ProLiant ML330 Setup and Installation Guide

5-2 Compaq ProLiant ML330 Setup and Installation Guide
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
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BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility performs a wide range of configuration activities
including the following:
■ Viewing system information
■ Selecting the operating system
■ Configuring system devices and installed options
■ Selecting the primary boot controller
■ Managing storage options
■ Backing up and restoring saved configurations
In addition, the BIOS Setup Utility includes other features, which are outlined
in “Using the BIOS Setup Utility.”
Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility
To make selections within the BIOS Setup Utility, use the following keys:
■ The Arrow
ArrowArrow
Arrow keys navigate through the menu system
■ The Tab
TabTab
Tab key navigates through individual fields on the screen
■ Selections are made by pressing the Enter
EnterEnter
Enter key
■ Selections are cancelled by pressing the Escape
EscapeEscape
Escape key
■ Selections and changes are saved by pressing the F10
F10 F10
F10 key
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
NOTE: Most of the features in the BIOS Setup Utility are not required in the setup of your
server. The options in this utility are designed to assist with specific server configuration
issues.
The BIOS Setup Utility is separated into a series of menu selections designed
to configure specific areas of the system. The primary menus are the File,
System, Storage, and Advanced menus.