Common Bios Setup Utility Tasks; Verify Bios Factory Default Settings - Sun Oracle Sun Server X4-2 Service Manual

allocation for some of the other card slots in the system. In general, it is safe, but not
typically required, to disable I/O resource allocation for any cards not intended to be
used as bootable devices, similar to the disabling of Option ROMs.
Related Information
"Access BIOS Setup Utility Menus" on page 164
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"Configure I/O Resource Allocation" on page 193
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Common BIOS Setup Utility Tasks

This section presents the procedures for some of the BIOS setup tasks that you will
typically perform when setting up and managing the server.
"Verify BIOS Factory Default Settings" on page 172
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"Select Legacy BIOS or UEFI BIOS Boot Mode" on page 173
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"Select the Boot Device" on page 175
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"Configure iSCSI Virtual Drives" on page 176
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"Enable or Disable Oracle System Assistant" on page 184
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"Configure TPM Support" on page 186
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"Configure SP Network Settings" on page 189
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"Configure Option ROM Settings" on page 192
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"Configure I/O Resource Allocation" on page 193
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"Exit BIOS Setup Utility" on page 194
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▼ Verify BIOS Factory Default Settings

In the BIOS Setup Utility, you return the BIOS settings to the optimal factory default
values, as well as view and edit settings as needed. Any changes that you make in
the BIOS Setup Utility (using the F2 key) persist until the next time you change the
settings.
Before you begin, ensure that the following requirements are met:
A hard disk drive or solid state drive is properly installed in the server.
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A console connection is established to the server.
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1. Reset or power on the server.
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