Logo / Diagnostic Window; Bios Setup Utility; Operation - Intel S3210SHLX - Entry Server Board Motherboard Specification

Intel® Server Boards S3200SH/S3210SH TPS
4.2

Logo / Diagnostic Window

The logo / diagnostic window may be in one of two forms. In quiet boot mode, a logo splash
screen is displayed. In verbose mode, a system summary and diagnostic screen are displayed.
The default is to display the logo in quiet boot mode. If no logo is present in the flash ROM, or if
quiet boot mode is disabled in the system configuration, the summary and diagnostic screen are
displayed.
The diagnostic screen consists of the following information
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BIOS ID.
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Total memory detected (total size of all installed DIMMs)
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Processor information (Intel branded string, speed, and number of physical processors
identified)
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Types of keyboards detected if plugged in (P/S2 and/or USB)
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Types of mouse devices detected if plugged in (P/S 2 and/or USB)
4.3

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS setup utility is a text-based utility that allows the user to configure the system and
view current settings and environment information for the platform devices. The setup utility
controls the platform's built-in devices.
The BIOS setup interface consists of a number of pages or screens. Each page contains
information or links to other pages. The first page in Setup displays a list of general categories
as links. These links lead to pages containing specific category's configuration.
The following sections describe the look and behavior for platform setup.
4.3.1

Operation

BIOS Setup has the following features:
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Localization. The BIOS is only available in English.
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BIOS Setup is functional via console redirection over various terminal emulation
standards. This may limit some functionality for compatibility e.g. usage of colors or
some keys or key sequences or support of pointing devices.
4.3.1.1 Setup Page Layout
The setup page layout is sectioned into functional areas. Each occupies a specific area of the
screen and has dedicated functionality. The following table lists and describes each functional
area.
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