Chapter 4: BIOS
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4.2 BIOS Updates
It may be necessary to update the BIOS used in the blade modules on occasion. However,
it is recommended that you not update BIOS if you are not experiencing problems with a
blade module.
Updated BIOS files are located on our website (
www.supermicro.com/products/superblade/
).
Please check the current BIOS revision and make sure it is newer than your current BIOS
before downloading.
There are several methods you may use to upgrade (flash) your BIOS. After downloading
the appropriate BIOS file (in a zip file format), follow one of the methods described below to
flash the new BIOS.
4.3 Running Setup
Default settings are in bold text unless otherwise noted.
The BIOS setup options described in this section are selected by choosing the appropriate
text from the Main BIOS Setup screen. All displayed text is described in this section, although
the screen display is often all you need to understand how to set the options.
When you first power on the computer, the BIOS is immediately activated.
While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two ways:
1. By pressing <Delete> immediately after turning the system on, or
2.
When the message Press the <Delete> key to enter Setup appears briefly at the bottom
of the screen during the POST, press the <Delete> key to activate the main Setup
menu:
