134 Intel® Server System SR9000MK4U Product Guide
The Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) Shell
The EFI Shell is an EFI application that enables other EFI applications to start, EFI device
drivers to load, and operating systems to boot. The combination of the EFI firmware and
the EFI shell provides the system environment that can be changed easily to adapt to
various hardware configurations.
The EFI shell also provides a series of basic commands to manage files, EFI NVRAM
shell, and boot variables. The details of EFI shell utility is provided by typing “help” and
press the <Enter> key during EFI shell operation.
In addition to basic shell commands in EFI shell, the user can create original commands
and EFI applications in EFI environment.
Set Auto Boot
Timeout Configures the value in seconds for the system automatically boots
without user intervention. Setting '0' disables the timeout function.
To set auto boot timeout:
1. Use the arrow keys to select [Set Auto Boot Timeout]
2. Press the <Enter> key. The following three options are available.
•Use the arrow keys to select [Choose Value option]. Enter '0' to
disable auto boot.
•Use the arrow keys to select [Delete]. Use the arrow keys to select
Delete. Press the <Enter> key.
•Select 65535 (0xFFFF) for a time out value to disable timeout by
pressing any key while booting EFI.
Select Active
Console Output
Device
Selects the device to which the console output is sent.
Select Active
Console Input Device Selects the device from which the console receives input.
Select Active
Standard Error
Device
Selects the standard error device.
System Setup Starts system setup utility.
Exit Returns control to the main menu of EFI Boot Manager. Selecting this
option displays the active boot devices.
Table 19. Boot Maintenance Menu Options
Option Description