Dell FM120x4 owner manual Using the System Setup and Boot Manager, Choosing the system boot mode

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Using the System Setup and Boot Manager

System Setup enables you to manage your system hardware and specify BIOS-level options. The following keystrokes provide access to system features during startup:

Keystroke	Description
<F2>	Enters the System Setup.
<F10>	Enters System Services, which opens the Dell Lifecycle Controller 2 (LC2). The Dell LC2 allows
	you to access utilities such as embedded system diagnostics. For more information, see the
	Dell LC2 documentation.
<F11>	Enters the BIOS Boot Manager or the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Boot
	Manager, depending on the boot configuration of the system.
<F12>	Starts Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) boot.

From the System Setup, you can:

•Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware

•View the system hardware configuration

•Enable or disable integrated devices

•Set performance and power management thresholds

•Manage system security

You can access the System Setup using the:

•Standard graphical browser, which is enabled by default

•Text browser, which is enabled using Console Redirection

To enable Console Redirection, in System Setup, select System BIOS → Serial Communication screen → Serial Communication, select On with Console Redirection.

NOTE: By default, help text for the selected field is displayed in the graphical browser. To view the help text in the text browser, press <F1>.

Choosing the system boot mode

System Setup enables you to specify the boot mode for installing your operating system:

•BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface.

•UEFI boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface based on Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specifications that overlays the system BIOS.

You must select the boot mode in the Boot Mode field of the Boot Settings Screen of System Setup. Once you specify the boot mode, the system boots in the specified boot mode and you then proceed to install your operating system from that

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Contents Regulatory Model E02B Regulatory Type E02B002 Page Contents Using the Boot Manager navigation keys Boot Manager screen Installing sled componentsTechnical specifications Troubleshooting your systemUsing system diagnostics Jumpers and connectorsGetting help About your system Terms used in the documentTerm Description Front-panel features and indicators Drive-Status Indicator Pattern Condition Hard-drive/SSD indicator patternsBlinking blue Node status indicatorsIndicator Pattern Description Off Solid blueDocumentation matrix Using USB diskette or USB DVD/CD drivesQuick Resource Locator Performing initial system configuration Setting up your systemSetting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address Click Get drivers and downloads Logging in to iDRAC Installing the operating systemChoosing the system boot mode Using the System Setup and Boot ManagerUsing the System Setup navigation keys Entering System SetupSystem setup options Responding to error messagesSystem Information screen System Bios screenMemory Settings screen Processor Settings screenSata Settings screen Boot Settings screen Integrated Devices screenSerial Communications screen System Profile Settings screen System and setup password features Miscellaneous settingsSystem Security screen Assigning a system and/or setup password Operating with a setup password enabled Using your system password to secure your systemEntering the Uefi Boot Manager Using the Boot Manager navigation keysBoot Manager screen Embedded system management IDRAC Settings utilitySystem Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings Networking configurationsEntering the iDRAC Settings utility Standard configurationIcon Description Network adapter isolation configurationNetwork adapter isolation configuration Isolated networks configurationTrunk configuration or LAG Removing the sled Installing sled componentsRemoving and installing the sled Recommended toolsRemoving and installing a sled Installing the sledInside the sled 2.5 inch hard-drive/SSD system Inside the sledRemoving the cable cover Cable coverRemoving and installing the cable cover Installing the cable coverRemoving the cooling shroud Cooling shroudMaximum Dimm Rank Per Installing the cooling shroudSystem memory Dimm Type DIMMs Populated PerSample memory configurations General memory module installation guidelinesNumber Organization Dimm Slot Population DIMMs Speed Removing memory modulesRemoving the memory module Installing memory modulesHard drive/SSD to node assignment Hard drives/SSDsHard-Drive/SSD Bay Node Removing a hard drive/SSDHard-drive/SSD carrier handle Shutdown procedure for servicing a hard drive/SSD Installing a hard drive/SSDConfiguring the boot drive Installing a 1.8 inch SSD in the SSD carrier Hard-drive/SSD backplaneRemoving a 1.8 inch SSD from the SSD carrier Removing the hard-drive/SSD backplane Removing and installing the hard-drive/SSD backplaneSSD cage assembly Installing the hard-drive/SSD backplaneRemoving the SSD cage assembly Easy restore module Installing the SSD cage assemblyReplacing the easy restore module Replacing the system battery System batteryRemoving the system board System boardPage Removing and installing the system board Installing the system boardRemoving the control panel Control panelRemoving and installing the control panel Installing the control panelPage Troubleshooting your system Troubleshooting USB devices Troubleshooting hard drivesTroubleshooting the system battery Troubleshooting the system boardDiagnostic messages System messagesAlert messages Running the Embedded System Diagnostics Using system diagnosticsDell Embedded System Diagnostics When to use the Embedded System DiagnosticsLeast one event description is recorded System diagnostic controlsConfiguration settings are retained at system boot Jumpers and connectorsSystem board jumper settings Jumper Setting DescriptionConnector Description System board connectorsDisabling a forgotten password Technical specifications Temperature Continuous Operation BatteryEnvironmental Expanded operating temperature TemperatureOperating Altitude De-rating Maximum VibrationMaximum Shock Maximum AltitudeGaseous Contamination Documentation feedback Quick Resource Locator Locating your system Service TagGetting help Contacting Dell