Oracle Server CLI Tools Overview
CLI Tools Command Syntax and Conventions
Device Terminology Used by biosconfig
biosconfig for Oracle Solaris OS
Viewing biosconfig Command Options and Version Information
How to View biosconfig Command Options
How to View biosconfig Version Information
Configuring the Device Boot Order
Methods for Changing the Boot List
How to Set the First Boot Device for the Next Boot
How to Make a Persistent Change to Boot Order
How to Change Boot Order Based on the PCI Bus, Device, or Function
How to Capture the BIOS CMOS Golden Image
How to Apply the BIOS CMOS Golden Image
Configuring Individual CMOS Settings
Static and Dynamic CMOS Settings
How to Configure a Static CMOS Setting
How to Configure a Dynamic Setting
biosconfig enables you to configure settings across multiple similar servers using a common XML configuration file. However, if the configuration that is being modified includes a peripheral or component that is not on both systems, then you need to customize the XML file.
The biosconfig command can be used to get current configuration settings or set configuration settings. When used to get configuration settings, biosconfig generates XML output showing the configuration. When used to set configuration settings, biosconfig reads XML input describing the configuration settings.
Caution ‐ Do not use biosconfig to change BIOS settings that are not visible in the normal BIOS setup menu. |
To use biosconfig, you must have a working knowledge of XML file editing. The process of editing the BIOS includes using biosconfig to do the following tasks:
Run biosconfig -get command.
If an XML file name is specified with the –get option, the BIOS configuration will be saved to the XML file. If an XML file is not specified, the output is written to the terminal.
Review the XML file and modify it, as required.
You can modify the XML files in a editor of your choice, such as vi.
Run biosconfig -set filename.xml to implement the changes.
You can use the same XML file to modify multiple systems.