Product guide
46 Configuration Software and Utilities
47MAXDATA PLATINUM 90004R Server System
Table 8. EFI Shell Commands (continued)
Command Description
reset [reset_string] Performs a cold reset
rm file/dir [file/dir] Removes files or directories
setsize file Sets size of a new file
stall microseconds Delays for the specified number of microseconds
time [hh:mm:ss] Gets or sets the time
type [-a] [-u] [-b] file Displays the contents of a file
ver Displays version information
vol fs [volume_label] Sets or displays a volume label
Using BIOS Setup
This section describes the BIOS Setup Utility. Use this utility to change the server conguration
defaults. You can run the utility with or without an operating system present on the server. Setup
stores most of the conguration values in battery-backed CMOS. The rest of the values are stored in
ash memory. The values take effect when you boot the server. POST uses these values to congure
the hardware. If the values and the hardware do not agree, POST generates an error message and
you must then run Setup to specify the correct conguration.
Run Setup to view or modify such server board features as:
• Serial port conguration
• Time/date (to be stored in RTC)
• IDE settings (LS-240, DVD/CD-ROM, etc.)
• SCSI BIOS
• Default CMOS settings and fail safe settings
• Password security
• Advanced chip set settings for boot up
• Information on system conguration, version, peripheral population, RAM size, and cache size
Starting Setup
To start Setup during the power-on sequence, follow these steps:
1. Press the power button on the front control panel of the server.
2. When POST shows the message “Hit <F2> if you want to run SETUP,” press <F2>. If the
server has an administrator password congured, the system prompts you to enter the
password. If the server does not have a password congured, the main screen of the BIOS
Setup Utility appears. For information on the setup screens, refer to “Primary Screens” .
Record Your Setup Settings
Before you alter any settings you should be sure that you have recorded the current values. If the
default values ever need to be restored (after a CMOS clear, for example), you must run Setup again.
Referring to recorded original settings could make your task easier.