Intel S845WD1-E Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Using the Setup Program
You can use the BIOS Setup program to change the configuration information and boot sequence
for the server. This chapter tells you how to access the BIOS Setup program and lists Setup
features, options, and default settings.
NOTE
For reference purposes, you should write down the current Setup settings.
When you make changes to the settings, update this record.
BIOS Setup Program Modes
The BIOS Setup program has three modes of operation:
Normal mode for normal operations
Configure mode for clearing passwords (see Chapter 2 for instructions)
Recovery mode for BIOS recovery
The BIOS Setup Program Operating mode is controlled by the setting of the configuration jumper
block. The jumper is set to normal mode at the factory.
NOTE
The Setup menus described in this section apply to the server boards with
BIOS identifier WD845.10A.86B. Server boards with other BIOS identifiers
might have differences in some of the Setup menu screens.
The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the server. The
BIOS Setup program is accessed by pressing the <F2> key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST)
memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins. The menu bar is shown below.
Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit
Table 13. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar
Maintenance Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit
Clears
passwords and
Boot Integrity
Service (BIS)*
credentials, and
configures
extended
configuration
memory settings
Allocates
resources for
hardware
components
Configures
advanced
features
available
through the
chipset
Sets
passwords
and security
features
Configures
power
management
features
Selects boot
options and
power supply
controls
Saves or
discards
changes to
Setup
program
options
* For information about the BIS, refer to the Intel Web site at: http://developer.intel.com/design/security/index1.htm
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