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4 System BIOS

Entering BIOS setup

1Turn on the server and the monitor.

If the server is already turned on, close all open applications, then restart the server.

2During POST, press F2.

If you fail to press F2 before POST is completed, you will need to restart the server.

Note: If you are unable to access BIOS setup, you need to clear the CMOS RAM. Go to page 80 for instructions.

BIOS setup interface

The BIOS setup menu interface is divided into the following:

Menu bar – Displays the primary BIOS setup menus.

Left frame – Displays the menu fields. Grayed-out fields are display-only items. Blue fields are user-configurable. When a field is selected, it is highlighted in white.

Right frame – Displays the key legend (navigation keys). Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text description of the currently selected field.

BIOS setup navigation keys

The BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called hot keys. Use the following keys to move around the Setup utility.

Left and Right arrow keys – Move between menu selections.

Tab or Up/Down arrow keys – Move the cursor to the field you want.

Enter key – Display a submenu screen.

Note: Primary menus marked by a (>) include submenu fields.

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