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list of device index values. The list must be within the bounds of the current boot list. For
example, the low and high numbers must match. Systems that use a numerical list for boot
order cannot be replicated. This option is applicable when bootmode is set to Bios and
has no eect when bootmode is set to Uefi.
Some systems allow the boot order to be expressed as a list of device names. Systems that
support device names also support replication of the boot order through the output le
option. Device names are formatted as a
name.location.instance string, where name is the
name of the device, location is either slot or embedded (emb) , and instance is the
numerical position of the device. Some device name examples are shown below. Systems
that support a list of device names for boot order can be replicated.
Example 1:
A:>syscfg --devseq
The following devices are set in the disk device sequence:
Device 1:* hdd.emb.0 - System BIOS boot devices
Device 2:* scsiraid.slot.3 - PERC 5/E Adapter(bus 02 dev 02)
Device 3:* usbkey.slot.0 - Hard-disk-emulated USB flash drive
Example 2:
A:>syscfg --devseq= hdd.emb.1,scsiraid.emb.1
The following devices are set in the disk device sequence:
Device 1:* hdd.emb.0 - System BIOS boot devices
Device 2:* scsiraid.emb.1 - AIC-7899, A:00 Seagate
NOTE
: The asterisk indicates that the device is enabled in the BIOS.
Applicable Systems All PowerEdge systems.
Boot Settings
You can manage the boot settings using the options in this group.
BootMode or bootmode
Table 22. BootMode or bootmode
Valid Arguments
• On systems prior to 12G: ue, bios
• On 12G and later systems: Ue, Bios
Description
Determines the boot mode of the system. Allows booting to Unied Extensible Firmware
Interface (UEFI) -capable operating systems or ensures compatibility with operating
systems that do not support UEFI.
NOTE: If boot mode is modied, reboot the system before executing the OS
installation scripts.
Example:
A:>syscfg --bootmode=uefi
bootmode=uefi
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