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Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities
Using the System Setup Utility (SSU)
The SSUis onthe configurationsoftware CD shipped with the server. TheSSU 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 baseboard devices and add-in boards before loading the OS
• 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 FRU and SDRs
• Allows troubleshooting of the server when the OS is not operational
• Provides a system-level view of the server’s I/O devices
When to Run the SSU
The SSU is a DOS-based utilitythat supports extended system configuration operations
for onboard resources and add-in boards. Use the SSU when you need to:
• Add and remove boards affecting the assignment of resources (ports, memory,
IRQs, DMA)
• Modify the server’s boot device order or security settings
• Change the server configuration settings
• Save the server configuration
• View or clear the SEL
• View FRU information
• View the SDR table
If you install or remove an ISA add-in board, you must run the SSU to reconfigure the
server. Running the SSU is optional for PCI and Plug and Play ISA add-in boards.
The SSU is PCI-aware and complies with the ISA Plug and Play specifications; it works
with any compliant configuration (.CFG) files supplied by the peripheral device
manufacturer.