Intel SR9000MK4U - Manual (Page 167)

Intel ® Server System SR9000MK4U Product Guide 145
Using System Setup
This section describes the System Setup. This utility provides a way for the user to to
modify the default server settings. Users can execute this utility regardless of whether an
operating system has been installed.
Setup stores most of the setting values in the battery-backed CMOS. The rest of the values
are stored in flash memory. These values have effects when the user boots the server.
Power-On Self Test (POST) uses these values when sets up the hardware. If the values and
the hardware are unmatched, POST generates an error message. In that case, the user must
execute setup and specify the correct settings.
In order to view or modify the following server board functions, execute setup.
• Processor configuration
• Memory configuration
• SATA controller setting (Not supported in 4S-4U model.)
• Onboard VGA setting
• Serial port configuration
• Default CMOS settings
Starting Setup
To start setup during the power-on sequence, take the following steps:
1. Press the power button on the front control panel of the server. See Figure 1-3 for
the location of the power button.
2. When the EFI Boot Manager is started up, select [Boot Maintenance Menu] and
press the <Enter> key.
3. Select [System Setup] in the [Boot Maintenance Menu] and press the <Enter> key.
The main screen of system setup appears. For the details of the setup screens, see
“Primary Screens” on page 146 .
Recording Your Setup Settings
Before modifying any settings, be sure that the current values are recorded. When the
restore of default values are required after CMOS clear, for example, the user must
execute the setup again. By referring to the stored original settings, the restore operation
may become easier.