System Software Updates And Configuration; Updating The System Software Stack; Using The Bios Setup Utility; Entering Bios Setup - Intel P4304XXMFEN2 Service Manual

Intel ® Server Chassis P4304XXMFEN2/P4304XXMUXX Product Family System Integration and Service Guide

4. System Software Updates and Configuration

4.1 Updating the System Software Stack

The system includes a software stack to operate. This includes a BIOS, BMC firmware, ME firmware, and
FRU & SDR data. A default software stack is loaded during the system manufacturing process. However,
it may not be the latest available. For best operation and system reliability, it is highly recommended to
update the system software stack to the latest available.
The latest system software stack can be downloaded from Intel at the following Intel web site:
At a minimum, after the initial configuration, the system's FRU and SDR data MUST be updated to
ensure that the embedded platform management sub-system is configured properly. The system's
FRU and SDR data is updated by running the FRUSDR utility. Properly loaded FRU and SDR data allows
platform management to monitor the appropriate system sensors which are used to determine proper
system cooling, best performance, and accurate error reporting. The FRUSDR Utility is included in the
platform's System Update Package (SUP) which can be downloaded from the Intel web site referenced
above. The System Update Package will include full system update instructions.

4.2 Using the BIOS Setup Utility

This section describes how to access and navigate the embedded <F2> BIOS Setup utility. This utility
can be used to view and configure system settings that determine how the server operates.
4.2.1

Entering BIOS Setup

To enter the BIOS Setup using a keyboard (or emulated keyboard), press the <F2> function key during
boot time when the OEM or Intel Logo Screen or the POST Diagnostic Screen is displayed.
Note: At initial system power-on, a USB Keyboard will not be functional until the USB controller has
been initialized during the power on self-test (POST) process. When the USB controller is initialized, the
system will beep once. Only after that time will the key strokes from a USB Keyboard be recognized
allowing for access into the <F2> BIOS Setup utility.
The following message will be displayed on the Diagnostic Screen or under the Quiet Boot Logo
Screen:
Press <F2> to enter setup, <F6> Boot Menu, <F12> Network Boot
After pressing the <F2> key, the system will eventually load the BIOS Setup Utility and display the BIOS
Setup Main Menu screen.
Note: Should serious system errors occur during the POST process, the regular system boot will stop
and the system will load the BIOS Setup Utility and display the Error Manager Screen. The Error
Manager Screen will list and provide information about the specific boot errors detected.
4.2.2

No Access to the BIOS Setup Utility

If the BIOS Setup Utility is not accessible by hitting the <F2> key or other described access methods, it
may be necessary to restore the BIOS default settings.
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