Reference Guide

BIOS Settings Name Description Supported Operating
System(s)
• On
Service OS Clear
Deletes the service OS non-volatile region.
Possible values are:
• Enable - Deletes the service OS non-volatile region and changes the BIOS
setting status to Disabled.
• Disable - Does not delete the service OS non-volatile region.
Microsoft Windows,
Linux
Set CMOS To Default
Request or do not request a default of CMOS values on the next boot.
Possible values are:
• Disable
• Enable
Microsoft Windows
SFP
Enables or disables Small Formfactor Pluggable (SFP) device.
Possible values are:
• Disable — Disables the SFP device.
• Enable — Enables the SFP device.
• Enable With PXE— Enables the SFP device with PXE support.
NOTE: SFP device is listed as boot device only if this BIOS setting is
enabled with PXE.
Microsoft Windows,
Linux
SFP Wake on LAN
Possible values are:
• SFP — Allows the system to wake-up by special SFP signals.
• LAN or PXE — Allows the system to wake-up either by LAN, or by SFP
signals.
• SFP PXE — Allows the system to wake-up by SFP singnals, and immediately
boot to PXE.
Microsoft Windows,
Linux
Side USB Ports
Enables or disables all the side ports.
Possible values are:
• Disable
• Enable
Microsoft Windows,
Linux
Sign of Life Indication
During POST, system acknowledges that the power button has been pressed in a
manner that the user can either hear or feel.
Possible values are:
• Disable
• Enable
Microsoft Windows,
Linux
Signed Firmware Update
Enforces the verication of digital signatures in the BIOS update payload before
updating the BIOS. Once enabled, the system BIOS cannot be updated to any
revision that does not contain a valid digital signature.
Possible values are:
• Disable
• Enable
Microsoft Windows,
Linux
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