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BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is used to change system configuration parameters. This utility has some
unique parameters and many parameters that are also configurable with the SSU. The utility is
resident in the system FLASH memory and does not require a diskette or an operating system
present to run. However, parameters set with the BIOS Setup Utility that can also be set with the
SSU, will be overwritten by the SSU the next time the SSU is run.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
You access the BIOS Setup utility when you turn on or reboot your system. To run the BIOS Setup
Utility, perform the following procedure:
1.
Power-on or reboot the system. "Press <F2> to enter SETUP" displays.
2. Press F2. The BIOS Setup Utility starts and the Main Menu is displayed. The menu
bar at the top of the Main Menu lists the following selections:
Menu
Main
Advanced
Security
Server
Boot
Exit
Use the arrow keys to select a menu or an item on a displayed menu. Press the value keys
(listed in the table below) to cycle through the allowable values for the selected field. Use the
Exit menu's "Save Values" selection to save the current values on all the menus.
To display a submenu, position the cursor on a selection that has a submenu and press
ENTER
Refer to the following table for information on the keys you use with BIOS Setup. These keys
are also listed at the bottom of the Setup menu.
Use
Use this menu for basic system configuration.
Use this menu for setting the Advanced Features available on your system.
Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords and the Backup and Virus-Check
reminders.
Use this menu for configuring Server Management features.
Use this menu to configure Boot Device priority.
Exits the current menu.
. Selections with submenus are preceded by an arrow.
Menu Bar Selections
Configuring Your System 3-3
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