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6. After a few seconds, the POST displays the following message prompting you to launch the BIOS SETUP
utility stored in the system memory of the server. This message appears at bottom left of the screen.
Press <F2> to enter SETUP or Press <F12> to boot from Network
Launch the BIOS setup utility when you need to change the settings to meet the requirements for the server.
As long as the above message is not displayed with an error message, you do not have to launch the utility.
(Ignore the message. The POST will automatically proceed.)
To launch the BIOS setup utility, press F2 while the above message is displayed. See Chapter 4 for setup and
parameters.
The server automatically restarts the POST all over again when you exit the SETUP utility.
7. If the POST detects the optional add-in card, it displays a message prompting you to launch the add-in card
BIOS configuration utility. (Ignore the message. The POST will automatically proceed a few seconds later.)
Refer to the manual that comes with the optional add-in card for detail.
8. If you set a password using the BIOS SETUP utility, the password entry screen appears upon successful
completion of POST.
Up to three password entries will be accepted. Three incorrect password entries prevent the server from
booting. In such a case, turn off the power and wait about ten seconds before turning on the server again.
IMPORTANT: Do not set a password before the OS installation.
9. The OS starts when the POST completes.
POST Error Messages
When the POST detects an error, it displays an error message on the display unit screen or emits a beep code. See
Chapter 8 for POST error codes.
IMPORTANT: Note the messages displayed before consulting with your service
representative. Alarm messages are useful information for maintenance.