Uefi boot menu, Embedded system management, Idrac settings utility – Dell Powervault NX400 User Manual

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Menu Item

Description

BIOS Boot Menu

Displays the list of available BIOS boot options (marked with asterisks). Select the boot option
you wish to use and press <Enter>.

UEFI Boot Menu

Displays the list of available UEFI boot options (marked with asterisks). Select the boot option
you wish to use and press <Enter>. The UEFI Boot Menu enables you to Add Boot Option,
Delete Boot Option, or Boot From File.

Driver Health Menu

Displays a list of the drivers installed on the system and their health status.

Launch System Setup Enables you to access the System Setup.

System Utilities

Enables you to access the BIOS Update File Explorer, run the Dell Diagnostics program, and
reboot the system.

UEFI Boot Menu

Menu Item

Description

Select UEFI Boot
Option

Displays the list of available UEFI boot options (marked with asterisks), select the boot option
you wish to use and press <Enter>.

Add Boot Option

Adds a new boot option.

Delete Boot Option

Deletes an existing boot option.

Boot From File

Sets a one-time boot option not included in the boot option list.

Embedded System Management

The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the server’s lifecycle. The
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 Lifecycle Controller.

For more information about setting up the Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the
operating system, see the Lifecycle Controller documentation at support.dell.com/manuals.

iDRAC Settings Utility

The iDRAC Settings utility is an interface to setup and configure the iDRAC parameters using UEFI. You can enable or
disable various iDRAC parameters using the iDRAC Settings Utility.

NOTE: Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC Settings Utility requires the iDRAC7 Enterprise License
upgrade.

For more information on using iDRAC, see the

iDRAC7 User's Guide

under Software → Systems Management → Dell

Remote Access Controllers, at support.dell.com/manuals.

Entering The iDRAC Settings Utility

1.

Turn on or restart the managed system.

2.

Press <F2> during Power-on Self-test (POST).

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