Intel SR1690WB - Server System - 0 MB RAM, Service Manual

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Server Utilities
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
This section describes the BIOS Setup Utility options, which is used to change server
configuration defaults. You can run the BIOS Setup with or without an operating system
being present. See “Server System References” for a link to the Intel
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Server Board
S5500WB Technical Product Specification where you can find details about specific
BIOS setup screens.
Starting Setup
You can enter and start BIOS Setup under several conditions:
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When you turn on the server, after POST completes the memory test.
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When you have moved the CMOS jumper on the server board to the “Clear CMOS”
position (enabled).
In the two conditions listed above, during the Power On Self Test (POST), you will see
this prompt:
Press <F2> to enter SETUP
In a third condition, when CMOS/NVRAM is corrupted, you will see other prompts but
not the <F2> prompt:
Warning: CMOS checksum invalid
Warning: CMOS time and date not set
In this condition, the BIOS loads default values for CMOS and attempts to boot.
If You Cannot Access Setup
If you cannot access BIOS Setup, you might need to clear the CMOS memory. For
instructions on clearing the CMOS, see “ Clearing the CMOS “.
Setup Menus
Each BIOS Setup menu page contains a number of features. Except for those features that
are provided only to display automatically configured information, each feature is
associated with a value field that contains user-selectable parameters. If a user has
adequate security rights, they can change these parameters. If a value cannot be changed
for any reason, the feature's value field is inaccessible.