Configure BIOS Settings for New Installations

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For all new installations, you should verify that the following BIOS settings are properly configured before you begin installing the Windows Server software:

Optimal factory defaults

System time

System date

Verify BIOS Settings for New Installations

1. Reset the X2250 server, for example:

From the ILOM web interface, select Reset on the Remote Power Control tab.

Press the Power button on the X2250 server.

The BIOS screen appears.

2. When prompted in the BIOS screen, press F2 to access the BIOS Setup utility.

After a few moments, the BIOS Setup utility screen appears.

3. Ensure that the optimal factory defaults are set by doing the following:

a. Press F9 to automatically load the optimal factory defaults.

A message appears prompting you to continue this operation by selecting OK or to cancel this operation by selecting CANCEL.

b. In the Load Optimal Defaults message, select OK to continue loading the defaults then press Enter.

The BIOS Setup utility screen appears with the cursor selecting the first value in the system time field.

4. In the BIOS Setup utility, you can edit the system time or date by using these keys:

plus (+) to increment the current value shown

minus (-) to decrement the current value shown

enter to move the cursor to the next value field

up or down arrows to change between the system time and date selection

5. To save the changes made and exit the utility, press F10. However, if you are performing this step from the ILOM Remote Console, select F10 from the ILOM Remote Console -> Keyboard menu.

Note - When using the ILOM Remote Console, F10 is trapped by the OS. You must use the F10 option listed in the Keyboard drop-down menu.

The Exit Options menu appears.

6. In the Exit Options menu, select the option to Save Changes and Exit, then press Enter.