• Resolve configuration conflicts

Starting the Setup Utility program

To start the Setup Utility program, do the following:

1.Approximately three minutes after the server is connected to a working electrical outlet, the power button becomes active. Turn on the server and the POST runs automatically. You will then see the logo screen. The POST is a set of tests and procedures that are performed each time you turn on your server.

2.Press Del as soon as you see the logo screen. The Setup Utility program opens. If you have set an administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access the full Setup Utility program menu. If you do not type the correct administrator password, a limited Setup Utility program menu is available.

Note: You can also press TAB as soon as you see the logo screen to review the POST process and information.

3.The Setup Utility program menu lists various items about the system configuration settings. Select the settings to view or change.

When working with the Setup Utility program, you must use the keyboard. The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed at the bottom of each screen.

Note: Use the default setting for any item you are not familiar with. Do not change the value of unfamiliar items or items that are not mentioned in this manual to avoid any unexpected problems. If you cannot turn on the server because of incorrect BIOS settings, refer to Table 6 “Jumper settings” on page 17 and use the jumpers to clear CMOS and recover to the factory default settings.

Introduction of the BIOS items

The following tables list all the main menus and items in the Setup Utility program. Some items might vary because of the BIOS updates.

Notes:

1.Use the default setting for any item you are not familiar with. Do not change the value of unfamiliar items or items that are not mentioned in this manual to avoid any unexpected problems. If you cannot turn on the server because of incorrect BIOS settings, use the jumpers on the system board to clear CMOS and recover to the factory default settings.

2.After updating the BIOS, all the BIOS settings become the default settings of the updated BIOS version. You need to check and reconfigure the BIOS settings for your specific needs.

Table 10. The Setup Utility program main menu

Item

Description

 

 

Main

Set the basic BIOS parameters.

 

 

Advanced

Set the advanced BIOS parameters.

 

 

PCIPnP

Set the PCI parameters.

 

 

Boot

Set the boot parameters.

 

 

Security

Set the security parameters.

 

 

Chipset

Set the chipset.

 

 

Exit

Exit the Setup Utility program.

 

 

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