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Key
Description
F11
Enables you to enter Boot Manager
F12
Enables you to enter PXE boot
About System Setup
Using System Setup, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings of your
system.
NOTE: There are a several generic server settings that appear during system setup that do not apply
to this system, such as RAID or UEFI.
You can access System Setup in two methods:
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Standard Graphical Browser — This is enabled by default.
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Text Browser — This is enabled by using Console Redirection.
To enable Console Redirection:
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On the System Setup page, click System BIOS.
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On the Serial Communications page, click Serial Communication, and then select On with Console
Redirection.
NOTE: By default, help text for the selected field is displayed in the graphical browser. To view the
help text in the text browser, press F1.
From System Setup, you can:
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Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware
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View the system hardware configuration
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Enable or disable integrated devices
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Set performance and power management thresholds
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Manage system security
Entering System Setup
1.
Turn on or restart your system.
2.
Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:
F2 = System Setup
If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, allow the system to finish booting, and
then restart your system and try again.
NOTE: If an error message is displayed while the system is starting, make a note of the
message. For more information, see
NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is normal for your system to display a message the
first time you start your system.
System
messages.
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