Understanding
BIOS Setup Screens
The
BIOS Setup utility reports system information and can be used to
configure the server BIOS settings. These topics display examples
of the BIOS Setup utility screens.
Note - The BIOS menus shown are examples and reflect the optimal
defaults at startup. The BIOS version numbers, menu information,
and menu selections are subject to change over the life of the product.
Note - The BIOS Setup utility is stored in the BIOS flash memory.
The configured data is provided with context-sensitive help and
is stored in the system's battery-backed CMOS RAM. If the configuration
stored in the CMOS RAM is invalid, the BIOS settings default to
the original state specified at the factory.
For instructions on accessing the BIOS Setup utility, see Access the BIOS Setup Utility Menus.
The following table contains descriptions of the top-level
BIOS setup screens.
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Main |
General product information, including BIOS
type, processor, memory, and time/date. |
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Advanced |
Configuration information for the CPU, memory,
IDE, Super IO, trusted computing, USB, PCI, MPS and other information. |
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PCI |
Configure the server to clear NVRAM during
system boot. |
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Boot |
Configure the boot device priority (storage
drives and the optical media drive). |
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Security |
Set or change the user and supervisor passwords. |
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Chipset |
View the configuration of server chipsets. |
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Exit |
Save changes and exit, discard changes and
exit, discard changes, or load optimal or fail-safe defaults. |
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