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CHAPTER 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility
Opening the BIOS Setup utility
The options in the BIOS Setup utility have
been set at the factory for optimal
performance. Changes to these settings
will affect the performance of your server.
Before changing any settings, write them
down in case you need to restore them
later. You can record the settings on a
printout of this guide's appendix for
Settings" on page
Updating the BIOS
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The BIOS Setup utility stores basic settings for your server. These settings
include basic hardware configuration, resource settings, and password security.
These settings are stored and saved even when the power is off.
Caution
To open the BIOS Setup utility:
Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears
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during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens.
"BIOS
When you select menu items, the Item Specific Help box on the right side
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of the screen displays specific information about the selection. The
command bar across the bottom of the screen shows the keys you press
to access help, navigate through the menus, and perform other tasks.
Select one of these menus:
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If you need a new version of the BIOS, you can download the BIOS update from
Gateway, then install the new version from a diskette.
To update the BIOS:
Print the appendix for
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Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears
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during startup.
Record any custom BIOS settings on your printout.
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Download the BIOS update from support.gateway.com.
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Follow the instructions in the self-extracting BIOS update file.
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Enter any custom BIOS settings you recorded in
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changes and close the BIOS Setup utility.
gives you access to basic information and settings related to
Main
your server's hardware and configuration.
gives you access to information and settings for PCI,
Advanced
peripheral devices, memory, and the chipset.
gives you access to information and settings for startup
Boot
features and startup sequences.
gives you access to settings related to system access
Security
passwords. For more information, see
gives you access to settings for system management,
Server
console redirection, event log configuration, and fault-resilient
boot settings.
gives you access to options for closing the BIOS Setup utility.
Exit
"BIOS Settings" on page
www.gateway.com
"Server security" on page
99.
Step
3, then save your
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