Setting Up Bios - Oracle Sun Blade X4-2B Installation Manual

"Setting Up BIOS" on page 21
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Setting Up BIOS

Before you install the operating system, you should ensure that BIOS settings are configured to
support the type of installation you plan to perform. The following topics provide specific
instructions on how to configure the BIOS to support the installation:
"Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings" on page 21
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"Select the BIOS Boot Mode" on page 22
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Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
Caution –
previously customized settings. To retain customized settings, review each menu and make
note of the customized values before loading the default values.
The BIOS Setup Utility contains an option to load the optimal BIOS settings for the server.
Perform this procedure on a newly installed server to ensure that the BIOS is set to the optimal
default values.
The server is equipped with a properly installed storage drive.
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Before You Begin
A console connection is established to the server. For details, see
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Method" on page
Power on the server.
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POST messages appear on the console.
Watch the messages, and, when prompted, press F2 to access the BIOS Setup Utility.
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The BIOS Setup Utility main screen appears.
To ensure that the factory defaults are set, press F9.
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To save the changes, and exit the BIOS Setup Utility, press F10.
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"Select the BIOS Boot Mode" on page 22
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This procedure resets the BIOS settings to the default values and overwrites any
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Setting Up BIOS
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