Post And Bios Setup Utilities; Introduction; Hot Keys; Power-On Self-Test (Post) - HP Carrier-grade cc2300 Product Manual

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POST and BIOS Setup Utilities

Introduction

This chapter describes the power-on self-test (POST) and BIOS setup utilities provided with the server. It
also includes information about the Adaptec
utilities, refer to Chapter 5.
Table 4-1. POST and BIOS Setup Utilities
Utility
Changing boot priority
through POST
Adaptec SCSI utility
BIOS setup
BIOS update utility

Hot Keys

Use the numeric pad of the keyboard to enter numbers and symbols.
Table 4-2. Hot Keys
To Do This:
Secure your system immediately.
Enter the Adaptec SCSI Utility during POST.
Enter BIOS setup during POST.
Abort memory test during POST.
Display a menu for selecting the boot device.
Remove the splash screen.
Perform a network boot.

Power-On Self-Test (POST)

Each time the server is turned on, the BIOS begins executing the Power-On Self-Test (POST), which is
stored in flash memory. POST discovers, configures, and tests the processors, memory, keyboard, and most
installed peripheral devices. During the memory test, POST displays the amount of memory that it is able to
access and test. The time needed to test memory depends on the amount of memory installed. Turn on your
server and observe POST execution as described here:
Chapter 4
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SCSI Utility. For information about server management
Description and Brief Procedure
Change the boot device for the current boot
Use to view/configure the settings for the Adaptec AIC-7902 SCSI
host adapter
Use to configure system options
Use to update the BIOS or recover from a corrupted BIOS update
Ctrl+Alt + hot key (Set your hot key combination with
the system setup utility or BIOS or BIOS setup)
Ctrl+A (SCSI version only)
F2
ESC (press while BIOS is updating memory size on
screen)
ESC (press anytime after memory check)
ESC
F12
Press These Keys:
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