Chapter 2 Checking before OS Installation
2.1.2 Hardware Settings
Before starting installation, set necessary hardware, such as the BIOS Setup Utility.
■ BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility must be set in the following cases. For details on how to set the BIOS Setup
Utility, refer to " Hardware Configuration/Utilities" ( pg.205).
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Changing the Boot Drive
To change the boot drive, start up the BIOS Setup Utility, select [Boot Option], and set the boot drive.
"8.2.4 Boot Options Submenu" (pg.213)
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Performing Remote Installation
Before performing remote installation of ServerStart, use the following procedures to enable network
startup (PXE). In addition, check the MAC address.
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Take the following steps in the BIOS Setup Utility.
1. Start the BIOS Setup Utility.
"8.2.1 Starting and Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility" (pg.208)
2. Select [Boot Options] and press the [Enter] key.
The Boot Options menu window appears.
3. Change [MultiBoot for HDs] to [Enabled].
4. Press the [Esc] key and select the [Advanced] menu.
5. From the [PCI Configuration] submenu, select [Ethernet on Board]. Set the [Option
ROM Scan] item of [PCI Device, Embedded Ethernet 1(LANCN2)] to [Enabled].
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6. From the [Exit] menu, select [Save Changes & Exit] to exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
7. Start the BIOS Setup Utility again.
8. Select the [Boot Option] submenu from the [Main] menu. Press the [Enter] key.
The Boot Option submenu window appears.
9. Change the [Boot Sequence] setting as shown below.
1 IBA GE Slot 0330 v****
2 CD-ROM
3 Removable Device
4 Hard Drive
10. Exit the BIOS Setup Utility and turn the server off.
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Check the MAC address.
After BIOS setup, start up the server from the network.
The MAC address is displayed as shown below.
CLIENT MAC ADDR: XX XX XX XX XX XX
The MAC address is required for remote installation. Write it down.
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Ethernet on Board Submenu" ( pg.218)