4-2 Configuring Your Server

SYSTEM BIOS (BIOS SETUP UTILITY)

The BIOS Setup utility is provided to make basic hardware configuration for the server. This utility is pre-installed in the flash memory of the server and ready to run.

The server is configured with the correct parameters using the BIOS Setup utility and shipped in the best conditions. Thus, you don't need to use the BIOS Setup utility in most cases. However, you might wish to use the BIOS Setup utility in the cases described below.

IMPORTANT:

„The BIOS Setup utility is intended for system administrator use only.

„The BIOS Setup utility allows you to set a password. The server is provided with two levels of password: Supervisor and User. With the Supervisor password, you can view and change all system parameters of the BIOS Setup utility. With the User password, system parameters available for viewing and changing are limited.

„Do not set any password before installing the OS.

„The server contains the latest version of the BIOS Setup utility. Dialog boxes appear on your BIOS Setup utility, thus, may differ from descriptions in this manual. If you find anything unclear, see the online help or ask your service representative.