Verify the BIOS Optimal Defaults

In the BIOS Setup Utility, you can set optimal defaults, as well as view and edit BIOS settings, as needed. By setting optimal defaults, you ensure that the server is operating efficiently with a known-good configuration. You can review the optimal defaults in the Oracle Server X5-2 Service Manual.

Any changes you make in the BIOS Setup Utility (using the F2 key) are permanent until the next time you change them.

In addition to using the F2 key to view or edit the BIOS settings, you can use the F8 key during the boot process to specify a temporary boot device. If you use F8 to set a temporary boot device, this change is only in effect for the current system boot. The permanent boot device specified through F2 will be in effect after booting from the temporary boot device.

Before you begin, ensure that the following requirements are met:

• The server is equipped with a hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SDD).

• The HDD or SDD is properly installed in the server. For instructions, refer to Servicing Storage Drives (CRU) in Oracle Server X5-2 Service Manual.

1. Access the host console.

   For instructions, see Accessing the Host Console.

2. Power on or reset the server.

   For example, to reset the server, do one of the following:

   • From the local server, press the Power button on the front panel of the server (for approximately 1 second) to power off the server, and then press the Power button again to power on the server.

   • From the Oracle ILOM web interface, select Host Management → Power Control, and then select Reset from the Select Action list box.

   • From the Oracle ILOM command-line interface, type reset /System.

   The server begins the boot process, and the BIOS screen appears.

   
   

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   Note -  The next events occur very quickly; therefore, focused attention is needed for the following steps. Watch carefully for these messages as they appear on the screen for a brief time.

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3. When prompted in the BIOS screen, press the F2 key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.

   After a few moments, the BIOS Setup Utility appears.

4. Press the F9 key to automatically load the optimal default settings.

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

5. In the message, highlight OK, and then press Enter.
6. To save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility, press the F10 key.

   Alternatively, you can select Save and Reset from the Save & Exit menu.