Dell FM120x4 owner manual System Profile Settings screen

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Menu Item	Description
Serial Port Address	Allows you to set the port address for serial devices. By default, the Serial Port Address option
	is set to COM1.
	NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for Serial Over LAN (SOL). To use console
	redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial
	device.
Failsafe Baud Rate	Displays the failsafe baud rate for console redirection. The BIOS attempts to determine the
	baud rate automatically. This failsafe baud rate is used only if the attempt fails and the value
	must not be changed. By default, the Failsafe Baud Rate option is set to 11520.
Remote Terminal	Allows you to set the remote console terminal type. By default, the Remote Terminal Type
Type	option is set to VT 100/VT220.
Redirection After	Allows you to enable or disable to the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is
Boot	loaded. By default, the Redirection After Boot option is set to Enabled.
System Profile Settings screen
Menu Item	Description
System Profile	Allows you to set the system profile. If you set the System Profile option to a mode other than
	Custom, the BIOS automatically sets the rest of the options. You can only change the rest of the
	options if the mode is set to Custom. By default, the System Profile option is set to Performance
	Per Watt Optimized (DAPC). DAPC is Dell Active Power Controller.
	NOTE: The following parameters are available only when the System Profile is set to
	Custom.
CPU Power	Allows you to set the CPU power management. By default, the CPU Power Management option
Management	is set to System DBPM (DAPC). DBPM is Demand-Based Power Management.
Memory Frequency	Allows you to set the memory frequency. By default, the Memory Frequency option is set to
	Maximum Performance.
Turbo Boost	Allows you to enable or disable the processor to operate in turbo boost mode. By default, the
	Turbo Boost option is set to Enabled.
C States	Allows you to enable or disable the processor to operate in all available power states. By
	default, the C States option is set to Enabled.
Monitor/Mwait	Allows you to enable Monitor/Mwait instructions in the processor. By default, the Monitor/

Mwait option is set to Enabled for all system profiles, except Custom.

NOTE: This option can be disabled only if the C States option in Custom mode is disabled.

NOTE: When C States is enabled in Custom mode, changing the Monitor/Mwait setting does not impact system power/performance.

Memory Patrol Scrub Allows you to set the memory patrol scrub frequency. By default, the Memory Patrol Scrub option is set to Standard.

Memory Refresh Rate Allows you to set the memory refresh rate. By default, the Memory Refresh Rate option is set to 1x.

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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 Term Description About your systemTerms used in the document 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 and configuring the iDRAC IP address Performing initial system configurationSetting up your system 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 screenSata Settings screen Memory Settings screenProcessor Settings screen Serial Communications screen Boot Settings screenIntegrated Devices screen System Profile Settings screen System Security screen System and setup password featuresMiscellaneous settings Assigning a system and/or setup password Using your system password to secure your system Operating with a setup password enabledBoot Manager screen Entering the Uefi Boot ManagerUsing the Boot Manager navigation keys 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 Removing a 1.8 inch SSD from the SSD carrier Installing a 1.8 inch SSD in the SSD carrierHard-drive/SSD backplane Removing and installing the hard-drive/SSD backplane Removing the hard-drive/SSD backplaneRemoving the SSD cage assembly SSD cage assemblyInstalling the hard-drive/SSD backplane Replacing the easy restore module Easy restore moduleInstalling the SSD cage assembly 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 batteryAlert messages Diagnostic messagesSystem 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