Chapter 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Opening the BIOS Setup utility
The BIOS Setup utility stores basic settings for your server. These settings include basic hardware configuration, resource settings, and password security. These settings are stored and saved even when the power is off.
Caution
The options in the BIOS Setup utility have been set at the factory for optimal performance. Changes to these settings will affect the performance of your server.
Before changing any settings, write them down in case you need to restore them later. You can record the settings on a printout of this guide’s appendix for “BIOS Settings” on page 119.
To open the BIOS Setup utility:
1 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup.
When you select menu items, the Item Specific Help box on the right side of the screen displays specific information about the selection. The command bar across the bottom of the screen shows the keys you press to access help, navigate through the menus, and perform other tasks.
2 Select one of these menus:
■Main gives you access to basic information and settings related to your server’s hardware and configuration.
■Advanced gives you access to information and settings for PCI, peripheral devices, memory, and the chipset.
■Security gives you access to settings related to system access passwords. For more information, see “Server security” on page 29.
■Server gives you access to settings for system management, console redirection, event log configuration, and
■Boot gives you access to information and settings for startup features and startup sequences.
■Exit gives you access to options for closing the BIOS Setup utility.
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