Dell FM120x4 Entering System Setup, System setup options, Responding to error messages

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mode. Thereafter, you must boot the system in the same boot mode (BIOS or UEFI) to access the installed operating system. Trying to boot the operating system from the other boot mode will cause the system to halt at startup.

NOTE: Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems do not support UEFI and can only be installed from the BIOS boot mode.

NOTE: For the latest information on supported operating systems, see dell.com/ossupport.

Entering System Setup

1.Turn on or restart your system.

2.Press <F2> immediately after you see the following message:

<F2> = System Setup

If your operating system begins to load before you press <F2>, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.

Responding to error messages

If an error message is displayed while the system is booting, make a note of the message. See System Error Messages section of this manual for an explanation of the message and suggestions for correcting errors.

NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is normal for your system to display a message the first time you start your system.

Using the System Setup navigation keys

Keys	Action
Up arrow	Moves to the previous field.
Down arrow	Moves to the next field.
<Enter>	Allows you to type in a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
Spacebar	Expands or collapses a drop-down list, if applicable.
<Esc>	Moves to the previous page until you view the main screen. Pressing <Esc> in the main screen
	exits System Setup. A message prompts you to save any unsaved changes.
<F1>	Displays the System Setup help file.

NOTE: For most of the options, any changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the system.

System setup options

System Setup main screen

NOTE: Press <Alt><F> to reset the BIOS or UEFI settings to their default settings.

Menu Item	Description
System BIOS	This option is used to view and configure BIOS settings.

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Contents Regulatory Model E02B Regulatory Type E02B002 Page Contents Installing sled components Using the Boot Manager navigation keys Boot Manager screenTroubleshooting your system Using system diagnosticsJumpers and connectors Technical specificationsGetting help Terms used in the document About your systemTerm Description Front-panel features and indicators Hard-drive/SSD indicator patterns Drive-Status Indicator Pattern ConditionNode status indicators Indicator Pattern Description OffSolid blue Blinking blueUsing USB diskette or USB DVD/CD drives Documentation matrixQuick Resource Locator Setting up your system Performing initial system configurationSetting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address Logging in to iDRAC Installing the operating system Click Get drivers and downloadsUsing the System Setup and Boot Manager Choosing the system boot modeEntering System Setup System setup optionsResponding to error messages Using the System Setup navigation keysSystem Bios screen System Information screenProcessor Settings screen Memory Settings screenSata Settings screen Integrated Devices screen Boot Settings screenSerial Communications screen System Profile Settings screen Miscellaneous settings System and setup password featuresSystem Security screen Assigning a system and/or setup password Using your system password to secure your system Operating with a setup password enabledUsing the Boot Manager navigation keys Entering the Uefi Boot ManagerBoot Manager screen IDRAC Settings utility Embedded system managementNetworking configurations Entering the iDRAC Settings utilityStandard configuration System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC SettingsNetwork adapter isolation configuration Icon DescriptionIsolated networks configuration Network adapter isolation configurationTrunk configuration or LAG Installing sled components Removing and installing the sledRecommended tools Removing the sledInstalling the sled Removing and installing a sledInside the sled Inside the sled 2.5 inch hard-drive/SSD systemCable cover Removing the cable coverInstalling the cable cover Removing and installing the cable coverCooling shroud Removing the cooling shroudInstalling the cooling shroud System memoryDimm Type DIMMs Populated Per Maximum Dimm Rank PerGeneral memory module installation guidelines Sample memory configurationsRemoving memory modules Number Organization Dimm Slot Population DIMMs SpeedInstalling memory modules Removing the memory moduleHard drives/SSDs Hard drive/SSD to node assignmentRemoving a hard drive/SSD Hard-Drive/SSD Bay NodeHard-drive/SSD carrier handle Installing a hard drive/SSD Shutdown procedure for servicing a hard drive/SSDConfiguring the boot drive Hard-drive/SSD backplane Installing a 1.8 inch SSD in the SSD carrierRemoving a 1.8 inch SSD from the SSD carrier Removing and installing the hard-drive/SSD backplane Removing the hard-drive/SSD backplaneInstalling the hard-drive/SSD backplane SSD cage assemblyRemoving the SSD cage assembly Installing the SSD cage assembly Easy restore moduleReplacing the easy restore module System battery Replacing the system batterySystem board Removing the system boardPage Installing the system board Removing and installing the system boardControl panel Removing the control panelInstalling the control panel Removing and installing the control panelPage Troubleshooting your system Troubleshooting hard drives Troubleshooting USB devicesTroubleshooting the system board Troubleshooting the system batterySystem messages Diagnostic messagesAlert messages Using system diagnostics Dell Embedded System DiagnosticsWhen to use the Embedded System Diagnostics Running the Embedded System DiagnosticsSystem diagnostic controls Least one event description is recordedJumpers and connectors System board jumper settingsJumper Setting Description Configuration settings are retained at system bootSystem board connectors Connector DescriptionDisabling a forgotten password Technical specifications Battery Environmental Expanded operating temperatureTemperature Temperature Continuous OperationMaximum Vibration Maximum ShockMaximum Altitude Operating Altitude De-ratingGaseous Contamination Quick Resource Locator Locating your system Service Tag Getting helpContacting Dell Documentation feedback