configuration, which allows the system to reboot efficiently. The Batteries object action window can have the following tabs, depending on the user’s group privileges: Properties and Alert Management.

Properties

Subtab: Batteries

Under the Properties tab, you can view the current readings and status of your system’s batteries.

Alert Management

Subtabs: Alert Actions SNMP Traps

Under the Alert Management tab, you can:

View current alert actions settings.

Configure the alerts that you want to take effect in case of a battery warning or critical/failure event.

BIOS

Click the BIOS object to manage key features of your system's BIOS. Your system’s BIOS contains programs stored on a flash memory chipset that control communications between the microprocessor and peripheral devices, such as the keyboard and the video adapter, and other miscellaneous functions, such as system messages. The BIOS object action window can have the following tabs, depending on the user's group privileges:

Properties and Setup

Properties

Subtab: Information

Under the Properties tab, you can view BIOS information.

Setup

Subtab: BIOS

NOTE: The BIOS Setup tab for your system only displays the BIOS features that are supported on your system.

Under the Setup tab, you can set the state for each BIOS setup object.

You can modify the state of many BIOS setup features including but not limited to the Serial Port, Hard Disk Drive Sequence, User Accessible USB Ports, CPU Virtualization Technology, CPU HyperThreading, AC Power Recovery Mode, Embedded SATA Controller, System Profile, Console Redirection, and Console Redirection Failsafe Baud Rate. You can also configure internal USB device, optical drive controller settings, automatic system recovery (ASR) Watchdog Timer, embedded hypervisor, and additional LAN network ports on motherboard information. You can also view the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and Trusted Cryptographic Module (TCM) settings.

Depending on your specific system configuration, additional setup items may be displayed. However, some BIOS setup options may be shown on the BIOS Setup screen that are not accessible in Server Administrator.

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