Owners Manual

F12 Enables you to enter PXE boot

About System Setup

Using System Setup, you can configure the BIOS settings, iDRAC settings, and device settings of your

system.

NOTE: There are a several generic server settings that appear during system setup that do not apply

to this system, such as RAID or UEFI.

You can access System Setup in two methods:

• Standard Graphical Browser — This is enabled by default.

• Text Browser — This is enabled by using Console Redirection.

To enable Console Redirection:

• On the System Setup page, click System BIOS.

• On the Serial Communications page, click Serial Communication, and then select On with Console

Redirection.

NOTE: By default, help text for the selected field is displayed in the graphical browser. To view the

help text in the text browser, press F1.

From System Setup, you can:

• Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware

• View the system hardware configuration

• Enable or disable integrated devices

• Set performance and power management thresholds

• Manage system security

Entering System Setup

1. Turn on or restart your system.

2. Press F2 immediately after you see the following message:

F2 = System Setup

If your operating system begins to load before you press F2, allow the system to finish booting, and

then restart your system and try again.

NOTE: If an error message is displayed while the system is starting, make a note of the

message. For more information, see System messages.

NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is normal for your system to display a message the

first time you start your system.