Boot Settings Screen

Option

Description

 

 

Boot Mode

CAUTION: Switching the boot mode could prevent

(BIOS default)

the system from booting if the operating system was

 

not installed in the same boot mode.

 

If the system operating system supports Unified

 

Extensible Firmware Interface, you can set this option to

 

UEFI. Setting this field to BIOS allows compatibility

 

with non-UEFI operating systems.

 

NOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables the Boot

 

Sequence, Hard-Disk Drive Sequence, and USB Flash Drive

 

Emulation Type fields.

Boot Sequence

If Boot Mode is set to BIOS, this field tells the system

 

where the operating system files needed for startup are

 

located. If Boot Mode is set to UEFI, you can access the

 

UEFI boot manager utility by rebooting the system and

 

pressing F11 when prompted to do so.

Hard-Disk Drive

Determines the order in which the BIOS will attempt to

Sequence

boot from hard drives in the system during system

 

startup.

USB Flash Drive

Determines the emulation type for a USB flash drive.

Emulation Type

Hard disk allows the USB flash drive to act as a hard

(Auto default)

drive. Floppy allows the USB flash drive to act as a

 

removable diskette drive. Auto automatically chooses an

 

emulation type.

 

Auto automatically chooses the appropriate emulation

 

type for the device, except for devices installed in the

 

Internal SD Card slot. A device installed in the Internal

 

SD Card slot will automatically emulate a hard drive. If

 

you install a device in this slot that is configured as a

 

removable diskette drive, you must manually set the

 

emulation type to Floppy.

Boot Sequence Retry

If this field is enabled and the system has failed to boot,

(Disabled default)

the system will reattempt to boot after 30 seconds.

 

 

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager

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Dell R610 owner manual Boot Settings Screen

R610 specifications

The Dell PowerEdge R610 is a 1U rack server that combines outstanding performance with advanced management features, making it ideal for enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Introduced as part of Dell’s 11th generation of servers, the R610 is designed to meet demanding workloads while optimizing energy consumption.

One of the main features of the R610 is its dual-socket capability, supporting up to two Intel Xeon 5500 or 5600 series processors. This allows significant scaling of compute power, enabling users to run multiple applications concurrently without a hitch. The server supports up to 192 GB of DDR3 memory with 18 DIMM slots, providing ample bandwidth for memory-intensive workloads.

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The Dell R610 introduces advanced virtualization technologies, with support for VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V, making it an excellent choice for virtualized environments. With the option to deploy multiple virtual machines on a single physical server, organizations can maximize resource allocation and reduce costs.

In terms of management, the R610 is equipped with the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) which provides out-of-band management capabilities. This feature allows administrators to monitor system health, perform firmware updates, and manage hardware without the need for physical access to the server.

Energy efficiency is a notable characteristic of the R610, complying with Energy Star requirements. It utilizes lower power consumption components and features such as dynamic power management, which adjusts the power usage based on real-time workload demand. This characteristic contributes to lower operational costs and a reduced environmental footprint.

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