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Using the System Setup Utility 105
Using the System Setup Utility
The system setup utility (SSU) is provided on a set of diskettes shipped
with the server. The SSU provides a graphical user interface (GUI) over an
extensible framework for server configuration. The SSU framework
supports the following functions and capabilities:
• Assigns resources to system board devices and expansion cards
before loading the operating system
• Lets you specify boot device order and system security options
• Permits viewing and clearing of the system event log (SEL)
• Permits viewing of the system field replaceable units (FRUs) and
sensor data record (SDR).
• Allows troubleshooting of the server when the operating system is
not operational
• Provides a system-level view of the server I/O devices
When to Run the SSU
The SSU is a DOS-based utility that supports extended system
configuration operations for onboard resources and expansion cards. Use
the SSU when you need to:
• Add and remove boards affecting the assignment of resources
(ports, memory, IRQs, DMA)
• Modify the server boot device order or security settings
• Change the server configuration settings
• Save the server configuration
• View or clear the system event log (SEL)
• View FRU information
• View the SDR table
If you install or remove an ISA expansion card, you must run the SSU to
reconfigure the server. Running the SSU is optional for PCI and Plug and
Play ISA expansion cards.
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