About the BIOS Setup Utility

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) has a utility stored in the BIOS flash
memory called the BIOS Setup Utility. The BIOS Setup Utility reports
system information and allows user customization of the server BIOS
settings. The customized BIOS settings are stored in the system’s battery-
backed CMOS RAM. If the battery fails, causing the loss of customized
settings, the BIOS settings default to the original state specified at the
factory.
You can access BIOS Setup Utility locally using the multi-port cable and
one of the following configurations:
 USB keyboard and mouse and a VGA monitor.
 A serial terminal emulator connected to the USB port.

How to Configure the BIOS Using the BIOS

Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility contains both read-only information and settings
that can be customized. Use this procedure to access the BIOS Setup
Utility and customize settings.
Before You Begin

1. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the F2 key while the
system is performing the power-on self-test (POST).

Tip - Watch the screen for the prompt to press F2.

The main BIOS Setup menu screen appears.

2. Use the following keyboard keys to navigate the BIOS Setup Utility:
o Use the left and right arrow keys to select the main menu screens.
 o Use the up and down arrows, on the keyboard, to select an item within
a screen.
3. Navigate to the item to be modified.

Fields that can be configured or that provide access to a sublevel appear

highlighted. All other fields are read only.

4. Press Enter to select the item.

A sublevel or a dialog box with the available option fields appears.

5. Use the up or down arrow keys or the + or – keys to change a field.

6. When you are finished customizing BIOS settings, navigate to the
Exit screen.
7. Select one of the exit options and press Enter.

For example, to save the changes that you made, highlight the Save
Changes and Exit option and press Enter.
When you exit the BIOS Setup Utility, the server boots. If you've made
changes to BIOS settings, those changes are valid with the system boot.