configuration/Setup utility program.
The built-in SCSI-2 utility program (SCSISelect Utility program) allows you to configure the SCSI devices that you install in the server. Use SCSISelect to change default values, resolve configuration conflicts, and perform a low-level format on a SCSI hard disk drive in a non-array model. See, - 'SCSISELECT Utility Program' -.
The Reference and Diagnostic diskettes provide additional support for configuration and diagnostic activities. The Reference Diskette provides options for backing up and restoring the system diskettes, copying option diskettes, configuring Micro Channel adapters, and testing the computer. The PC Server 520 System Board Diagnostic Diskette provides diagnostic tests for the system board, disk drives, and other system components. The PC Server 520 Micro Channel Diagnostic Diskette provides diagnostic tests for Micro Channel adapters.
Note:
Before installing a new device or program, read the documentation supplied with it. Reading the instructions helps you determine the steps required for installation and configuration.
The following is a preview of the actions that might be required to configure the server.
1. Run the Configuration/Setup utility program and record the current configuration settings.
2. Set jumpers or switches on the server's system board.
See System Board Jumpers .
3. Set jumpers or switches on the device.
See the device installation instructions.
4. Install the device in the server.
5. Start the Reference Diskette and:
a. Record the current settings.
b. Install the configuration files (.CFG).
6. Install software programs.
See the installation instructions supplied with the software.
7. Resolve configuration conflicts.
See 'Configuration Conflicts—.
Using the Configuration/Setup Utility
The built-in Configuration/Setup utility program provides a convenient method to configure various system settings. The configuration information is stored in CMOS. In most cases, the server will operate using the default settings.
Always run the Configuration/Setup utility program if you have added or removed any hardware option, or if you receive an error message instructing you to do so. Review the following information and the information supplied with the device before making changes.
Note:
Record the current settings before making any changes.
The following menu appears when you start the Configuration/Setup utility program. Included with each selection is a short description of its purpose.
Note:
When a power-on password is entered and an administrator password also is set, a limited version of the menu appears. To change the settings, the administrator password must be entered.
System Summary:
Displays the current settings for all system functions, such as processor type, speed, and memory. You cannot change any information from this screen.
Micro Channel Configuration:
Displays the status of adapters in the Micro Channel expansion slots. For additional information, or to change the information displayed, you are prompted to insert the Reference Diskette.
Product Data:
Displays specific information about the server.
Devices and I/O Ports:
Displays a menu from which you can view or change the current settings for the serial and parallel ports, mouse, diskette drives, and video.
Date and Time:
Allows you to change the current date and time in the battery-backed memory.
System Security:
Allows you to set a power-on password, or to set an administrator (or supervisor-level) password. You also use this option to control access to a diskette drive, and to define a system owners name that displays on startup.
Start Options:
Allows you to select startup options such as the keyboard speed. You can also set the startup sequence of diskette and hard disk drives.
Advanced Setup:
Allows you to change system functions such as cache control and ROM shadowing.
Changing Settings:
In most cases, the server will operate using the default settings, and you need to change the settings only to resolve configuration conflicts or to enable or change device function (for example, defining diskette types).
You can advance through the screens by pressing the Page Up (PgUp) or Page Down (PgDn) key. Use the Up Arrow (½ ) or Down Arrow (ƒ ) key to advance through the items on the screen. Change selections by first advancing to the item you want to change, then use the Right Arrow (œ ) or Left Arrow keys to make the change.
Press F1 for on-line Help information on for each selection.
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility Program
Note
If a configuration error occurs, a prompt appears before the operating system starts (see Configuration Conflicts ).
To access the Configuration/Setup utility program:
1. Power-on the server and watch the screen.
2. When the message Press F1 to enter Configuration/Setup appears, press F1.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to view or change the configuration.
4. Select Exit Setup and press Enter.
If you changed any settings, the utility program prompts you to confirm the changes. When you press Enter , the system restarts.
Note
You must correctly exit from the Configuration/Setup utility program to save the configuration information. Press Esc or move the cursor to the Exit Setup option on the menu bar, and then select Save changes and exit.
System Summary
Select System Summary to view information about the system, including the type and speed of the microprocessor, amount of memory, and the number of disk drives connected to the server.
Changes that you make on other menus are reflected on this summary screen. You cannot edit any of the fields.
The System Summary choice appears on the full Configuration/Setup menu, and also on the limited Configuration/Setup user's menu.
Micro Channel Configuration
Select Micro Channel Configuration to view or change the configuration of Micro Channel devices.
The Micro Channel Configuration screen appears, displaying the status of adapters in the Micro Channel slots.
To configure a Micro Channel adapter, or to change configuration settings on a Micro Channel adapter, the system prompts you to insert the Reference Diskette.
The system programs Main Menu appears, and displays the following choices.
1. Start operating system
2. Backup of system diskettes
3. Set/View Micro Channel Configuration
4. Copy an option diskette
5. Test the computer
The Set/View Micro Channel Configuration utility program allows you to work with the configuration information for Micro Channel adapters. See Using the System Diskettes for additional instructions.
Press F3 to return to the Configuration/Setup menu without changing the Micro Channel adapter configuration.
Micro Channel adapters and some other options are supplied with an Option Diskette. This diskette has files that the server uses to recognize the new option and set it up to operate correctly.
The Micro Channel Configuration choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup menu.
Product Data
Select Product Data to view specific information about the PC Server 520, such as the machine type and model, the system serial number, the system board identifier, and the revision level or issue date of the flash EEPROM and BIOS.
Changes that you make on other menus are reflected on this summary screen. You cannot edit any of the fields.
The Product Data choice appears on the full Configuration/Setup menu, and also on the limited Configuration/Setup user's menu.
Configuring Devices and I/O Ports
You can view or change the assignments for devices and ports. Some programs and devices require specific assignments. Review the documentation that comes with the device for more information.
To view or change the assignments for devices, video, or serial or parallel ports:
1. Power-on the system. When the F1 prompt appears, press F1. The Configuration/Setup Utility menu appears.
2. Select Devices and I/O Ports.
3. Use the Up Arrow (½ ) key or the Down Arrow (ƒ ) key to highlight the assignment that you want to change. Use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow (œ ) keys to scroll through the list of available choices and make a selection. If the assignment conflicts with another assignment, an asterisk appears next to the conflicting setting. You must change one of the conflicting settings to a value that does not conflict.
4. When you complete all changes to the menu, press Esc to return to the Configuration/Setup menu.
Assigning Serial Ports:
The system comes with two 9-pin serial ports. You can add serial ports by installing a serial adapter in one of the expansion slots.
Software recognizes serial ports from their serial-port assignments. No two serial ports can have the same serial-port assignment. This normally is handled by the Configuration/Setup utility program, but you might have special hardware or software that requires you to change these assignments.
You can set either serial port as Serial 1 through Serial 4.
Configuring Video Options:
The server supports a wide assortment of displays. Because characteristics of display types vary, you should review the documentation that came with the display to determine the display type and refresh rate.
Select Video Setup , then use the Left Arrow () and Right Arrow ( ) keys to advance through the list of available choices and make your selection.
Date and Time:
Select Date and Time to change or set values for the system date and time. You use this option to set the real-time clock in the server.
The system time is in a 24-hour format: hour/minute/second.
The system date is in standard format for your country, for example, in the United States, the format is Month/Day/Year.
Select Date and Time , then use the Left Arrow () and Right Arrow () keys to advance through each data field. Type the new information; the system saves the information as you type it.
The Date and Time choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup menu.
Defining System Security:
To control access to the server, you can implement several of the security measures described in the User's Reference , including defining two levels of password protection, securing diskette access, and a system owners name that displays during startup.
Notes:
1. The default values for all security-related data fields are given in Setup Program Default Settings Type 8641 (Models EZ0EZV, EZL, EZS, EZE) and Setup Program Default Settings (Models MZ0, MZV, MZS, MZE, MZL).
2. The System Security choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup menu.
After you set the power-on or administrator password, Enter password appears on the screen each time you power-on the server. (The passwords do not appear on the screen as you type them.) When you enter the correct password, OK appears on the screen. If you enter the wrong password, Incorrect password appears on the screen, and Enter password is again displayed. After three incorrect attempts, you must power-off the server and start again.
Setting an Administrator Password:
The administrator password (sometimes called the supervisor password) allows the administrator to control who has access to some features of the server, including the Configuration/Setup utility program. If an administrator password is set, the password must be entered to display the complete menu for the Configuration/Setup utility program. Otherwise, a limited version of the Configuration/Setup utility program menu appears; the user cannot change any settings.
Notes:
1. If an administrator password is set and then forgotten, it cannot be overridden or removed.
2. Before you set an administrator password, you must set the administrator password jumper to the change position.
To set an administrator password:
1. Select Administrator Password on the System Security screen; then press Enter. The Administrator Password screen appears.
2. Type the password in the Enter Administrator Password data field.
3. Verify that you typed the correct password. If you did not type the correct password, press Esc , and type the correct password.
4. Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the Enter Administrator Password Again data field.
5. Select Set or Change Administrator Password to save the new password; then press Enter. The system prompts you to change the administrator password jumper to the locked position after changing the password.
The password becomes effective immediately after you select Set or Change Administrator Password.
You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9) for the administrator password. Keep a record of the password in a secure place.
To delete an administrator password:
1. Select Administrator Password on the System Security menu; then press Enter. The Administrator Password screen appears.
2. Select Delete Administrator Password ; then press Enter.
3. A confirmation window appears. Press Enter to delete the administrator password. Press Esc to cancel the request and return to the System Security menu.
Setting a Power-on Password:
When a power-on password is set, you must enter a password each time you start the system.
If you forget the power-on password, and an administrator password has been set, use the administrator password at the power-on prompt; then start the Configuration/Setup utility program and change the power-on password. If no administrator password has been set, you must remove the battery before you can set a new password.
To set a power-on password:
1. Select Power-on Password on the System Security menu; then press Enter.
The Power-on Password screen appears.
2. Type the password in the Enter Power-on password data field.
3. Verify that you typed the correct password. If you did not type the correct password, press Esc , and type the correct password.
4. Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the Enter Power-on Password Again data field.
5. Select Set or Change Power-on Password to save the new password.
You can use any combination of up to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, and 0-9) for the power-on password. Keep a record of the password in a secure place.
To delete a power-on password:
1. Select Power-on Password on the System Security menu; then press Enter.
The Power-on Password menu appears.
2. Select Delete Power-on Password ; then press Enter.
3. A confirmation window appears. Press Enter to delete the power-on password. Press Esc to cancel the request and return to the System Security menu.
Defining a System Owners Name:
When you specify a system owners name, that name will be displayed each time that your server is started. If the administrator password is enabled, the password must be entered before you can set, change, or delete the system owners name.
1. Select System Owners Name on the System Security screen, and press Enter.
The System Owners Name screen appears.
2. Type the name in the Enter System Owners Name String data field.
3. Press the Down Arrow (ƒ ) key to select the Set or Change System Owners Name data field.
4. Press Enter to set the name or change a previously defined name.
You can use any combination of up to 15 characters and spaces in your system owners name.
To delete the system owners name, select Delete Stored System Owners Name and press Enter.
Restricting Access to Diskette Drives:
The setting for the Secure Diskette Drives option controls who has access to the diskettes (user and administrator, or administrator only). Your server comes with this feature set to Enable , so that both the user and administrator have access to diskette drives.
To change this setting so that the access to the diskette drives is disabled, select the System Security menu option and then select Secure Diskette Drives. Press the Left Arrow () or Right Arrow ( ) key to toggle the entry to Disable in the Diskette Drive Access data field. If the administrator password is enabled, the password must be before you can change this setting.
Defining the Start Options:
Start options take effect when you start the server.
You can select keyboard operating characteristics, such as the keyboard speed. You can also specify whether the keyboard number lock starts on or off.
The server uses a startup sequence to determine the diskette drive, hard disk drive, or network adapter from which the operating system will be loaded. You can specify up to four devices in the Startup Device data fields. For example, you can define a startup sequence that checks for a startable diskette in the primary diskette drive, then checks the hard disk drive in bay 1.
You can enable the server to run without checking for the presence or state of a monitor, keyboard, or diskette drive. The devices are disabled after the power-on self test (POST) completes and the operating system has loaded. This allows you to enter a password and update the Configuration/Setup utility program in keyboardless operation, and to start the system programs from the Reference Diskette in disketteless operation.
You can select the tests that the server runs at startup. This includes the SureTest BIOS test tool and a virus detection test. In addition, you can also choose whether to run the power-on self test (POST) in enhanced or quick mode.
Select Start Options , then use the Left Arrow ( ) and Right Arrow () keys to advance through each data field.
The Start Options choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup menu.
Advanced Setup:
Select Advanced Setup to change values for advanced hardware features such as cache control and ROM shadowing. A warning message appears when you select this choice, to alert you that the system may malfunction if these options are configured incorrectly.
Follow the instructions on the screen carefully.
Select Advanced Setup , then use the Left Arrow ( ) and Right Arrow ( ) keys to advance through each data field.
When you restart the server after adding or replacing an &cash., you must enable the cache.
Use the following procedure:
1. Start the Configuration/Setup utility program.
2. Select Advanced Setup.
3. Select Cache Control.
4. Select Cache State.
5. Press the Left Arrow ( ) or Right Arrow ( ) key to change the cache state to Enabled.
The Advanced Setup choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup menu.
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