Dell Emulex Family of Adapters - Manual (Page 1417)

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4. Emulex BIOS Utility
Start the Emulex BIOS Utility
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4. Emulex BIOS Utility
Before using the Emulex BIOS utility, ensure that the boot code is loaded and enabled
on the adapter as described in “Update and Enable Boot Code” on page 1416.
Note: This section reflects the most recent release of the BIOS utility. Some selections
may not be available if you are using an older version of the utility.
Note: Changes made to parameters common to EFI and x86 drivers are changed in
both driver configuration utilities.
Start the Emulex BIOS Utility
To start the Emulex BIOS Utility:
1. Turn on the computer and press and hold down <Alt> or <Ctrl> and <E>
immediately (within five seconds) when the bootup message to enter the BIOS
utility is displayed. An adapter listing is displayed (Figure 4-1).
Note: Links must be connected and established before entering the BIOS utility;
otherwise, you will receive an error message.
Figure 4-1 Adapter Listing Screen
If the bootup message does not appear, you must enable x86 BootBIOS. See “Enable an
Adapter to Boot from SAN” on page 1418 for more information.
2. Select the adapter you want to examine or configure using the arrow keys to move
up and down and pressing <Enter>. The main configuration menu is displayed