NOTE:
Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell Lifecycle Controller.
For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating
system, see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation at
Boot Manager
The
Boot Manager
option enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.
To enter
Boot Manager
, power on the system and press F11.
Table 36. Boot Manager details
Option
Description
Continue Normal Boot
The system attempts to boot to devices starting with the first item in the boot order.
If the boot attempt fails, the system continues with the next item in the boot order
until the boot is successful or no more boot options are found.
One-shot Boot Menu
Enables you to access boot menu, where you can select a one-time boot device to
boot from.
Launch System Setup
Enables you to access System Setup.
Launch Lifecycle Controller
Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller program.
System Utilities
Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as Launch Diagnostics, BIOS update
File Explorer, Reboot System.
PXE boot
You can use the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) option to boot and configure the networked systems remotely.
To access the
PXE boot
option, boot the system and then press F12 during POST instead of using standard Boot Sequence from BIOS
Setup. It does not pull any menu or allows managing of network devices.
Pre-operating system management applications
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