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PCServer704 - Setup Program

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Setup Program

The Setup program stores configuration values in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) and in the battery-backed memory of the real-time clock. Entries made in the System Configuration Utility program overwrite the entries in the Setup program.

Much of the system configuration is performed through the System Configuration Utility program, not the Setup program. Because the System Configuration Utility program resides on diskette, you must enable the diskette drive before using the System Configuration Utility. After configuring the system, the configuration can be secured against casual or unauthorized access by running the Setup program to disable the diskette drive.

In most cases, the server operates 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 drive types).

Review this section and the information that came with the device before making changes. Also, record the current settings before making any changes.

Changing Settings
You can advance through the screens by pressing the Page Up ( PgUp ) or Page Down ( PgDn ) key. Use the Up Arrow or Down Arrow key to advance through the items on the screen. Change selections by first advancing to the item that you want to change; then, use the plus key (+ ) or minus key (- ) to make the change. To access menu-bar selections within the Setup program, use the Right Arrow or Left Arrow keys.

The Setup program consists of the following menu bar selections:

Main	Set system Time and Date or change configuration settings for diskette drives.
Advanced	View the settings of integrated peripherals, and identify the type and speed of the processors
Security	Set passwords
Help	Scroll to any screen choice, the Item Specific Help panel is displayed. General help information is available by pressing F1.

Starting the Setup Program
To access the Setup program:
1. Remove all diskettes from the server.
2. Power-on the server and watch the screen. Be ready to act quickly.
3. Immediately after the system initialization procedure begins and before the IBM logo screen appears, the system prompts you to Press <F1> if you want to run SETUP. As soon as you see that prompt, press F1.

If the Setup program screen does not appear, restart the system and try again.

Note
	If a configuration error occurs, a prompt appears before the operating system starts (see 'Configuration Conflicts—).

4. If a user or administrator password is set, the system prompts you to enter it. If both passwords are set, you can enter either one.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to view or change the configuration.

You must correctly exit from the Setup program to save the configuration information.

6. Press Esc or move the cursor to the Exit option on the menu bar.
7. Select Exit from the menu bar.
8. Select Exit Saving Changes.

Recording and Restoring Default Settings
If a printer is attached to the server, you can use the Print Screen key to print the configuration settings. The default settings are helpful when installing additional options. Also, record the new settings each time that you make changes. Have the customer record the current configuration settings in the 'Device Record' of the customers PC Server 704 User's Handbook. Default settings are easily restored using the Setup program.

To restore default settings, do the following.
1. Power-on the server.
2. Press F1 to enter the Setup program.
3. Select Exit from the menu bar.
4. Select Load Setup Defaults.

Disabling the Diskette Drive
To disable the diskette drive do the following.
1. Power-on the server.
2. Press F1 to enter the Setup program.
3. Select Main from the menu bar.
4. Select Floppy Options.
5. Select the drive you want to disable.
6. Press Esc or move the cursor to the Exit option on the menu bar.
7. Select Exit from the menu bar.
8. Select Exit Saving Changes.

Software-Generated Error Messages
These messages appear if a problem or conflict is found by an application program, the operating system, or both. For an explanation of these messages, refer to the software package information that was shipped with the server.

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	Hint Category	Configuration, Hardware Maintenance Information
	Date Created	13-05-97
	Last Updated	01-06-98
	Revision Date	29-05-99
	Brand	IBM PC Server
	Product Family	PC Server 704
	Machine Type	8650
	Model	Various
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