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 Setup details
The System Setup Main Menu screen details are explained as follows:
System BIOS
Enables you to configure BIOS settings.
System
messages.
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