Embedded system management
The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded system management throughout the system’s lifecycle. The Dell Lifecycle
Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system.
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
Dell.com/idracmanuals
.
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Boot Manager
The
Boot Manager
screen enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.
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Boot Manager main menu
System BIOS
Viewing Boot Manager
Viewing Boot Manager
About this task
To enter Boot Manager:
Steps
1
Turn on, or restart your system.
Enter the result of your step here (optional).
2
Press F11 when you see the following message:
F11 = Boot Manager
If your operating system begins to load before you press F11, allow the system to complete the booting, and then restart your system
and try again.
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Boot Manager
Boot Manager main menu
Boot Manager main menu
Menu item
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.
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Pre-operating system management applications
