User`s manual

MF 35MAXDATA PLATINUM 7200 IR M6Server Platform Utilities
4 Server Platform Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a text-based utility that allows you to configure the system and view and
change device settings and view environmental information for the platform. The BIOS Setup Utility
interface consists of several screens, called pages. Each page contains information or links to other
pages. The first page in Setup displays links for general categories. These links lead to pages containing
specific configuration settings.
The BIOS Setup Utility includes the following features:
• Localization: The BIOS Setup Utility uses the Unicode standard and is capable of displaying the
Setup Utility in all languages that are currently included in the Unicode standard.
• Console Redirection: The BIOS Setup Utility is functional through console redirection over
various terminal emulation standards. This may limit some functionality due to compatibility.
For example, colors, some keys or key sequences use and support for pointing devices may be
limited.
The BIOS Setup Utility is accessed from the System Options Menu. To access the Systems Options
Menu, boot the server. During POST, you will see a note telling you the key to press to accesses the
System Options Menu. Press the key when you see the message.
BIOS Setup Utility Page Layout
The BIOS Setup Utility page layout is sectioned into functional areas. The following table lists and
describes the functional areas and their position on the screen.
Table 13. BIOS Setup Utility Page Layout
Functional Area Description
Menu Selection Bar The Menu Selection Bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the
major menu selections available.
Current Menu The current menu is located below the Menu Selection Bar. It displays the
title of the menu the user is currently viewing.
Setup Item List The Setup Item List is a set of configurable and informational items. The
left column shows the setup item. The right column shows the corre
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sponding option. The option contains an informational value or possible
settings for the setup item.
Item Specific Help Area
The Item Specific Help area is located on the right side of the screen
and contains help text for the highlighted Setup Item. Help information
includes the meaning and usage of the item, allowable values, and the
affects of the options.
Keyboard Command
Area
The Keyboard Command Bar is located at the bottom of the screen and
displays help for keyboard special keys and navigation keys. The keyboard
command bar is context-sensitive. It displays keys relevant to the current
page and mode.
Status Bar The Status Bar is on the bottom line of the screen. The status value “NV”
indicates you have made changes to Setup that have not been saved.