Dell FM120x4 Boot Settings screen, Integrated Devices screen, Serial Communications screen

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Menu Item

Description

Port B

Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port B. Off disables BIOS support

 

for the device. By default, Port B is set to Auto.

Boot Settings screen

Menu Item

Description

Boot Mode

Allows you to set the boot mode of the system.

 

CAUTION: Switching the boot mode may prevent the system from booting if the operating

 

system is not installed in the same boot mode.

 

If the operating system supports UEFI, you can set this option to UEFI. Setting this field to BIOS

 

allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. By default, the Boot Mode option is set

 

to BIOS.

 

NOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables BIOS Boot Settings menu. Setting this field to

 

BIOS disables the UEFI Boot Settings menu.

Boot Sequence Retry

Allows you to enable or disable the boot sequence retry feature. If this field is enabled and the

 

system fails to boot, the system reattempts the boot sequence after 30 seconds. By default, the

 

Boot Sequence Retry option is set to Disabled.

BIOS Boot Settings

Allows you to enable or disable BIOS Boot options.

 

NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is BIOS.

UEFI Boot Settings

Allows you to enable or disable UEFI Boot options. The Boot options include IPv4 PXE and IPv6

 

PXE. By default, the UEFI PXE boot protocol is set to IPv4.

NOTE: This option is enabled only if the boot mode is UEFI.

Integrated Devices screen

Menu Item

Description

User Accessible USB

Allows you to set the user accessible ports. Selecting All Ports Off disables all USB ports. By

Ports

default, the User Accessible USB Ports option is set to All Ports On.

Embedded NIC1 and

Allows you to enable or disable the Operating System interface of the embedded NIC1 and

NIC2

NIC2 controller. By default, the Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 option is set to Enabled.

OS Watchdog Timer

Allows you to enable or disable the OS wacthdog timer. When this field is enabled, the

 

operating system initializes the timer and the OS watchdog timer helps in recovering the

 

operating system. By default, the OS Watchdog Timer option is set to Disabled.

Serial Communications screen

Menu Item

Description

Serial Communication Allows you to enable the COM port or Console Redirection options.

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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 Terms used in the document About your systemTerm 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 Setting up your system Performing initial system configurationSetting 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 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 Operating with a setup password enabled Using your system password to secure your systemUsing the Boot Manager navigation keys Entering the Uefi Boot ManagerBoot 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 Hard-drive/SSD backplane Installing a 1.8 inch SSD in the SSD carrierRemoving a 1.8 inch SSD from the SSD carrier Removing the hard-drive/SSD backplane Removing and installing 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 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 boardSystem messages Diagnostic 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