BIOS User Interface
Intel® Server Board S3420GP TPS
Revision
2.4
Intel order number E65697-010
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6.3.1
Operation
The BIOS Setup has the following features:
Localization - The BIOS Setup uses the Unicode standard and is capable of displaying
setup forms in all languages currently included in the Unicode standard. The Intel
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server board BIOS is only available in English.
Console Redirection - The BIOS Setup is functional through console redirection over
various terminal emulation standards. This may limit some functionality for compatibility
(for example, color usage or some keys or key sequences or support of pointing
devices).
6.3.1.1 Setup
Page
Layout
The setup page layout is sectioned into functional areas. Each occupies a specific area of the
screen and has dedicated functionality. The following table lists and describes each functional
area.
Table 16. BIOS Setup Page Layout
Functional Area
Description
Title Bar
The title bar is located at the top of the screen and displays the title of the form
(page) the user is currently viewing. It may also display navigational information.
Setup Item List
The Setup Item List is a set of controllable and informational items. Each item in the
list occupies the left column of the screen.
A Setup Item may also open a new window with more options for that functionality
on the board.
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 may include the meaning
and usage of the item, allowable values, effects of the options, and so forth.
Keyboard Command Bar
The Keyboard Command Bar is located at the bottom right of the screen and
continuously displays help for keyboard special keys and navigation keys.
6.3.1.2
Entering BIOS Setup
To enter the BIOS Setup, press the F2 function key during boot time when the OEM or Intel logo
displays. The following message displays on the diagnostics screen and under the Quiet Boot
logo screen:
Press <F2> to enter setup
When the Setup is entered, the Main screen displays. However, serious errors cause the
system to display the Error Manager screen instead of the Main screen.
6.3.1.3 Keyboard
Commands
The bottom right portion of the Setup screen provides a list of commands used to navigate
through the Setup utility. These commands display at all times.
Each Setup menu page contains a number of features. Each feature is associated with a value
field except those used for informative purposes. Each value field contains configurable
parameters. Depending on the security option chosen and, in effect, by the password, a menu
