D3320 BIOS Setup Utility for FUJITSU Server
PRIMERGY BX2560 M2
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Edition February 2016
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BIOS setup utility provides settings for system functions and the hardware
configuration for your system. Any changes you make take effect as soon as
you save the settings and quit BIOS setup utility.
The individual menus in BIOS setup utility provide settings for the following
areas:
● Main – System functions
● Advanced – Advanced system configuration
● Security – Security functions
● Power – Access point to configure several options
● Server Mgmt – Server management
● Boot – Configuration of the start-up sequence
● Save & Exit – Save and quit
The setting options depend on the hardware configuration of your system.
Menus or certain setting options may therefore not be available in your system's
BIOS setup utility, or the menus may be in a different place, depending on the
BIOS revision.
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Introduction
Notational conventions
The meanings of fonts and symbols used in this manual are as follows:
ItalicsCommands, menu items, path names, and file
names
fixed fontSystem output
semi-bold fixed font Text you have to enter via the keyboard
"Quotation marks"Names of chapters and terms that are being
emphasized
ÊActivities that must be performed in the shown
order
[Abc]Key on the keyboard
IAdditional information, notes and tips
V CAUTION!References, during their neglect your health, the
operability of your system, or the security of your
data is endangered
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2Navigating the BIOS setup utility
2.1Open the BIOS setup utility
Ê Start the system and wait until the screen output appears.
Ê Press the [F2] function key.
Ê If a password is assigned, enter this password and confirm with the [Enter]
key.
The BIOS setup utility Main menu will be displayed on the screen.
When the Main menu does not appear:
– If the Main menu does not appear by pressing the [F2] function key, press
the [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Delete] keys at the same time to restart the system, then
start up BIOS setup utility.
2.2Open the Boot menu immediately
Use this function if you do not want to start your system from the first drive that
is set in the Boot menu under the Boot Option Priorities menu item.
Ê Start the system and wait until the screen output appears.
Ê Press the [F12] function key.
The Boot menu will be displayed as a popup window.
Ê Use the Ê or Ë cursor keys to select the drive from which you want to start
the operating system, and confirm your selection by pressing the [Enter] key.
The selection options are the same as in the Boot menu.
I The selected option applies to the current system start. The next time
you start the system, the settings in the Boot menu will apply again.
Ê To start the BIOS setup utility, select the Enter Setup parameter and confirm
your selection with the [Enter] key.
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Navigating the BIOS setup utility
2.3Screen design
1
2
4
3
Figure 1: Example for a BIOS setup utility screen
The BIOS setup utility screen is divided into the following areas:
1 Menu bar
The menu bar is used to select the different BIOS setup utility menus.
2 Help area
Brief information is displayed in the help area.
3 Operations area
The operations area lists the keys available for use with BIOS setup
utility.
4 Working area
In the working area the parameters of the selected menu are displayed
with their current values. You can modify the parameter values according
to your requirements (if the appropriate fields are not greyed out).
Ê Indicates parameters containing submenus
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Navigating the BIOS setup utility
2.4Exiting the BIOS setup utility
Ê In the Save & Exit menu select the required parameter and press the [Enter]
key.
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Navigating the BIOS setup utility
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3Main menu
The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only
available under special preconditions.
Figure 2: Example for the "Main" menu
Open Source Software License Information
This submenu provides licenses information for open source software,
used in this system board.
System Time / System Date
Displays the current date/time set on the system.
The system time has the format HH:MM:SS, and the system date has the
format DOW (day of week)/MM/DD/YYYY.
To change the current time/date settings enter the new time/date in the
System Time/System Date fields respectively. Use the [Tab] key to move the
cursor within the System Time and the System Date fields.
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Main menu
I If the system time and date are lost after you switch the system off
and back on again, the lithium battery is empty and needs to be
replaced.
Refer to the "FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY BX2560 M2 Server
Blade Upgrade and Maintenance Manual" for information on how
to replace the lithium battery.
Access Level
Displays the current Access Level in BIOS setup utility.
Administrator
In case Administrator password was entered or the system is not
password protected the Access Level is Administrator.
User
If the User Password was set and User password was entered the
user will have User level.
If Administrator and User password are assigned the Access Level
depends on the password used for entering BIOS setup utility.
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4Advanced menu
V CAUTION!
Only change the default settings if required for a special purpose.
Incorrect settings in this menu can result in malfunctions on your
computer!
Figure 3: Example for the "Advanced" menu
Onboard Devices Configuration
Calls a submenu used to configure Onboard Devices. Some of them are
only available under special preconditions (see "Onboard Devices
Configuration" on page 17).
PCI Status
Calls a submenu used to watch the status of the PCI Express expansion
cards (see "PCI Status" on page 18).
PCI Subsystem Settings
Calls a submenu used to set up the PCI slots and PCI components on
the system board (see "PCI Subsystem Settings" on page 19).
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CPU Status
Calls a submenu used to watch the processor status (see "CPU Status"
on page 22).
CPU Configuration
Calls a submenu used to make additional processor settings (see "CPU
Configuration" on page 23).
The adjustment options available in this submenu depend on the
processor being used.
Memory Status
Calls a submenu used to watch the memory modules status (see
"Memory Status" on page 31).
Memory Configuration
Calls a submenu used to setup the memory subsystems (see "Memory
configuration" on page 31).
SATA Configuration
Calls a submenu containing the settings for the corresponding SATA
controller (see "SATA Configuration" on page 33).
CSM Configuration
Opens the submenu for configuring the Compatibility Support Module
(CSM) (see "CSM Configuration" on page 35).
Trusted Computing
Calls a submenu used to make additional system settings (see "Trusted
Computing" on page 37).
USB Configuration
Calls a submenu used to set up the USB components on the system
board (see "USB Configuration" on page 38).
Intel mezzanine card
Calls a submenu used to configure Intel Mezzanine card. Some of them
are only available under special preconditions (see "Intel Mezzanine
card option ROM configuration" on page 42).
Super IO Configuration
Calls a submenu used to configure System Super IO Chip parameters
(see "Super IO Configuration" on page 42).
Network Stack Configuration
Calls a submenu used to set up the UEFI network stack (see "Network
Stack Configuration" on page 43).
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Option ROM Configuration
Calls a submenu to enable or disable the legacy Option ROMs of the PCI
Express expansion cards (see "Option ROM Configuration" on page 44).
iSCSI Configuration
Calls a submenu used to configure a UEFI driver for a LAN controller
(see "iSCSI Configuration" on page 44).
4.1Onboard Devices Configuration
Opens the submenu to configure Onboard Devices. Some of them are only
available under special preconditions.
Onboard CNA
Specifies whether the CNA (converged network adapter) on the system
board is available.
Enabled
CNA on the system board is available.
Disabled
CNA on the system board is not available
Onboard CNA OpROM
CNAs (converged network adapter) may be used as boot devices if a
suitable option ROM was started during BIOS POST. This parameter
specifies whether an option ROM should be started for the CNA.
Enabled
Starts the option ROM for booting the CNA.
Disabled
No option ROM is started.
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4.2PCI Status
This submenu displays the current status of the expansion card in the slots.
PCI Slot n
Displays the current status of the expansion card in this slot.
Enabled
No errors were reported for this slot. The expansion card in this
slot can be used without restriction.
Failed
An error was detected for this slot. The expansion card in this slot
may have a problem.
Empty
There is no expansion card in this slot.
I PCI SLOT 1/2 are for Mezzanine Card1.
PCI SLOT 3/4 are for Mezzanine Card2.
PCI SLOT 5 is for an I/O Blade (PCI card in the Storage Blade).
PCI SLOT6 is for a SAS RAID HDD module.
PCI SLOT7 is for PCIe SSD (HDD 0).
PCI SLOT8 is for PCIe SSD (HDD 1).
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4.3PCI Subsystem Settings
The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only
available under special preconditions.
4.3.1PCI Express Settings
ASPM Support
Active State Power Management (ASPM) is used to power-manage the
PCI Express links, thus consuming less power. Even if ASPM is
generally enabled by this selection, it will only be enabled for a specific
link if the appropriate PCI Express expansion card or onboard controller
supports it also.
Disabled
ASPM is disabled. Power consumption for PCI Express links is
not reduced. Best compatibility.
L1 only
Low power mode of the PCI Express links is set to L1. Tradeoff
between compatibility and energy saving.
I The latency for PCI Express devices may increase if ASPM is not
disabled. Several expansion cards do not support this feature
correctly, which may lead to an undefined system behavior.
PCIe Hot Plug
Specifies if the Hot Plug support of the PCIe slot is activated.
Disabled
Hot Plug support of the PCIe slot is disabled.
Enabled
Hot Plug support of the PCIe slot is enabled.
Above 4G Decoding
Specifies if memory resources above the 4 GB address boundary can be
assigned to PCI devices. The selection depends on the operating system
and the populated adapter cards.
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Disabled
Only memory resources below the 4 GB address boundary will be
assigned to the PCI devices. This selection is mandatory when
using a 32-bit operating system, but is also supported on 64-bit
operating systems.
Enabled
Memory resources above the 4 GB address boundary may be
assigned to PCI devices, which are capable of 64-bit address
decoding. This selection is supported only on 64-bit operating
systems. It may be required if the populated PCI Express devices
(e.g. coprocessors adapter cards) are claiming a huge amount of
memory resources, which no longer fits into the address space
below 4 GB.
I The PCI address decoding of 32-bit operating systems is limited
by the 4 GB address boundary, even if the available PCI devices
would also support 64-bit address decoding.
DMI Control
Selects the speed of the bus connection between CPU and chipset.
Lower speed means less power consumption but also lower system
performance.
GEN1
The bus connection between CPU and chipset is configured to run
at 2.5GT/s.
GEN2
Memory Hole Size
Selects the memory hole size below the 4 GB address boundary. This
memory hole also includes allocated memory resources, requested by
PCI devices. The DRAM address space that was replaced by the
memory hole is remapped to above the 4 GB address boundary and still
useable.
2GB
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The bus connection between CPU and chipset is configured to run
at 5.0GT/s.
The memory hole has a size of 2 GB. The remaining 2 GB address
space below the 4G address boundary is available for DRAM.
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3GB
The memory hole has a size of 3 GB. The remaining 1 GB address
space, below the 4G address boundary is available for DRAM.
Typically this selection is only used with 32-bit operating systems
and PCI adapter cards, which consume a huge amount of PCI
address space.
I The PCI address decoding of 32-bit operating systems is limited
by the 4GB address boundary, even if the available PCI devices
would also support 64-bit address decoding.
SR-IOV Support
If the system has SR-IOV capable PCIe devices, this option enables or
disables Single Root IO Virtualization Support.
Disabled
Single Root IO Virtualization Support is inactive.
Enabled
Single Root IO Virtualization Support is active.
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4.4CPU Status
CPU x
Specifies whether the processor can or cannot be used. Only disable a
processor if it has reported an internal malfunction. The malfunction is
recorded in the error log, which you can view using the ServerView
Operations Manager or via the iRMC S4's Web interface.
Failed
The operating system cannot use the processor. It was disabled
automatically by the system after an internal malfunction.
Disabled
The operating system cannot use the processor. It was manually
disabled.
Enabled
The operating system can use the processor.
Empty
There is no processor populated.
I If you change CPU x status manually, one of the following
operations is required:
– Press [F4] function key and select Yes .
– Select Save Changes and Exit in the Save & Exit menu and
select Yes .
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– Select Save Changes and Reset in the Save & Exit menu
and select Yes .
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4.5CPU Configuration
The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only
available under special preconditions.
Hyper-Threading
Hyper-threading technology allows a single physical processor core to
appear as several logical processors. With this technology the operating
system can better utilize the internal processor resources, which in turn
leads to increased performance. The advantages of this technology can
only be used by an operating system which supports ACPI. This setting
has no effect on operating systems which do not support ACPI.
Disabled
An ACPI operating system can only use the first logical processor
of a processor core. This setting should only be used if hyperthreading technology has not been correctly implemented in the
ACPI operating system.
Enabled
An ACPI operating system can use all logical processors within a
physical processor.
Active Processor Cores
For processors that contain multiple processor cores, the number of
active processor cores can be limited. Inactive processor cores will not
be used and hidden from the operating system.
0
All available processor cores are active and can be used.
1...n
Only the selected number of processor cores are active. The
remaining processor cores are deactivated.
I This selection may solve problems with specific software
packages or system licenses.
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Hardware Prefetcher
If activated memory content, that is likely required, is preloaded
automatically to the cache when the memory bus is inactive. Fetching
content form cache instead of memory reduces the latency especially for
applications with linear data access.
I With this parameter you can change the performance settings for
non-standard applications. It is recommended that you should
adhere to the default settings for standard applications.
Disabled
Deactivates the hardware prefetcher of the CPU.
Enabled
Activates the hardware prefetcher of the CPU.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Available if the processor offers a mechanism for loading an additional
adjacent 64 Byte cache line during every cache request of the processor.
This will increase cache hit ratio for applications with high spatial locality.
I With this parameter you can change the performance settings for
non-standard applications. It is recommended that you should
adhere to the default settings for standard applications.
Disabled
The processor loads the requested cache line.
Enabled
The processor loads the requested cache line and the adjacent
cache line.
DCU Streamer Prefetcher
If activated data content, that is likely required, is preloaded
automatically to the L1 data cache when the memory bus is inactive.
Fetching content from cache instead of memory reduces the latency
especially for applications with linear data access.
I With this parameter you can change the performance settings for
Disabled
Enabled
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non-standard applications. It is recommended that you should
adhere to the default settings for standard applications.
Deactivates the DCU Streamer Prefetcher of the CPU.
Activates the DCU Streamer Prefetcher of the CPU.
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DCU IP Prefetcher
Performance gains are expected when code is organized sequentially
and in contiguous memory.
I With this parameter you can change the performance settings for
non-standard applications. It is recommended that you should
adhere to the default settings for standard applications.
Disabled
Deactivates the DCU IP Prefetch of the CPU.
Enabled
Activates the DCU IP Prefetch of the CPU.
Intel Virtualization Technology
Supports the virtualization of platform hardware and several software
environments, based on VMX (Virtual Machine Extensions) to support
the use of several software environments using virtual computers.
Virtualization technology extends the processor support for virtualization
purposes with the 16 Bit and 32 Bit protected modes and with the EM64T
®
Extended Memory 64 Technology) mode.
(Intel
Disabled
A VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) cannot use the additional
hardware features.
Enabled
A VMM can use the additional hardware features.
VT-d
VT-d (Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O) provides hardware
support for sharing I/O devices between multiple virtual machines.
VMMs (Virtual Machine Monitors) can use VT-d for managing multiple
virtual machines accessing the same physical I/O device.
Disabled
VT-d is disabled and not available for VMMs.
Enabled
VT-d for VMMs is enabled.
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Intel TXT Support
Activates Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) Support. Intel
available if the populated CPU supports Secure Mode Extensions (SMX)
and Virtualization Technology (VT) as well as VT-d are enabled within the
CPU submenu.
I The Intel
BIOS update is initiated.
Disabled
TXT is deactivated.
Enabled
TXT is activated.
Power Technology
Configures CPU power management features.
Disabled
CPU power management features are disabled.
Energy Efficient
CPU power management features are optimized for energy
efficiency.
Custom
Additional Setup items to configure CPU power management will
be usable.
Enhanced SpeedStep
Defines the processor voltage and frequency. EIST (Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep
®
TXT Support has to be disabled before the system
®
Technology) is an energy saving function.
®
TXT is
I The processor voltage is adapted to the respective system
Disabled
Enabled
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requirements. A reduction in the clock frequency causes less
power to be required by the system.
Enhanced SpeedStep functionality is disabled.
Enhanced SpeedStep functionality is enabled.
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Turbo Mode
Allows the processor to run faster than the marked frequency if the OS
requests the highest performance state (P0). This feature is also known
as Intel
Disabled
Enabled
Override OS Energy Performance
Prevents the OS from overruling any energy efficiency policy setting of
the setup.
Disabled
Enabled
Energy Performance
Energy efficiency policy for the processor on non-legacy Operating
Systems. This is an input for the processor for tuning power consumption
and performance.
Performance
®
Turbo Boost Technology.
Turbo Mode is disabled.
Turbo Mode is enabled.
Override OS Energy Performance is disabled.
Override OS Energy Performance is enabled.
Optimization is strongly toward performance, even at the expense
of energy efficiency.
Balanced Performance
Weight optimization toward performance, while conserving
energy.
Balanced Energy
Weight optimization toward energy conservation, with good
performance.
Energy Efficient
Optimization is strongly toward energy efficiency, even at the
expense of performance.
I According to its power policy the operating system may also
decide not to use the mode which is selected in setup. It may also
overrule the setup and select one of the other modes instead.
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CPU C1E Support
If supported by the operating system the processor will be stopped when
possible to save power.
Disabled
C1E Power State functionality is not available.
Enabled
C1E Power State functionality is available.
Utilization Profile
The Energy - Performance ratio can be optimized for different system
utilizations.
Even
Energy - Performance optimized for balanced system utilization.
Unbalanced
Performance optimized for highly unbalanced system utilization.
CPU C3 Report
Passes processor C3 state as ACPI C-2 state to OS Power Management
(OSPM).
Disabled
CPU C3 is not exposed as ACPI C-2 state to OSPM.
Enabled
CPU C3 is exposed as ACPI C-2 state to OSPM.
CPU C6 Report
Passes processor C6 state as ACPI C-3 state to OSPM to enable
Processor Deep Power Down Technology.
Disabled
Enabled
Package C State limit
Allows to configure processor C state limit.
C0
C2
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CPU C6 is not exposed as ACPI C-3 state to OSPM.
CPU C6 is exposed as ACPI C-3 state to OSPM.
C0 is the C state limit.
C2 is the C state limit.
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C6
C6 is the C state limit.
C6 (Retention)
C6 Retention is the C state limit.
QPI Link Frequency Select
The QPI frequency can be set to the commonly supported frequencies of
the CPUs.
6.4 GT/s, 8.0 GT/s 9.6 GT/s
(CPU dependent)
Possible speed settings vary with CPU(s) and chipset so different
values are displayed depending on your system. Choose one of
the values to explicitly set the speed the QPI links will be run at.
Auto
The BIOS will find out the maximum speed depending on the
CPU(s) and chipset present in your system.
Uncore Frequency Override
Configures the processor uncore frequency to improve the
I/O performance.
Disabled
The processor autonomously controls the frequency in a
predefined range to save power.
Maximum
The frequency is always set to its predefined maximum. This may
result in an increased power consumption.
Nominal
The processor autonomously controls the frequency in a
predefined range to save power, but not above its nominal
frequency.
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COD Enable
If not supported by the equipped CPU this item will not show up. CPUs
with 2 home agents are required. If COD (Cluster-on-Die) is enabled by
the end user BIOS will configure an additional NUMA node per socket,
which will optimize the performance on highly NUMA oriented workloads.
For COD enabled systems isochronous application have to be disabled
and early snooping is not supported.
Auto
If selected COD will be enabled if system configuration does allow
this.
Enabled
COD will be enabled.
Disabled
COD will be disabled.
Early Snoop
Early snooping is available in 2 socket configurations only if both QPI
links between the CPUs are engaged. Snoops will be launched from
different agents for local and remote requests which allows for reduced
latencies. As this mode is not supported when COD is enabled, it will
optimize performance for even not fully NUMA oriented workloads.
Auto
If selected early snoop mode will be enabled if system
configuration does allow this and COD is disabled.
Enabled
Disabled
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Early snooping will be enabled.
Early snooping will be disabled.
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4.6Memory Status
In this submenu the memory modules can be marked as faulty. Faulty memory
modules are no longer used when the system is rebooted if at least one
errorfree bank is available. The memory capacity is reduced accordingly.
DIMM-xx
Displays the current status of the memory modules.
Enabled
The system uses the memory module.
Disabled
The system does not use the memory module. It was manually
disabled.
Failed
The system does not use the memory module. It was disabled
automatically by the system after a memory error. If you have
replaced a defective memory module, you must set the entry to
Enabled again.
Empty
There is no memory module populated.
4.7Memory configuration
The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only
available under special preconditions.
Memory Mode
Memory capacity can be reserved for possible error treatment. For
detailed instructions refer to the "FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY
BX2560 M2Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual".
Normal
No additional memory capacity is reserved for error treatment.
Mirroring
The BIOS divides the system memory in half and retains two
copies of all data in the memory. It prevents a system crash when
uncorrectable errors occur. In seldom cases in which
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uncorrectable errors occur, data cannot be collected from the first
copy, the data is immediately called from the second copy. At the
same time, the memory error is reported to the administrator.
Sparing
The BIOS uses a memory rank as a reserve for the case that too
many correctable errors occur in another memory rank. Before
some uncorrectable error occurs, the content of this memory rank
is routed back into the sparing rank. The potentially defective
memory rank is not used anymore. This procedure is executed
while working. At the same time, the memory error is reported to
the administrator.
NUMA
NUMA (Non-Uniform Memory Access) is a memory architecture for
multiprocessor systems. Each processor has its own local memory, but
it may also access the local memory of the other processors (shared
memory). The access to the local memory is faster than to the shared
memory.
Disabled
The full system memory is divided into many small areas of
interleaved local and shared memory. Should be selected if the
operating system does not support NUMA.
Enabled
The full system memory is divided into areas of non-interleaved
local and shared memory. Best performance with a NUMA aware
ACPI operating system.
DDR Performance
The memory modules may operate at different speeds (frequencies).
The performance will increase at higher speeds, whereas energy saving
will be increased at lower speeds. The possible memory speeds are
depending on the populated memory module configuration.
Energy optimized
Performance optimized
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Lowest possible speed to save energy.
Highest possible speed for best performance.
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Patrol Scrub
Specifies whether the full memory will periodically be screened in the
background. Correctable memory errors will be detected and corrected
before an accumulation of such errors may lead to an uncorrectable
memory error.
Disabled
No background memory screening will be performed, resulting in
increased performance.
Enabled
Background memory screening will be performed, resulting in
increased reliability.
I The cause of correctable memory errors may be inappropriate
environmental conditions, e.g. high temperature.
4.8SATA Configuration
The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only
available under special preconditions.
SATA Controller Configuration
SATA Controller
Enables or disables the onboard SATA controller.
SATA Mode
Defines in which mode the SATA ports operate.
AHCI Mode
SATA interface is in AHCI Mode.
RAID Mode
SATA interface is in RAID Mode.
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sSATA Controller Configuration
sSATA Controller
Enables or disables the onboard sSATA controller.
sSATA Mode
Defines in which mode the ports of the second SATA controller operate.
AHCI Mode
SATA interface is in AHCI Mode.
RAID Mode
SATA interface is in RAID Mode.
SATA Port n
For the SATA ports is displayed whether the SATA port is free (Not
present) or which drive is connected to the SATA port.
Port n
Specifies whether the SATA port is available or not.
Disabled
The SATA port is not available.
Enabled
The SATA port is available.
Staggered Spin-up
Reduce power loads through delayed startup on systems with several
SATA devices. The SATA devices start up one after another upon request
of the HOST controller.
Disabled
Enabled
Hot Plug
Specifies if the Hot Plug support of the port is activated.
Disabled
Enabled
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Staggered Spin-up is enabled.
Hot Plug support of the port is disabled.
Hot Plug support of the port is enabled.
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4.9CSM Configuration
Opens the submenu of Compatibility Support Module (CSM) for configuration.
I This submenu is only available when the "Secure Boot Control" menu
under Setup/Secure Boot Configuration is deactivated.
Launch CSM
Specifies whether the Compatibility Support Module (CSM) is executed.
A legacy operating system can only be started if the CSM was loaded.
Enabled
The CSM is executed so that a Legacy or UEFI operating system
can be started.
Disabled
The CSM is not executed so that a only a UEFI operating system
can be started.
Boot option filter
Specifies from which drives can be booted.
UEFI and Legacy
It is possible to boot with UEFI OS as well as with Legacy OS
drives.
Legacy only
It is only possible to boot from drives with Legacy OS.
UEFI only
It is only possible to boot from drives with UEFI OS.
Launch PXE OpROM Policy
Specifies which PXE Option ROM will be started. For PXE boot there is
available the normal (Legacy) PXE boot as well as a UEFI PXE boot.
Do not launch
No Option ROMs are started.
UEFI only
Only UEFI Option ROMs are started.
Legacy only
Only Legacy Option ROMs are started.
Launch Storage OpROM policy
Specifies which Storage Option ROM will be started.
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Do not launch
No Storage Option ROMs are started.
UEFI only
Only UEFI Storage Option ROMs are started.
Legacy only
Only Legacy Storage Option ROMs are started.
Other PCI device ROM priority
Specifies which option ROM is booted for devices other than the network,
mass storage or video.
UEFI only
Only UEFI Option ROMs are booted.
Legacy only
Only Legacy Option ROMs are booted.
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4.10Trusted Computing
Opens the submenu used to activate TPM and adjust TPM settings.
If this setup menu is available, the system board includes a security and
encryption chip (TPM – Trusted Platform Module) that complies with TCG
Specification 1.2 or 2.0. This chip allows security-relevant data (passwords etc.)
to be stored securely. The use of TPM is standardised and is specified by the
Trusted Computing Group (TCG).
TPM Support
Specifies whether the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) hardware is
available.
If the TPM is disabled, the system behaves like any other system without
TPM hardware.
Disabled
Trusted Platform Module is not available.
Enabled
Trusted Platform Module is available.
TPM State
Specifies if TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is useable by OS.
Disabled
Trusted Platform Module is not useable.
Enabled
Trusted Platform Module is useable.
Pending TPM operation
Schedules a TPM operation to be executed during next boot.
I These menu entries are only visible if a TPM1.2 is installed.
None
No TPM operation will be executed.
Enable Take Ownership
Allows the OS to take ownership of the TPM.
Disable Take Ownership
Disallows the OS to take ownership of the TPM.
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TPM Clear
TPM will be reset to factory default. All keys within the TPM will be
cleared.
I These menu entries are only visible if a TPM2.0 is installed.
None
No TPM operation will be executed.
TPM Clear
TPM will be reset to factory default. All keys within the TPM will be
cleared.
HashPolicy
I This menu item is only visible if a TPM2.0 is installed.
Under HashPolicy you can choose a secure hash algorithm (SHA) to
secure the TPM data. SHA-1 is the standard algorithm, SHA-2 is a new
version of this algorithm.
SHA-1
SHA-1 is used.
SHA-2
SHA-2 is used.
I SHA-2 is most secure but might not be supported by all operating
Current Status Information
Indicates the current state of the TPM (Trusted Platform Module).
4.11USB Configuration
USB Devices
Displays number of available USB devices, USB keyboards, USB Mouse
and USB Hubs.
xHCI Mode
Specifies in which mode USB devices can be operated at the blue
marked USB 3.0 connectors.
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I If you use an operating system which does not support USB 3.0
(e.g Windows XP) it is recommended to choose the Disabled state
for xHCI Mode.
Smart Auto
Depending on whether operating system used supports USB 3.0
(xHCI Mode) or USB 2.0 (EHCI Mode) the following system boots
uses automatically the preset mode as long as the system has not
been without current
Auto
USB 3.0 devices work during the BIOS POST in USB 2.0 mode.
Operating systems with USB 3.0 support will switch to USB 3.0
mode during the operating system boot.
Enabled
During the BIOS POST all USB 3.0 devices will be operated in
USB 3.0 mode. For operating systems without USB 3.0 support
these devices will not be available to the operating system.
Disabled
USB 3.0 devices are functioning during BIOS POST as well as for
the operating system in USB 2.0 mode.
Legacy USB Support
Specifies whether Legacy USB Support is available. This function has to
be enabled or set to Auto if it may be necessary to boot the operating
system from a USB device.
Disabled
Legacy USB Support is not available. A USB keyboard or USB
mouse can only be used if supported by the operating system.
The operating system cannot be booted from a USB device
Enabled
Legacy USB Support is available. The USB keyboard or USB
mouse can also be used with operating systems that do not
support USB. The operating system can be booted from a USB
device.
Auto
Legacy USB Support will be disabled if no USB devices are
connected.
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I The Legacy USB Support function should be disabled if the
operating system supports USB and you do not want to boot the
operating system from USB devices.
Onboard USB Controllers
Allows the USB controllers on the system board to be enabled or
disabled. If the onboard USB controllers are disabled, all USB devices
connected are not available. Besides locally connected keyboard,
mouse and mass storage, also keyboard, mouse and mass storage via
iRMC and internally connected USB devices do not work.
Enabled
Onboard USB controllers are enabled and work as configured.
Disabled
Onboard USB controllers are disabled.
Mass Storage Device(s)
Allows the user to force a specific device emulation. If Auto is selected
the devices are emulated according to their media format. Optical drives
are emulated as CD-ROM, drives without media will be emulated
according to the drive type.
Auto
Emulation is selected according to the USB device.
Floppy
Forces USB Floppy emulation.
Forced FDD
Hard Disk
CD-ROM
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Forces USB Forced FDD emulation.
Forces USB Hard Disk emulation.
Forces USB CD-ROM emulation.
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4.11.1 USB Port Security
Opens the submenu to configure USB Port Security. Some of them are only
available under special preconditions.
USB Port Control
Configures the usage of the USB ports. Any disabled USB ports are
neither available during POST nor are they available under the operating
system.
Enable all ports
All USB ports are enabled.
Enable front and internal ports
All front and internal USB ports are enabled.
Enable shared and internal ports
All shared and internal USB ports are enabled.
Enable internal ports only
Only the internal USB ports are enabled.
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4.12Intel Mezzanine card option ROM
configuration
Slot n LAN1
Specifies the option ROM configuration for this port.
Disabled
No option ROM will be loaded for this port.
PXE
The PXE option ROM will be loaded for this port.
Slot n LAN2
Specifies the option ROM configuration for this port.
Disabled
No option ROM will be loaded for this port.
PXE
The PXE option ROM will be loaded for this port.
4.13Super IO Configuration
Displays System Super IO Chip Parameters.
Super IO Chip
Displays information about Super IO Chip.
4.13.1 Serial Port 1 Configuration
Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COM1).
Serial Port
Specifies whether the serial port is available.
Disabled
Enabled
Device Settings
Displays the base I/O address and the interrupt used to access the
corresponding serial port, e.g. IO=3F8h; IRQ=4.
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The serial port is not available.
The serial port is available.
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Change Settings
Selects the base I/O address and the interrupt used to access the
corresponding serial port.
The serial port uses the selected address and interrupt from the
list above. In case of a resource conflict the setting might be
changed to 'Auto'.
4.14Network Stack Configuration
Network Stack
Configures whether the UEFI Network Stack is available for network
access under UEFI. E.g.: is the UEFI Network Stack not available there
is no UEFI installation possible via PXE.
Disabled
The UEFI Network Stack is not available.
Enabled
The UEFI Network Stack is available.
Ipv4 PXE Support
Specifies whether the PXE UEFI Boot via Ipv4 for installation of operating
systems is available in UEFI mode.
Disabled
PXE UEFI Boot via Ipv4 is not available.
Enabled
PXE UEFI Boot via Ipv4 is available.
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Ipv6 PXE Support
Specifies whether the PXE UEFI Boot via Ipv6 for installation of operating
systems is available in UEFI mode.
Disabled
PXE UEFI Boot via Ipv6 is not available.
Enabled
PXE UEFI Boot via Ipv6 is available.
4.15Option ROM Configuration
Calls the submenu Option ROM Configuration.
Launch Slot n OpROM
Controls if legacy Option ROMs of expansion cards mounted in this slot
shall be started.
Disabled
Does not start Option ROMs of expansion cards in this slot.
Enabled
Starts Option ROMs of expansion cards in this slot.
4.16iSCSI Configuration
If a UEFI driver for a LAN/CNA controller (onboard CNA or PCIe card) is loaded
the parameter for booting via iSCSI can be configured here. The menu is
intended for UEFI drivers only. The menu does not apply to legacy OpROMs.
If no UEFI driver for a LAN/CNA controller is loaded or there is no LAN/CNA
controller present in the system, this menu is not used.
4.17UEFI Device Driver Setup
An UEFI Device Driver might support an interface to UEFI FW Setup and
provides a list of information and control items. Available UEFI Device Drivers
are for example Intel
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Ethernet Connection I217-LM and Intel® I210 Gigabit.
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5Security menu
The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only
available under special preconditions.
Figure 4: Example for the "Security" menu
Only administrator password is assigned
If ONLY administrator password is assigned solely the BIOS setup utility is
protected. Booting the system is unrestricted. In case of entering BIOS setup
utility with administrator password you will obtain administrator level and have
full access to BIOS setup utility. Entering BIOS setup utility without password
results in limited BIOS setup utility access as you only obtain user level.
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Only user password is assigned
If ONLY user password is assigned the BIOS setup utility as well as booting the
system are protected by user password. In case of entering BIOS setup utility
with user password the user obtains administrator level and has full access to
BIOS setup utility. Entering the BIOS setup utility without password is
prohibited.
I Deleting Administrator Password clears the User Password as well.
The system shuts down after three times password attempts. If this happens,
turn off the server, turn it back on, and then enter the correct password.
Administrator Password
When you press the [Enter] key, a window opens where you can define
the administrator password. Enter a character string to define a
password. If you confirm an empty password field, the password will be
deleted.
I To call up the complete BIOS setup utility, you need the
administrator access level. If the administrator password is
assigned the user password allows only a very limited access to
the BIOS setup utility.
User Password
When you press the [Enter] key, a window opens where you can define
the user password. Enter a character string to define a password. The
user password prevents unauthorized access to your system.
Skip Password on WOL
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Establishes whether the user password is bypassed or must be entered
when booting with Wake On LAN.
Disabled
The user password must be entered via the keyboard when
booting the operating system.
Enabled
The user password is deactivated when booting with Wake On
LAN.
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Flash Write
Assigns write protection to the system BIOS.
Disabled
The system BIOS cannot be written. Flash-BIOS update is not
possible.
Enabled
The system BIOS can be written if the appropriate switch option
(see manual for the system board) is set accordingly. Flash BIOS
update is possible.
User Password on Boot
Specifies whether a User Password prompt appears when booting.
On every Boot
The password prompt appears on all boot.
Disabled
The password is always taken from non-volatile storage and there
is no password prompt displayed.
Secure Boot Configuration
Calls a submenu used to define a firmware authentication process (see
"Secure Boot Configuration" on page 48).
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5.1Secure Boot Configuration
Opens the submenu for configuring Secure Boot.
Secure Boot Configuration defines a firmware execution authentication process.
As an industry standard, Secure Boot defines how platform firmware manages
certificates, authenticates firmware, and how the operating system interfaces
with this process.
Secure Boot Configuration is based on the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) process
to authenticate modules before they are allowed to execute.
Platform Mode
Shows whether the system is in user mode or setup mode.
User
In user mode, the Platform Key (PK) is installed. Secure Boot can be
enabled or disabled via the Secure Boot Control menu option.
Setup
In setup mode, the Platform Key (PK) is not installed. Secure Boot is
disabled and cannot be enabled via the Secure Boot Control menu
option.
Secure Boot
Indicates whether the Secure Boot function is active.
Not active
Secure Boot is not active.
Secure Boot Control
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Active
Secure Boot is active.
Specifies whether booting of unsigned boot loaders / UEFI OpROMs is
permitted.
I The associated signatures are saved in the BIOS or can be
reloaded in the Key Management submenu.
Disabled
All boot loaders / OpROMs (Legacy / UEFI) can be executed.
Enabled
Only booting of signed boot loaders / UEFI OpROMs is permitted.
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Secure Boot Mode
Specifies whether the Key Management submenu is available.
Standard
The Key Management submenu is not available.
Custom
The Key Management submenu is available.
5.1.1Key Management
Submenu for deleting, changing and adding the key and signature databases
required for Secure Boot.
I Without the installed Platform Key (PK), the system is in setup mode
(Secure Boot is disabled). As soon as the PK is installed, the system
switches to user mode (Secure Boot can be enabled).
Factory Default Key Provision
If the system is in setup mode (no Platform Key is installed), it is possible
to install the default Secure Boot keys and signature databases.
Disabled
The available Secure Boot keys and signature databases remain
unchanged.
Enabled
If the PK, KEK, DB, DBT, DBX signature databases are not
available, the default Secure Boot keys and signature databases
will be installed after rebooting the system.
Enroll All Factory Default Keys
I This menu item is only visible when Factory Default Key Provision
is set to Enabled.
Puts the system in setup mode (Secure Boot is disabled). All keys and
signature databases (PK, KEK, DB, DBT, DBX) in the system are
deleted.
Save All Secure Boot Keys
Saves all keys and signature databases to the selected drive.
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Platform Key
Platform Key (PK)
Shows the current status of the Platform Key (PK).
Installed
The PK is installed. System is in user mode.
Not Installed
The PK is not installed. The system is in setup mode.
Set new PK
Sets the Platform Key (PK). After selecting the drive, the corresponding
file must be selected in the browser.
Delete PK
Deletes the Platform Key (PK), which puts the system in setup mode and
disables Secure Boot.
Key Exchange
Key Exchange Key Database (KEK)
Shows the current status of the Key Exchange Key Database (KEK).
Installed
The KEK Database is installed.
Not Installed
The KEK Database is not installed.
Set new KEK
Delete KEK
Append KEK
Authorized Signatures
Authorized Signature Database (DB)
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Sets the Key Exchange Key Database (KEK) After selecting the drive, the
corresponding file must be selected in the browser.
Deletes the Key Exchange Key Database (KEK).
Adds an entry to the Key Exchange Key Database (KEK). After selecting the
drive, the corresponding file must be selected in the browser.
Shows the current status of the Authorized Signature Database (DB).
Installed
The DB is installed.
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Not Installed
The DB is not installed.
Set new DB
Sets the Authorized Signature Database (DB). After selecting the drive, the
corresponding file must be selected in the browser.
Delete DB
Deletes the Authorized Signature Database (DB).
Append DB
Adds an entry to the Authorized Signature Database (DB). After selecting
the drive, the corresponding file must be selected in the browser.
Forbidden Signatures
Forbidden Signature Database (DBX)
Shows the current status of the Forbidden Signature Database (DBX).
Installed
The DBX is installed.
Not Installed
The DBX is not installed.
Set new DBX
Sets the Forbidden Signature Database (DBX). After selecting the drive, the
corresponding file must be selected in the browser.
Delete DBX
Deletes the Forbidden Signature Database (DBX).
Authorized TimeStamps
Authorized TimeStamps
Shows the current status of the Authorized TimeStamps Database.
Installed
The Authorized TimeStamps Database is installed.
Not Installed
The Authorized TimeStamps Database is not installed.
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6Power menu
The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only
available under special preconditions.
V CAUTION!
Only change the default settings if required for a special purpose.
Incorrect settings in this menu can result in malfunctions on your
computer!
Figure 5: Example of the "Power" menu
Power-on Source
Specifies whether the switch on sources for the system are managed by
the BIOS or the ACPI operating system.
BIOS Controlled
The switch on sources are managed by the BIOS.
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ACPI Controlled
The switch on sources are managed by the ACPI operating
system.
Wake-up Resources
Calls a submenu used to make settings for Wake-Up Resources (see
"Wake-Up Resources" on page 54).
6.1Wake-Up Resources
LAN
Determines whether the system can be switched on via a LAN controller
(on the system board or expansion card).
Disabled
The system cannot be switched on via a LAN controller.
Enabled
The system can be switched on via a LAN controller.
Wake On LAN boot
Specifies the system behaviour when switched on by means of network
signals.
Boot Sequence
The system boots up according to the device sequence specified
in the Boot menu when switched on via LAN.
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Force LAN Boot
The system is booted remotely via LAN when switched on via
LAN.
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7Server Mgmt menu
The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only
available under special preconditions.
Figure 6: Example for the "Server Mgmt" menu
Asset Tag
Displays the Asset Tag field of SMBIOS Type 3 (system housing or
chassis). For changing or inserting the Asset Tag select this setup option
and press the [Enter] key. A window opens and you can type a character
string or change the existing character string. Only alpha-numeric entries
are allowed.
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Sync RTC with Mgmt. Blade
Specifies if the RTC is synchronized with the management blade.
Disabled
The RTC will not be synchronized with the management blade.
Enabled
The RTC will be kept in synchronization with the management
blade.
I Please set Sync RTC with Mgmt. Blade to Disabled, if you want to set
BIOS time to UTC.
Onboard Video
The graphics controller on the system board can be deactivated if a
display card is installed in the system.
Disabled
The graphics controller on the system board is disabled.
Enabled
The graphics controller on the system board is enabled.
Boot Retry Counter
Specifies the maximum number of attempts to boot the operating system.
Each failed attempt is followed by a system reboot after the time set in
Boot Watchdog has expired. Other critical system errors also result in a
system reboot and a counter decrement. After the last attempt, the
system is ultimately powered off.
Allowed values are: 0 to 7 number of possible retries
Pressing the [+] key or the {-} key increases or decreases this value.
Power Cycle Delay
Specifies the minimum time that must be expired before the system can
be switched on again after it has been switched off.
Allowed values are: 0 sec. to 15 sec.
Pressing the [+] key or the {-} key increases or decreases this value.
ASR&R Boot Delay
Specifies the system reboot delay after the system shuts down as a
result of an error (e.g. excessively high temperature). The system is
rebooted after the set wait time has expired.
Allowed values are: 1 min. to 30 min.
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Pressing the [+] key or the {-} key increases or decreases this value.
Temperature Monitoring
Specifies whether the system is disabled if the ambient temperature or
the temperature of a processor exceeds the critical value. This protects
against damage to the system or data. If the operating system has an
active server management process, it takes over the temperature
monitoring function and shuts the system down if the temperature values
reach a critical level.
Depending on the Boot Retry Counter, the system is enabled again after
the time set under ASR&R Boot Delay has expired. The system should
have cooled down again during this period.
Disabled
The system does not switch off itself if the temperature exceeds
the critical value.
Enabled
The system switches off itself if the temperature exceeds the
critical value.
Event Log Full Mode
Specifies whether or not the System Event Log can be overwritten.
Overwrite
If the System Event Log is full, additional events overwrite the
oldest entries in the System Event Log. In this case, newer events
are more important than older events.
Maintain
If the System Event Log is full, no further events are entered. The
System Event Log file must be cleared first before additional
events can be entered. In this case, older events are more
important than newer events.
Load iRMC Default Values
Specifies whether the iRMC default values are loaded or not.
No
No action is taken.
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Yes
The iRMC default values are loaded when you choose Save Changes and Exit to exit the BIOS setup utility. Any BIOS setup
utility settings that affect the iRMC are not lost by this setting. They
are sent to the iRMC after the iRMC default values are loaded and
therefore overwrite the corresponding values again.
The setting is automatically set to No after the default values are
loaded.
Power Failure Recovery
Specifies the system restart behavior after a power failure.
Always Off
The system performs a status check and then switches off.
Previous State
The system performs a status check and then returns the mode it
was in before the power failure occurred (On or Off).
Always On
The system performs a status check and then switches on.
For the UPS scheduled operation, set it to Always On. Otherwise,
the server may not be turned on at the set time.
I All wake up sources are reconfigured during the short initialization
process. The system can be woken up via LAN etc.
Serial Multiplexer
Specifies whether the serial interface can be used by the system.
System
iRMC
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The serial interface can be used by the system or the operating
system.
The serial interface can only be used by the iRMC. The operating
system cannot use this serial interface.
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Boot Watchdog
Specifies whether the system is restarted if the server management
process (ServerView Agent) is unable to establish a connection with the
iRMC. After a successful operating system start-up the ServerView
Agent starts the communication with the iRMC within a specified period.
The iRMC assumes a start-up error if a timeout occurs and may restart
the system to recover from this error.
Disabled
The iRMC does not restart the system on Boot Watchdog Timeout
Va lu e . This selection must be used if ServerView is not installed to
avoid inadvertently system restarts by the iRMC.
Enabled
The iRMC restarts the system on Boot Watchdog Timeout Value,
because it assumes an operating system start-up error.
I If Enabled is set, the server may not operate as intended. For
example, the server may automatically turn off or restart without
any commands.
– When starting up the system by using ServerView Suite, be sure
to disable the Boot Watchdog, even when ServerView Agent has
been installed on the system. If the system starts up with this item
enabled, the server may not operate as intended. For example,
the server may automatically turn off or restart without any
commands.
– When setting this function, refer to ServerView Suite manuals.
Timeout Value
Specifies the time after which the system is rebooted if enabled via Boot
Watchdog.
Allowed values are 1...100
1...100
The system is rebooted after the selected time (in minutes) has
expired.
Pressing the [+] key or the {-} key increases or decreases this value.
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Action
Determines the action taken after the boot watchdog expires.
Continue
The system continues to run.
Reset
The system is restarted by a system reset.
Power Cycle
The system is restarted by a power cycle.
iRMC LAN Parameters Configuration
Calls a submenu used to make settings for the Remote Management
Controller (see "iRMC LAN Parameters Configuration" on page 60).
Console Redirection
Calls a submenu used to make settings for the terminal communication
(see "Console Redirection" on page 64).
7.1iRMC LAN Parameters Configuration
The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only
available under special preconditions.
Management LAN
Enables the LAN interface, which can be used by the iRMC.
Disabled
Enabled
iRMC MAC Address
Shows the MAC address of the iRMC. The iRMC MAC address is divided
in blocks, separated by colons.
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The iRMC LAN interface is disabled.
The iRMC LAN interface is enabled.
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Management LAN Port
Specifies which LAN interface can be used by the iRMC. The iRMC and
the onboard LAN can share the LAN interface or the iRMC can use a
separate LAN interface. The Management LAN interface is indicated by
a screw-wrench icon.
Management
The iRMC uses a separate LAN interface.
Shared
The iRMC and the onboard LAN share the LAN interface.
I To share the LAN interface of the modular LAN expansion card an
additional cable connection from the LAN expansion card to the
system board is required.
Management LAN Speed
Specifies the speed for the management LAN port.
Auto
The speed is automatically negotiated by the LAN controller.
100 Mbit/s Full Duplex
Maximum speed at 100 Mbit/s. Simultaneous transmission in both
directions is possible.
100 Mbit/s Half Duplex
Maximum speed at 100 Mbit/s. Transmission is only possible in
one direction at a time.
10 Mbit/s Full Duplex
Fixed speed at 10 Mbit/s. Simultaneous transmission in both
directions is possible.
10 Mbit/s Half Duplex
Fixed speed at 10 Mbit/s. Transmission is only possible in one
direction at a time.
1000 Mbit/s
Maximum speed at 1000 Mbit/s.
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Management VLAN
Enables the support of IEEE 802.1q VLAN (virtual LAN) headers for IPMI
over IP sessions on IEEE 802.3 Ethernet.
Enabled
Enables the support of IEEE 802.1q VLAN (virtual LAN) headers
for IPMI over IP sessions on IEEE 802.3 Ethernet.
Disabled
Disables the support of IEEE 802.1q VLAN (virtual LAN) headers
for IPMI over IP sessions on IEEE 802.3 Ethernet.
VLAN ID
Value the VLAN headers are tagged with.
Allowed values are: 0 ... 4094
VLAN Priority
Value for the VLAN user priority field to be used.
Allowed values are: 0 ... 7
iRMC IPv4 LAN Stack
Configures whether the IPv4 LAN Stack is available for the iRMC.
Disabled
The IPv4 LAN Stack is not available for the iRMC.
Enabled
The IPv4 LAN Stack is available for the iRMC.
IP configuration
Specifies whether DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) support
for the iRMC is used. An IP address can automatically be assigned to
iRMC from a DHCP server in the network via the DHCP network
protocol.
use DHCP
use static configuration
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The DHCP support for the iRMC is used. Local IP Address,
Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address will be requested from the
DHCP server.
The DHCP support for the iRMC is disabled. Local IP Address,
Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address have to be entered
manually.
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IP Address
Specifies IP address of the iRMC.
Numeric values from 0 to 255 are possible.
Subnet Mask
Specifies the subnet mask of the iRMC. Uses the same subnet mask as
in the operating system.
Numeric values from 0 to 255 are possible.
Gateway Address
Specifies the gateway address of the iRMC.
Numeric values from 0 to 255 are possible.
iRMC IPv6 LAN Stack
Configures if the IPv6 LAN Stack of the iRMC is available.
Disabled
The IPv6 LAN Stack of the iRMC is not available.
Enabled
The IPv6 LAN Stack of the iRMC is available.
Link Local address
Displays the IPv6 address. The IP address is split into blocks separated
by colons.
IPv6 Gateway
Displays the address of the IPv6 gateway. The IP address is split into
blocks separated by colons.
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7.2Console Redirection
The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only
available under special preconditions.
Console Redirection
Specifies the interface used for communication with the terminal.
Disabled
The terminal interface is disabled.
Serial 1
The terminal uses the first serial interface.
Baud Rate
Specifies the transfer rate for communication with the terminal.
This setting must be identical on both terminal and server.
The data is transferred to the terminal at the rate set.
Protocol
Shows the assigned console type.
This setting must be identical on both the terminal and the server.
Allowed values are:
VT100, PC ANSI, VT100+, VT-UTF8
The assigned console is used to transfer the data to the terminal.
Flow Control
This setting determines how the transfer via the interface is controlled.
This setting must be identical on both terminal and server.
None
CTS/RTS
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The interface is operated without transfer control.
The transfer control is performed by the hardware. This mode
must also be supported by the cable.
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8Boot menu
The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only
available under special preconditions.
Figure 7: Example for the "Boot" menu
This menu can be used to define the sequence of the drives from which the
system is booted. Up to eight drives (and also, for example, USB interfaces) can
be listed.
For references to the operation please see the help area in this menu.
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Bootup NumLock State
Determines the setting of the NumLock function when the system is
started up. NumLock controls the usage of the numeric keypad.
On
NumLock is enabled and the numeric keypad can be used.
Off
NumLock is disabled and the cursor functions of the numeric keys
can be used.
I The Num indicator on the keyboard reports the current Bootup
NumLock State. The [Num] key on the keyboard allows to toggle
between On and Off.
Quiet Boot
The boot logo is displayed on the screen instead of the POST startup
information.
Disabled
The POST startup information will be displayed on the screen.
Enabled
The boot logo is displayed.
Check Controllers Health Status
If a UEFI driver option ROM of a PCIe devices supports the Controller
Health interface, the UEFI FW can query the UEFI driver option ROM for
the health status of the devices it is managing.
Boot error handling
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Disabled
The controller health status is not checked by the UEFI FW.
Enabled
The UEFI FW checks the controller health status.
Defines whether the system boot process is paused and the system
halted when an error is detected.
Continue
The system boot is not paused. The error is ignored as far as
possible.
Pause and wait for key
If an error is detected during POST the system boot pauses.
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Boot menu
Keep Void Boot Options
Specifies if UEFI and legacy Boot Options for devices, which are no
longer connected to the system will be removed from "Boot Option
Priority" list. If enabled the void Boot Options will be preserved in the
"Boot Option Priorities" list. This is useful to keep the boot order of the
devices, that are temporarily disconnected from the system.
The difference between the two Setup questions “Keep Void Boot
Options” and “Remove Invalid Boot Options” is the following:
The question “Keep Void Boot Options” will change only the policy of the
UEFI and legacy boot options created by the system BIOS.
The question “Remove Invalid Boot Options” will change only the policy
of the UEFI boot options created by parties outside of the BIOS (e.g.
UEFI Windows).
Disabled
Boot Options will be removed from the "Boot Option Priority" list.
Enabled
Boot Options will not be removed from "Boot Option Priority" list.
New Boot Option Policy
Configures the rule of the Boot Option Priority list positioning for new
boot options.
Default
No rule is applied which position is chosen for new boot devices.
Place First
New boot options are positioned at the beginning.
Place Last
New boot options are positioned at the end.
Boot Removable Media
Specifies if support for booting to removable devices such as USB-Stick
is available.
Disabled
Booting to removable devices is deactivated.
Enabled
Booting to removable devices is activated.
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Boot Option Priorities
Displays the current boot order.
Ê Press the cursor keys Ê or Ë to select the device for which you
want to change the boot order.
Ê Press the [+] key to increase the priority and the [-] key to decrease
the priority for the selected device.
Ê Press the [Enter] key and select Disabled to remove the selected
device from the boot order.
Boot Option #n
Sets the system boot order.
Network Device BBS Priorities
Sets the order of the legacy devices in this group.
Hard Drive BBS Priorities
Sets the order of the legacy devices in this group.
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9Save & Exit menu
The following parameters can be set in this menu.
Figure 8: Example for the "Save & Exit" menu
Save Changes and Exit
To save the current menu entries and exit the BIOS setup utility, select
Save Changes and Exit followed by Yes .
The new settings will be effective and the POST continues as long as no
changed option requires a reset.
Discard Changes and Exit
Select Discard Changes and Exit followed by Ye s to discard the changes
you have made since entering BIOS setup utility or since invoking Save Changes.
The BIOS setup utility will be closed and the POST continues.
Save Changes and Reset
To save the current menu entries and exit the BIOS setup utility, select
Save Changes and Reset followed by Yes .
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Save & Exit menu
A reset is initiated and the new settings will be effective.
Discard Changes and Reset
Select Discard Changes and Reset followed by Yes to discard the changes
you have made since entering BIOS setup utility or since invoking Save Changes.
The BIOS setup utility will be closed and a reset is initiated.
Save Options - Save Changes
Select Save Changes followed by Ye s to safe the changes you have made
so far without leaving BIOS setup utility.
Save Options - Discard Changes
Select Discard Changes followed by Ye s to discard the changes you have
made since entering BIOS setup utility or since invoking Save Changes
without leaving BIOS setup utility.
Restore Defaults
To reset all BIOS setup utility menus to use default values, select Restore Defaults followed by Ye s.
If you want to exit BIOS setup utility with these settings, select Save
Changes and Exit followed by Yes .
Save as User Defaults
Select Save as User Defaults followed by Yes to save the changes you have
done so far as user defaults.
Restore User Defaults
To reset all BIOS setup utility menus to use user default values, select
Restore User Defaults followed by Ye s. If you want to exit BIOS setup utility
with these settings, select Save Changes and Exit followed by Yes .
Boot Override
Use the Ê and Ë cursor keys to select the drive from which you want
to start the operating system. Press [Enter] to initiate the boot from the
selected drive.
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10Flash BIOS Update
To perform a Flash BIOS update you must first download the necessary files
from the internet.
V CAUTION!
The BIOS is stored in a flash memory device. If an error occurs during
the Flash BIOS update procedure, the BIOS image in the flash memory
may be destroyed. You can then only restore the BIOS using the Flash Memory Recovery Mode, see "Flash Memory Recovery Mode" on page 73.
If this is also not possible, the flash memory device has to be replaced.
Contact your customer support Service Desk. Refer to "Service Desk"
leaflet for details.
I Please refer to " サポート&サービス " in a Japanese market.
Ê Preventively note down the settings in the BIOS setup utility.
A Flash BIOS update does not normally affect the settings in the BIOS setup
utility.
Ê Call up the following internet page: http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/
Ê Select your system via Select Product or look under Product Search by Serial-
/Identnumber for your system.
Ê Click on Driver & Downloads and then select your operating system.
Ê Download the file Flash BIOS Update - Desk Flash Instant for a Flash BIOS
Update under Windows.
Admin package - Compressed Flash Files
Ê If the operating system which you use is not selectable select any operating
system and download the file Admin package - Compressed Flash Files for a
Flash BIOS Update with a USB stick.
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Flash BIOS Update under Windows
Ê Boot the operating system.
I The execution of Desk Flash Instant is limited to Administrator Privileges.
Ê Open the Windows explorer, select the downloaded Flash BIOS Update - Desk
Flash Instant and start the Flash BIOS Update with a double click. Then
follow the instructions on the screen.
Ê After the Flash BIOS Update the system is restarted automatically. It will be
booted with the new BIOS revision.
Ê Check the settings in the BIOS setup utility. If necessary, reconfigure the
settings again.
Flash BIOS Update with a USB stick
Ê Make sure, that you have a bootable USB stick.
I If your USB stick is not bootable proceed as follows:
Ê Select under Admin package - Compressed Flash Files the menu item
Installation Description - More information.
Ê Follow the instructions.
You need a USB stick on which the BIOS update files will be stored.
The data on the USB stick will be fully erased and overwritten.
Make sure, that all data are saved before.
Ê Unzip the downloaded zip file from Admin package - Compressed Flash
Files and copy all files and directories to the root of your bootable USB
stick.
Ê Boot the system from the inserted bootable USB stick.
Ê Wait until the screen output appears.
Ê Press the function key [F12] and select the bootable USB stick with the
arrow keys Ê and Ë.
Ê Change the directory with cd DOS and start the Flash BIOS Update with the
command DosFlash. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
Ê After the Flash BIOS Update the system is restarted automatically. The
system will be booted with the new BIOS revision.
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Ê Check the settings in the BIOS setup utility. If necessary, reconfigure the
settings again.
10.1Flash Memory Recovery Mode
Ê Prepare a bootable USB stick or USB CDROM as described in section Flash
BIOS Update with a USB stick.
Ê Turn off the system.
Ê Remove the server blade from the system unit and put a jumper on the
"Recovery" (RCV) jumper on the system board.
I Please refer to Upgrade and Maintenance Manual for detailed jumper
settings on the system board.
– Install the server blade in the system unit.
– Connect the USB stick or USB CDROM which contains the BIOS image
(S2LFBIOS.ROM) in the root directory to the system unit.
– Boot the system.
The system will start the Recovery Mode automatically.
I The system will show a black screen if there is no S2LBIOS.ROM image
in USB stick or CDROM.
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The following Recovery screen is shown in BIOS setup:
Figure 9: Recovery screen
Reset NVRAM
If user wants to set BIOS settings to the default, then select Enabled. In
most cases you have to keep this setting. S2LBIOS does not support
BIOS setup value reservation between different versions of BIOS.
Enabled
This option resets the NVRAM to default values.
Disabled
Proceed with flash update
If you choose Proceed with flash update the update will start.
– Observe the update process on the screen, until it is finished. The recovery
update may take several minutes.
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Keeps the BIOS settings if you are trying to recover BIOS with the
same version.
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Figure 10: Recovery finished
– Remove the USB stick.
– Turn off the system.
– Remove the server blade from the system unit and remove the "Recovery"
(RCV) jumper.
– Install the server blade in the system unit.
– Turn on the system.
The system will be booted with the new BIOS revision.
– Check the settings in the BIOS setup utility. If necessary, reconfigure the
settings again.
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Index
A
Above 4G Decoding 19
Access Level 14
Action 60
Active Processor Cores 23
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch 24
Administrator Password 46
Append DB 51
Append KEK 50
ASPM Support 19
ASR&R Boot Delay 56
Asset Tag 55
Authorized Signature Database
Hard Drive BBS Priorities 68
Hardware Prefetcher 24
HashPolicy 38
Hot Plug 19, 34
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Hyper-Threading 23
I
Intel TXT (LT) Support 26
Intel Virtualization Technology 25
IP Address 63
IP configuration 62
Ipv4 PXE Support 43
IPv6 Gateway 63
Ipv6 PXE Support 44
iRMC IPv4 LAN Stack 62
iRMC IPv6 LAN Stack 63
iRMC LAN Parameters
Launch CSM 35
Launch PXE OpROM Policy 35
Launch Slot n OpROM 44
Launch Storage OpROM policy 35
Link Local Address 63
Load iRMC default Values 57
M
Management LAN 60
Management LAN Port 61
Management LAN Speed 61
Management VLAN 62
Mass Storage Device(s) 40
Memory Hole Size 20
Memory Mode 31
N
Network Device BBS Priorities 68
Network Stack 43
New Boot Option policy 67
NUMA 32
O
Onboard CNA 17
Onboard CNA OpROM 17
Onboard USB Controllers 40
Onboard Video 56
Open Source Software License
Information 13
Other PCI device ROM priority 36
Override OS Energy
Performance 27
P
Package C State limit 28
Patrol Scrub 33
PCI Slot n 18
Pending TPM operation 37
Platform Key (PK) 50
Platform Mode 48
Port n 34
Power Cycle Delay 56
Power Failure Recovery 58
Power Technology 26
Power-on Source 53
Proceed with flash update 74
Protocol 64
Q
QPI Link Frequency Select 29
Quiet Boot 66
R
Reset NVRAM 74
Restore Defaults 70
Restore User Defaults 70
S
SATA Controller 33, 34
SATA Mode 33
Save as User Defaults 70
Save Changes and Exit 69
Save Changes and Reset 69
Save Options - Discard Changes 70
Save Options - Save Changes 70
Save Secure Boot Keys 49
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Secure Boot 48
Secure Boot Mode 49
Serial Multiplexer 58
Serial Port 42
Set new DB 51
Set new DBX 51
Set new KEK 50
Set new PK 50
Skip Password on WOL 46
Slot n LAN1 42
Slot n LAN2 42
SR-IOV Support 21
sSATA Mode 34
Staggered Spin-up 34
Subnet Mask 63
Super IO Chip 42
Sync RTC with Mgmt. Blade 56
System Date 13
System Time 13
T
Temperature Monitoring 57
Timeout Value 59
TPM State 37
TPM Support 37
Turbo Mode 27
U
Uncore Frequency Override 29
USB Devices 38
USB Legacy Support 39
USB Port Control 41
User Password 46
Utilization Profile 28
V
VLAN ID 62
VLAN Priority 62
VT-d (Virtualization Technology) 25
W
Wake-Up resource
LAN 54
Wake-Up Resource Wake On LAN boot 54
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X
xHCI Mode 38
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