Starting The Setup Utility Program; Introduction Of The Bios Items - Lenovo ThinkServer RD240 Installation And User Manual

Starting the Setup Utility program

To start the Setup Utility program, do the following:
1. Approximately three minutes after the server is connected to a working
2. Press Del as soon as you see the logo screen. The Setup Utility program opens.
3. The Setup Utility program menu lists various items about the system
When working with the Setup Utility program, you must use the keyboard. The
keys used to perform various tasks are displayed at the bottom of each screen.
Note: Use the default setting for any item you are not familiar with. Do not

Introduction of the BIOS items

The following tables list all the main menus and items in the Setup Utility
program. Some items might vary because of the BIOS updates.
Notes:
1. Use the default setting for any item you are not familiar with. Do not change
2. After updating the BIOS, all the BIOS settings become the default settings of
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electrical outlet, the power button becomes active. Turn on the server and the
POST runs automatically. You will then see the logo screen. The POST is a set
of tests and procedures that are performed each time you turn on your server.
If you have set an administrator password, you must type the administrator
password to access the full Setup Utility program menu. If you do not type the
correct administrator password, a limited Setup Utility program menu is
available.
Note: You can also press TAB as soon as you see the logo screen to review the
POST process and information.
configuration settings. Select the settings to view or change.
change the value of unfamiliar items or items that are not mentioned in this
manual to avoid any unexpected problems. If you cannot turn on the server
because of incorrect BIOS settings, refer to Table 7 on page 16 and use the
jumpers to clear CMOS and recover to the factory default settings.
the value of unfamiliar items or items that are not mentioned in this manual to
avoid any unexpected problems. If you cannot turn on the server because of
incorrect BIOS settings, refer to Table 7 on page 16 and use the jumpers to clear
CMOS and recover to the factory default settings.
the updated BIOS version. You need to check and reconfigure the BIOS settings
for your specific needs.
Table 11. The Setup Utility program main menu
Item
Main
Advanced
PCIPnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Description
Set the basic BIOS parameters.
Set the advanced BIOS parameters.
Set the PCI parameters.
Set the boot parameters.
Set the security parameters.
Set the chipset.
Exit the Setup Utility program.