IBM x Series 200 - Manual (Page 39)

Configuring the server
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You can enable a virus-warning test that checks for changes in the master boot
record at startup. You also can choose to run POST in the quick mode, and read
the microprocessor serial number.
• Frequency Control
Select this choice to enable or disable the auto-detect DIMM/PCI clock.
• Date and Time
Select this choice to set the system date and time.
The system time is in a 24-hour format: hour:minute:second.
Note: You may also set the date and time using the procedures provided on the
ServerGuide CDs.
• System Security
Select this choice to set a power-on or an administrator password.
See “Using passwords” on page 32 for more information.
• Advanced Setup
Select this choice to change values for advanced hardware features, such as Cache
Control and PCI configuration.
A message appears above the choices on this menu to alert you that the system
might malfunction if these options are configured incorrectly. Follow the
instructions on the screen carefully.
— Cache Control
Select this choice to enable or disable the microprocessor cache.
Attention: Do not make changes to the Cache Control unless directed to do
so by an IBM authorized service representative.
— ROM Shadowing
Select this choice to enable or disable the state of a ROM shadowing.
— Chipset Feature
Select this choice to modify settings that control features of the core chip set
on the system board.
Attention: Do not make changes to the Chipset Feature unless directed to do
so by IBM.
— Memory Settings
If a memory error is detected during POST or memory configuration, the
server can automatically disable the failing memory bank and continue
operating with reduced memory capacity. If this occurs, you must manually
enable the memory bank after the problem is corrected. Select Memory
Settings
from the Advanced Setup menu, use the arrow keys to highlight the
bank that you want to enable; then, use the arrow keys to select Enable.
• Power Management Setup
Select this choice to enable or disable system power savings.
• Save and Exit Setup
Select this choice to save the customized settings.
• Load Optimized Defaults
Select this choice to discard changes and restore the factory settings.
• Exit Without Saving
Select this choice if you want to exit without saving changes, or if no changes have
been made.