Owners Manual

Dell Lifecycle Controller
Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities including system deployment,
configuration, update, maintenance, and diagnosis. Lifecycle Controller is delivered as part of the iDRAC solution.
Embedded systems management
The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the lifecycle of the system. The
Dell Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system.
NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell Lifecycle Controller.
For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, deploying the operating
system, and platform support see the documentation available at the www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
Boot Manager
Use the Boot Manager screen to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.
Viewing Boot Manager
To enter Boot Manager:
Steps
1. Turn on or restart your system.
2. Press F11 when you see the following message:
F11 = Boot Manager
If your operating system begins to load before you press F11, allow the system to complete the booting, and then restart
your system and try again.
Boot Manager main menu
Menu item
Description
Continue Normal
Boot
The system attempts to boot to devices starting with the first item in the boot order. If the boot attempt
fails, the system continues with the next item in the boot order until the boot is successful or no more
boot options are found.
One-shot Boot
Menu
Enables you to access boot menu, where you can select a one-time boot device to boot from.
Launch System
Setup
Enables you to access System Setup.
Launch Lifecycle
Controller
Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller program.
System Utilities Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as System Diagnostics and UEFI shell.
NOTE: The NX3340 system does not support UEFI mode.
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