Chapter 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Opening the BIOS Setup utilityThe 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.
The options in the BIOS Setup utility have been set at the factory for
Caution 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 “BIOS Settings” on page 235.
To open the BIOS Setup utility:
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2 At the Gateway Logo screen, press any key to access the System Options menu. The System Options menu opens.
3 Select the BIOS Setup Utility, then press ENTER. The BIOS Setup utility opens.
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.
4 Select one of these menus (for a complete list of menu and
■Main gives you access to basic information and settings related to your server’s hardware and configuration.
■Processor gives you access to information and settings related to your server’s processors.
■Memory gives you access to information and settings related to your server’s memory configurations.
■Devices gives you access to information and settings related to your server’s
■Server Management gives you access to settings for system management, console redirection, event log configuration, and
■Security gives you access to settings related to system access passwords and security options. For more information, see “Server security” on page 39.
■Save, Restore, and Exit gives you access to options for closing the BIOS Setup utility.
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