Using thebiosconfig Tool

biosconfig is an application that runs on the host’s OS and configures that host’s BIOS CMOS settings, host boot order, and some service processor settings.

biosconfig allows you to manipulate BIOS configurations from the OS command line. Due to the nature of this utility, it must be run with administrative access. You should also close all other applications and quiesce your system when running biosconfig. The configuration files and command-line interfaces are compatible with the Solaris, Windows, and Linux versions. Solaris biosconfig can be used to configure the BIOS settings.

biosconfig enables you to configure settings across multiple like systems where distributions of biosconfig spans multiple like systems. biosconfig enables you to configure BIOS CMOS settings on like machines using the same XML file. However, if the configuration that is being modified refers to a peripheral or component that is not on both systems, then you need to customize the XML file.

This section shows sample XML configurations and specific configurations needed to change BIOS or BIOS CMOS settings. These XML configurations can be used to make changes to your configuration using biosconfig. The XML files are edited by the editor of your choice, such as vi.

biosconfig is supported on several operating systems on various platforms with common functionality. For more information, see: Installing Components.

This section covers the following topics:

• biosconfig Dependencies

• biosconfig Terminology

• Using biosconfig

• biosconfig for Solaris OS

• biosconfig for Windows

• biosconfig Command Overview

• What Changes the Boot List

• Important Notes on Devices

• Configuring the Device Boot Order

• BIOS CMOS Configuration

• Configuring Individual CMOS Settings

• Commands That Produce Unrelated, Innocuous, Extra Output