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Reference Manual - English

D3196 BIOS Setup Utility for PRIMERGY CX250 S2Reference Manual

Edition September 2013

Copyright and Trademarks

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Before reading this manual

For your safety

This manual contains important information for safely and correctly using this product.

Carefully read the manual before using this product. Pay particular attention to the accompanying manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" and ensure these safety notes are understood before using the product. Keep this manual and the manual "Safety Notes and Regulations" in a safe place for easy reference while using this product.

Radio interference

This product is a "Class A" ITE (Information Technology Equipment). In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures. VCCI-A

Aluminum electrolytic capacitors

The aluminum electrolytic capacitors used in the product's printed circuit board assemblies and in the mouse and keyboard are limited-life components. Use of these components beyond their operating life may result in electrolyte leakage or depletion, potentially causing emission of foul odor or smoke.

As a guideline, in a normal office environment (25°C) operating life is not expected to be reached within the maintenance support period (5 years). However, operating life may be reached more quickly if, for example, the product is used in a hot environment. The customer shall bear the cost of replacing replaceable components which have exceeded their operating life. Note that these are only guidelines, and do not constitute a guarantee of trouble-free operation during the maintenance support period.

High safety use

This product has been designed and manufactured to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas as a server.

When used as visual display workplace, it must not be placed in the direct field of view to avoid incommoding reflections (applies only to TX server systems).

The device has not been designed or manufactured for uses which demand an extremely high level of safety and carry a direct and serious risk of life or body if such safety cannot be assured.

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These uses include control of nuclear reactions in nuclear power plants, automatic airplane flight control, air traffic control, traffic control in mass transport systems, medical devices for life support, and missile guidance control in weapons systems (hereafter, "high safety use"). Customers should not use this product for high safety use unless measures are in place for ensuring the level of safety demanded of such use. Please consult the sales staff of Fujitsu if intending to use this product for high safety use.

Measures against momentary voltage drop

This product may be affected by a momentary voltage drop in the power supply caused by lightning. To prevent a momentary voltage drop, use of an AC uninterruptible power supply is recommended.

(This notice follows the guidelines of Voltage Dip Immunity of Personal Computer issued by JEITA, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association.)

Technology controlled by the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law of Japan

Documents produced by Fujitsu may contain technology controlled by the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law of Japan. Documents which contain such technology should not be exported from Japan or transferred to non-residents of Japan without first obtaining authorization in accordance with the above law.

Harmonic Current Standards

This product conforms to harmonic current standard JIS C 61000-3-2.

Only for the Japanese market:About SATA hard disk drives

The SATA version of this server supports hard disk drives with SATA / BC-SATA storage interfaces. Please note that the usage and operation conditions differ depending on the type of hard disk drive used.

Please refer to the following internet address for further information on the usage and operation conditions of each available type of hard disk drive:

http://jp.fujitsu.com/platform/server/primergy/harddisk/

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Content

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Navigating the BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.1 Open the BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.2 Open the Boot menu immediately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.3 Screen design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.4 Exiting the BIOS setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3 Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4 Advanced menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4.1 Legacy OpROM Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4.2 PCI Subsystem Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174.2.1 PCI Express Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4.3 WHEA Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.4 CPU Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194.4.1 CPU Power Management Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.5 SATA Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4.6 Info Report Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4.7 USB Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

4.8 Super IO Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284.8.1 Serial Port A Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294.9.1 Console Redirection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304.9.2 Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency

Management Services (EMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324.9.2.1 Console Redirection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324.9.2.2 Console Redirection Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Content

5 Chipset menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.1 North Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365.1.1 IOH Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385.1.2 DIMM Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395.1.3 QPI Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5.2 South Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415.2.1 USB Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

5.3 ME Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

6 Server Mgmt menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

6.1 Restore AC Power Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

6.2 System Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

6.3 BMC Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

7 Boot menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

8 Security menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

8.1 Secure Boot menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

9 Save & Exit menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

10 Flash BIOS Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

10.1 Flash Memory Recovery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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1 IntroductionBIOS 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

● Chipset – Access point to configure several options

● Server Mgmt – Server management

● Boot – Configuration of the start-up sequence

● Security – Security functions

● 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:

Italics Commands, menu items, path names, and file names

fixed font System outputsemi-bold fixed font Text you have to enter via the keyboard"Quotation marks" Names of chapters and terms that are being

emphasizedÊ Activities that must be performed in the shown

order[Abc] Key on the keyboardI Additional 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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2 Navigating the BIOS setup utility

2.1 Open 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.

2.2 Open 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 [F11] 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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2.3 Screen design

Figure 1: Example for a BIOS setup utility screen

The BIOS setup utility screen is divided into the following areas:

1 Menu barThe menu bar is used to select the different BIOS setup utility menus.

2 Help areaBrief information is displayed in the help area.

3 Operations areaThe operations area lists the keys available for use with BIOS setup utility.

4 Working areaIn 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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2

4

3

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2.4 Exiting the BIOS setup utility

Ê In the Save & Exit menu select the required parameter and press the [Enter] key.

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3 Main menuThe following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions.

Figure 2: Example for the "Main" menu

BIOS InformationThe BIOS Information window displays an overview about the BIOS. This includes memory configuration data.

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.

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 "PRIMERGY CX250 S2 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual" for information on how to replace the lithium battery.

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Access LevelDisplays the current Access Level in BIOS setup utility.

AdministratorIn case the system is not password protected the Access Level is Administrator.

UserIf 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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4 Advanced menuV 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

4.1 Legacy OpROM Support

Launch PXE OpROMThe Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) enables the system to boot via network interface independently of attached system devices using an option ROM.

DisabledDoes not start PXE Option ROM.

EnabledStarts the PXE Option ROM to provide the functionality for booting via PXE.

I To boot via PXE, press the [F12] key to start the boot menu, or change the settings of the Boot Option Priorities in the Boot Menu.

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Launch iSCSI OpROMLAN controllers can be used as boot devices if a suitable Option ROM is started during BIOS POST. This parameter specifies whether an Option ROM should be started for LAN 1 and if so which type of Option ROM.

DisabledDoes not start any Option ROM.

iSCSIStarts the iSCSI Option ROM to provide the functionality for booting via iSCSI.

Launch Storage OpROMEnables or disable Boot Option for Legacy Mass Storage Devices with Option ROM.

DisabledBoot Option is disabled.

EnabledBoot Option is enabled.

PCI Subsystem SettingsCalls a submenu used to set up the PCI slots and PCI components on the system board (see "PCI Subsystem Settings" on page 17).

WHEA configuration Calls a submenu to set General WHEA Configuration settings (see section "WHEA Configuration").

CPU ConfigurationCalls a submenu used to make additional processor settings (see "CPU Configuration" on page 19).

The adjustment options available in this submenu depend on the processor being used.

SATA ConfigurationCalls a submenu containing the settings for the corresponding SATA controller (see "SATA Configuration" on page 26).

Info Report Configuration Calls a submenu to configure the Info Report (see section "Info Report Configuration").

USB Configuration Calls a submenu used to set up the USB components on the system board (see "USB Configuration" on page 28).

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Advanced menu

Super IO ConfigurationCalls a submenu used to configure System Super IO Chip parameters (see "Super IO Configuration" on page 28).

Serial Port Console RedirectionCalls a submenu used to view and set parameters for the terminal communication via Serial Port Console Redirection. Some of them are only available under special preconditions (see "Serial Port Console Redirection" on page 29).

4.2 PCI Subsystem Settings

The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions.

Above 4G DecodingSpecifies 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.

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.

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4.2.1 PCI Express Settings

Maximum Payload Sets Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allows system BIOS to select the value.

128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096 bytes The maximum payload is set to a certain value.

Auto The value of the maximum payload is selected by the system BIOS.

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.

Auto Tries to configure maximum possible energy saving. Low power mode for PCI Express links is set to L0s (one direction) or L1 (bidirectional).

Limit to L0s Low power mode for PCI Express links is set to L0s (one direction). 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.

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Advanced menu

4.3 WHEA Configuration

The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions.

WHEA support Enables or disables Windows Hardware Error Architecture.

Disabled WHEA support is disabled.

Enabled WHEA support is enabled.

4.4 CPU Configuration

The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions.

Socket x CPU Information Displays socket specific CPU information.

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 hyper-threading 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.

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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.

All 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.

Limit CPUID Maximum Defines the number of CPUID functions which can be called by the processor. Some operating systems cannot process new CPUID commands which support more than three functions. This parameter should be enabled for these operating systems.

Disabled All CPUID functions are supported.

Enabled For reasons of compatibility with the operating system, only a reduced number of CPUID functions are supported by the processor.

Execute Disable Bit Defines the protection for executable memory areas (anti-virus protection). The function is only effective if it is also supported by the operating system. The eXecute Disable bit (XD bit) is also known as NX (No eXecute) bit.

Disabled Prevents the operating system from being able to switch on the function Execute Disable.

Enabled Enables the operating system to switch on the function Execute Disable.

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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 non-standard applications. It is recommended that you should adhere to the default settings for standard applications.

Disabled Deactivates the DCU Streamer Prefetcher of the CPU.

Enabled 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 (Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology) mode.

Disabled A VMM (Virtual Machine Monitor) cannot use the additional hardware features.

Enabled A VMM can use the additional hardware features.

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4.4.1 CPU Power Management Configuration

The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions.

Power Technology Configures CPU power management features.

DisabledCPU power management features are disabled.

Energy EfficientCPU power management features are optimized for energy efficiency.

CustomAdditional Setup items to configure CPU power management will appear.

Energy Performance Energy efficiency policy for the processor on non-legacy Operating Systems. This is an input for the processor for tuning the power consumption and the performance.

Performance 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 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.

EIST Enables or disables the Intel SpeedStep.

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EnabledIntel SpeedStep is activated.

DisabledIntel SpeedStep is deactivated.

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® Turbo Boost Technology.

Disabled Turbo Mode is disabled.

Enabled Turbo Mode is enabled.

P-STATE CoordinationProcessor Performance Coordination Model communicated to OS Power Management (OSPM).

HW_ALLProcessor Hardware is responsible for coordinating the performance states among all logical processors (recommended).

SW_ALLOSPM is responsible for coordinating the performance states among all logical processors. Performance transitions must be initiated on all of the logical processors (not recommended).

SW_ANYOSPM is responsible for coordinating the performance states among all logical processors. Performance transitions may be initiated on any of the logical processors.

CPU C3 ReportExposes processor C-3 state as ACPI C-2 / C-3 state to OS Power Management (OSPM) if supported by the respective Legacy OS in use.

DisabledCPU C3 is not exposed as ACPI C-2 state to OSPM.

EnabledCPU C3 is exposed as ACPI C-2 state to OSPM.

CPU C6 ReportExposes processor C6 state as ACPI C-3 state to OSPM to enable Processor Deep Power Down Technology.

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DisabledCPU C6 is not exposed as ACPI C-3 state to OSPM.

EnabledCPU C6 is exposed as ACPI C-3 state to OSPM.

Package C State limitAllows to configure processor C state limit.

C0C0 is the C state limit.

C2C2 is the C state limit.

C6C6 is the C state limit.

C7C7 is the C state limit.

No limitEvery C State can be entered.

Energy Performance Energy efficiency policy for the processor on non-legacy Operating Systems. This is an input for the processor for tuning the power consumption and the performance.

Performance 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 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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4.5 SATA Configuration

The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions.

SATA PortThe menus show the parameters of the SATA device.

For the SATA ports is displayed whether the SATA port is free (Not present) or which drive is connected to the SATA port.

SATA ModeDefines in which mode the SATA ports operate.

DisabledSATA interface is disabled.

IDE ModeSATA interface is in IDE Mode.

AHCI ModeSATA interface is in AHCI Mode.

Serial-ATA Controller 0Allows in IDE Mode to define in which mode the SATA Controller 0 operates.

DisabledSATA Controller 0 is disabled.

EnhancedThe resources assigned to the SATA Controller 0 are not limited to the legacy resources. Depending on the operating system the performance may be better than in Compatible Mode.

CompatibleOnly predefined legacy resources (I/O ports, IRQ) will be assigned to the SATA Controller 0. This mode should be used for older operating systems if Enhanced Mode or AHCI Mode are not supported.

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4.6 Info Report Configuration

Post Report Specifies whether Post Report Support is available or not.

Disabled Post Report is disabled

Enabled Post Report is enabled.

Delay Time Specifies how much time you have to wait for the Post Report.

0 - 10 You have to wait 0 - 10 seconds until Post Report is displayed

Until press ESCYou have to press ESC to see the Post Report.

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4.7 USB Configuration

USB Devices Displays number of available USB devices, USB keyboards, USB Mouse and USB Hubs.

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.

DisabledLegacy 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

EnabledLegacy 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.

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.

4.8 Super IO Configuration

Displays System Super IO Chip Parameters.

Super IO Chip Displays information about Super IO Chip.

4.8.1 Serial Port A Configuration

Set Parameters of Serial Port A(COMA).

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Serial Port A Specifies whether the serial port is available.

DisabledThe serial port is not available.

EnabledThe serial port is available.

Device SettingsDisplays the base I/O address and the interrupt used to access the corresponding serial port, e.g. IO=3F8h; IRQ=4.

4.9 Serial Port Console Redirection

Console Redirection Enables or disables the Console Redirection.

DisabledConsole Redirection is disabled.

EnabledConsole Redirection is enabled.

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4.9.1 Console Redirection Settings

Specifies how the host- and the remote-system will exchange data via COM1.

I Both systems must have identical or compatible settings.

Terminal Type Specifies the terminal type.

Allowed values are:VT100, VT100+, VT-UTF8, ANSI

I The assigned Terminal Type is used to transfer the data to the host.

Bits per Second Specifies the transfer rate for communication with the host.

Allowed values are:9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200

I The data is transferred to the host at the rate set.

Data Bits Specifies the number of data bits used for communication with the host.

7 7 Data bits are used for communication.

8 8 Data bits are used for communication.

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Parity Specifies parity bit usage for communication with the host. Parity bits are used for error detection.

None No parity bit is used. No error detection available.

Even Parity bit is 0 if the number of 1s in the data bits is even.

Odd Parity bit is 0 if the number of 1s in the data bits is odd.

Mark Parity bit is always 1.

Space Parity bit is always 0.

Stop Bits Specifies the number of Stop Bits used to indicate the end of a serial data packet. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit.

1 One Stop Bit is used.

2 Two Stop Bits are used.

Flow Control This setting determines how the transfer via the interface is controlled. This setting must be identical on both terminal and server.

None The interface is operated without transfer control.

CTS/RTS The transfer control is performed by the hardware. This mode must also be supported by the cable.

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VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support VT-UTF8 is the preferred terminal type for out-of-band management.

Disabled Disables VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.

Enabled Enables VT-UTF8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.

Putty KeyPad Select FunctionKey and KeyPad on Putty.

Redirection after BIOS POSTThis setting specifies if BootLoader is selected when Legacy console redirection is disabled before booting to Legacy OS. Default value is Always Enable which means Legacy console Redirection is enabled for Legacy OS.

4.9.2 Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS)

4.9.2.1 Console Redirection

Console Redirection Specifies if Serial Port for Out-of-Band Management / Windows Emergency Management Services (EMS) is available.

Disabled EMS is not available.

Enabled EMS is available.

4.9.2.2 Console Redirection Settings

Specifies how the host- and the remote-system will exchange data via Out-of-Band Management / EMS.

I Both systems must have identical or compatible settings.

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Out-of-Band Mgmt Port Assigns a serial port for Out-of-Band Management.

COM1 COM1 port is used for Out-of-Band Management.

Terminal Type Specifies the terminal type.

Allowed values are:VT100, VT100+, VT-UTF8, ANSI

I The assigned Terminal Type is used to transfer the data to the host.

Bits per Second Specifies the transfer rate for communication with the host.

Allowed values are:9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200

I The data is transferred to the host at the rate set.

Flow Control This setting determines how the transfer via the interface is controlled. This setting must be identical on both terminal and server.

None The interface is operated without transfer control.

CTS/RTS The transfer control is performed by the hardware. This mode must also be supported by the cable.

Data Bits Displays the number of data bits used for communication with the host.

Parity Displays parity bit usage for communication with the host.

Stop Bits Displays the number of Stop Bits used.

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5 Chipset menuThe Chipset screen provides an access point to configure several options. On this screen, the user selects the option to be configured. Configurations are performed on the selected screen, not directly on the Chipset screen.

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 4: Example of the "Chipset" menu

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5.1 North Bridge

The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions.

IOH Configuration Calls a submenu used to configure 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 (see "IOH Configuration" on page 38).

QPI Configuration Calls a submenu used to configure the routing mechanism (see "QPI Configuration" on page 40).

Memory Mode Memory capacity can be reserved for possible error treatment. For detailed instructions refer to the corresponding For detailed instructions refer to "PRIMERGY CX250 S2 Server Upgrade and Maintenance Manual".

IndependentNo additional memory capacity is reserved for error treatment.

MirroringThe 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 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.

SparingThe 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.

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Spare Err Threshold Sets Spare Err Threshold.

[1...15] Sets the threshold to the desired value.

NUMA Enables or disables Non Uniform Memory Access (NUMA).

DDR Voltage Sets the DIMM speed.

Auto Sets the Force DIMM automatically.

Force 1.5 VTo Force DIMM run with 1.5V LVDIMM could run higher speed under this setting to get more memory performance.

DDR speed Forces the DDR speed. Possible entries are:

Auto, Force DDR3 800, Force DDR3 1066, Force DDR3 1333, Force DDR3 1600.

Patrol ScrubSpecifies 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.

DisabledNo background memory screening will be performed, resulting in increased performance.

EnabledBackground 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.

Demand Scrub Enables/Disables Demand Scrubbing Feature.

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Fast Patrol ScrubSelects the Patrol Scrub rate. A higher Patrol Scrub rate may improve the memory reliability, but also increase the power consumption and decrease the performance.

DisabledA background memory screening cycle of the complete system memory may take up to a whole day, resulting in increased performance and reduced power consumption.

EnabledA background memory screening cycle of the complete system memory may take only some minutes, resulting in increased reliability.

Refresh Rate MultiplierSelects the multiplier for the standard DRAM Refresh Rate. A higher multiplier value may improve the memory reliability, but also increase the power consumption and decrease the performance.

1xStandard DRAM Refresh Rate, resulting in increased performance and reduced power consumption.

2x...4xMultiplier value for the standard DRAM Refresh Rate, resulting in increased reliability.

Example: If '2x' is selected, the DRAM is refreshed twice as often in the same period, compared to the Standard DRAM Refresh Rate.

DIMM Enable/DisableEnables/Disables DIMM modules.

5.1.1 IOH Configuration

Intel® I/OAT Enables or disables Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT).

Disabled Disables Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT)

Enabled Enables Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology (I/OAT)

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Intel VT-d VT-d 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 is enabled.

Coherency SupportEnables or disables VT-d engine coherency support.

Disabled VT-d engine Coherency is disabled.

Enabled VT-d engine Coherency is enabled.

ATS SupportATS Support: Enables or disables VT-d Engine Address Translation Services (ATS) support.

Disabled ATS is disabled.

Enabled ATS is enabled.

5.1.2 DIMM Configuration

DIMM-xx Sets the current status of the memory modules.

Disabled The system does not use the memory module. It was manually disabled.

Enabled The system uses the memory module.

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5.1.3 QPI Configuration

QPI (QuickPath Interconnect) is a routing mechanism which secures that the incoming data packages from several processors are led to the correct receiving processor.

Current QPI Link Freq Displays the current QPI link frequency.

QPI Link Frequency The QPI frequency can be set to the commonly supported frequencies of the CPUs.

Auto The BIOS will find out the maximum speed depending on the CPU(s) and chipset present in your system.

6.4 GT/s, 7.2 GT/s 8.0 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.

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5.2 South Bridge

Disable SCU devices Enables or disables Patsburg SCU devices.

Disabled Patsburg SCU device is disabled.

Enabled Patsburg SCU device is enabled.

Onboard SAS Oprom Selects which OpROM to load for Onboard SAS Controller (SCU).

Disabled No option ROM is loaded.

Intel RSTe Loads the Intel RSTe option ROM.

LSI MegaRAID Loads the LSI MegaRAID option ROM.

5.2.1 USB Configuration

EHCI Controller 1Enables or disables the USB EHCI controller.

Disabled The EHCI controller will disable all USB port.

Enabled The USB EHCI controller is enabled.

5.3 ME Subsystem

The Intel ME Subsystem Configuration displays various information about ME.

ME subsystem ME means Management Engine.

Disabled ME subsystem is disabled.

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Enabled ME subsystem is enabled.

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6 Server Mgmt menuThe following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions.

Figure 5: Example for the "Server Mgmt" menu

BMC firmware versionShows the BMC firmware version.

IPMI versionShows the IPMI version.

FRB-2 TimerEnables or disables the FRB-2 timer (POST timer).

If CPU failed during power-on, the FRB (Fault Resilient Boot) timer handles how to work.

Disabled The FRB-2 timer is disabled.

EnabledThe FRB-2 timer is enabled.

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FRB-2 Timer timeoutSets the FRB-2 timer expiration value.

3 minutes The FRB-2 timer expires after 3 minutes.

4 minutes The FRB-2 timer expires after 4 minutes.

5 minutes The FRB-2 timer expires after 5 minutes.

6 minutes The FRB-2 timer expires after 6 minutes.

FRB-2 Timer PolicyConfigures how the system should respond if the FRB-2 Timer expires.

Do Nothing The system does not respond when the FRB-2 timer expires.

ResetThe system resets when the FRB-2 timer expires.

Power Down The system fulfills a shutdown when the FRB-2 timer expires.

OS Watchdog TimerIf enabled, starts a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Helps determine that the OS successfully loaded or follows the O/S Boot Watchdog Timer policy.

Disabled The O/S Watchdog timer is disabled.

EnabledThe O/S Watchdog timer is enabled.

OS Wtd Timer TimeoutIf enabled, starts a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management Software after the OS loads. Helps determine that the OS successfully loaded or follows the O/S Boot Watchdog Timer policy.

5 minutes The O/S Watchdog timer expires after 5 minutes.

10 minutes The O/S Watchdog timer expires after 10 minutes.

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15 minutes The O/S Watchdog timer expires after 15 minutes.

20 minutes The O/S Watchdog timer expires after 20 minutes.

OS Wtd Timer PolicyConfigure the length of the O/S Boot Watchdog Timer.

Do Nothing The system does not respond when the O/S Watchdog timer expires.

ResetThe system resets when the O/S Watchdog timer expires.

Power Down The system fulfills a shutdown when the O/S Watchdog timer Timer expires.

System Event LogCalls a submenu used to view and configure the System Event Log. Some of the parameters are only available under special preconditions (see "System Event Log" on page 46).

BMC network configurationCalls a submenu used to view and configure the BMC network. Some of parameters are only available under special preconditions (see "BMC Network Configuration" on page 47).

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6.1 Restore AC Power Loss

Restore AC Power Loss Specifies what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state).

Power Off The system performs a status check and then switches off.

Power On The system performs a status check and then switches on.

Last State The system performs a status check and then returns the mode it was in before the power failure occurred (On or Off).

No change No changes take place.

6.2 System Event Log

The following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions.

Erase SEL Choose options for erasing SEL.

No System Event Log will not be deleted.

Yes, on next reset System Event Log will be deleted on next reset.

Yes, on every reset System Event Log will be deleted on every reset.

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6.3 BMC Network Configuration

Displays information of BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) configuration.

Current BMC LAN port configuration Selects whether the BMC LAN switch to switch is Dedicated-NIC or Shared-NIC.

Dedicated-NICBMC LAN switch to switch is Dedicated-NIC.

Shared-NIC BMC LAN switch to switch is Shared-NIC

No changeBMC LAN switch to switch will not be modified.

Configuration Address source Selects to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (DHCP).

Static on next reset LAN channel parameters will be statically configured on next reset.

Dynamic on next reset LAN channel parameters will be dynamically configured on next reset.

Do nothing BMC network parameters will not be modified during BIOS phase.

Station IP address This item is only available if Configuration Address source is set to Static on next reset.

Enter the station IP address.

SubnetMask This item is only available if Configuration Address source is set to Static on next reset.

Enter the subnet mask.

Station MAC Address Information only. Displays the MAC Address.

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Router IP address This item is only available if Configuration Address source is set to Static on next reset.

Enter the router IP address.

IPv6 Mode Disables or enables the IPv6 BMC LAN channel function.

No change IPv6 BMC LAN channel function is not changed.

Enabled BMC network is modified during BIOS Phase.

Disabled BMC network is not modified during BIOS Phase.

IPv6 IP Address Source Selects to configure LAN channel parameter statically or dynamically.

Static on next reset LAN channel parameters will be statically configured on next reset.

Dynamic on next reset LAN channel parameters will be dynamically configured on next reset.

Do nothing LAN channel parameters will not be modified during BIOS phase.

IPv6 IP AddressThis item is only available if IPv6 Mode is set to Enabled.

Enter the IPv6 BMC LAN IP address.

IPv6 Prefix LengthThis item is only available if IPv6 Mode is set to Enabled.

Enter the Enter IPv6 BMC LAN IP Prefix Length.

IPv6 Gateway AddressThis item is only available if IPv6 Mode is set to Enabled.

Enter the IPv6 IPv6 BMC LAN Default Gateway.

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7 Boot menuThe following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions.

Figure 6: 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.

Setup Prompt Timeout Displays the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.

I The value 65535 (0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting.

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Bootup NumLock StateDetermines the setting of the NumLock function when the system is started up. NumLock controls the usage of the numeric keypad.

OnNumLock is enabled and the numeric keypad can be used.

OffNumLock 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 BootThe boot logo is displayed on the screen instead of the POST startup information.

DisabledThe POST startup information will be displayed on the screen.

EnabledThe boot logo is displayed.

UEFI BootSpecifies if boot from UEFI Devices is possible.

AutoIf the first boot HDD is GPT then UEFI boot options will be enabled, otherwise disabled.

DisabledUEFI boot is not possible.

EnabledUEFI boot is possible.

Boot Option PrioritiesDisplays 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 [Enter] key and select the device to exchange the boot order.

Ê Press the [Enter] key and select Disabled to remove the selected device from the boot order.

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Boot Option #nSets the system boot order.

Network Device BBS PrioritiesSets the order of the legacy devices in this group.

Hard Drive BBS PrioritiesSets the order of the legacy devices in this group.

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8 Security menuThe following parameters can be set in this menu. Some of them are only available under special preconditions.

Figure 7: 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.

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.

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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.

8.1 Secure Boot menu

Secure Boot controlSecure Boot flow control. Secure Boot is possible only if system runs in User Mode.

DisabledSecure Boot control is disabled.

EnabledSecure Boot control is enabled.

Secure Boot ModeSecure Boot mode selector.

StandardNo changing of Image Execution policy and Secure Boot Key management possible.

CustomCustom mode allows for more flexibility changing Image Execution policy and Secure Boot Key management.

Image Execution PolicyThis item is only available if Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom.

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Press [Enter] to manage the Image Execution Policy on Security Violation.

Key ManagementThis item is only available if Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom.

Press [Enter] to modify the content of the Secure Boot variables.

Internal FVImage Execution Policy on Security Violation. Image load device path.

Always executeImage Execution Policy on Security Violation. Image load device path.

Option ROMImage Execution Policy on Security Violation. Image load device path.

Possible entries are:

Always execute, Always Deny, Allow execute, Defer execute, Deny execute, Query User.

Removable MediaImage Execution Policy on Security Violation. Image load device path.

Possible entries are:

Always execute, Always Deny, Allow execute, Defer execute, Deny execute, Query User.

Fixed MediaImage Execution Policy on Security Violation. Image load device path.

Possible entries are:

Always execute, Always Deny, Allow execute, Defer execute, Deny execute, Query User.

Default Key ProvisioninglForce OEM default Secure Boot Keys if the system is in Setup Mode.

DisabledDefault Key Provisioning is disabled.

EnabledDefault Key Provisioning is enabled.

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9 Save & Exit menuThe following parameters can be set in this menu.

Figure 8: Example for the "Save & Exit" menu

Discard Changes and Exit Select Discard Changes and Exit 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 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. A reset is initiated and the new settings will be effective.

Discard Changes To discard the changes you have made, select Discard Changes.The settings that were in use when the BIOS setup utility was opened will remain effective. BIOS setup utility will be closed and the system rebooted.

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Restore Defaults To reset all BIOS setup utility menus to use default values, select Restore Defaults followed by Yes.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 Yes. 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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10 Flash BIOS UpdateTo 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 61. 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 Select Flash-BIOS.

I For the Japanese market please use the URL:

http://primeserver.fujitsu.com/primergy/bios/

Flash BIOS Update - Desk Flash Instant

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.

10.1 Flash 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 node from the server enclosure 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 node in the server enclosure.

– 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 NVRAMIf 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.

EnabledThis option resets the NVRAM to default values.

Disabled Keeps the BIOS settings if you are trying to recover BIOS with the same version.

Proceed with flash updateIf 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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Figure 10: Recovery finished

– Remove the USB stick.

– Turn off the system.

– Remove the server node from the server enclosure and remove the "Recovery" (RCV) jumper.

– Install the server node in the server enclosure.

– 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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IndexAAbove 4G Decoding 17Access Level 14Active Processor Cores 20Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch 21Administrator Password 54ASPM 18ASPM Support 18ATS Support 39

BBIOS Information 13BIOS setup

exiting 11menu overview 7open 9

Bits per Second 30, 33BMC firmware version 43Boot menu

open immediately 9Boot option # 51Boot Option Priorities 50Boot Override 58Bootup NumLock State 50

CCoherency Support 39Configuration source 47Console Redirection 29, 32CPU C3 Report 24CPU C6 Report 24Current BMC LAN port

configuration 47Current QPI Link Freq 40

DData Bits 30, 33DCU IP Prefetcher 22DCU Streamer Prefetcher 21DDR speed 37DDR voltage 37

Default Key Provisioning 55Delay Time 27Demand Scrub 37Device Settings 29DIMM Enable/Disable 38DIMM Status 39Disable SCU devices 41Discard Changes 57Discard Changes and Exit 57

EEHCI Controller 1 41Energy Performance 23, 25Erase SEL 46Execute Disable Bit 20

FFast Patrol Scrub 38Fixed Media 55Flow Control 31, 32, 33FRB-2 Timer 43FRB-2 Timer Policy 44FRB-2 Timer timeout 44

HHard Drive BBS Priorities 51Hardware Prefetcher 21Hyper-Threading 19

IImage Execution Policy 54Intel ® I/OAT 38Intel Virtualization Technology 22Intel VT-d 39Internat FV 55IPMI version 43IPv6 Gateway Address 48IPv6 IP Address 48IPv6 IP Address Source 48IPv6 Mode 48IPv6 Prefix Length 48

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KKey Management 55

LLaunch iSCSI OpROM 16Launch PXE OpROM 15Launch Storage OpROM 16Legacy OpROM Support 16Limit CPUID Maximum 20

MME subsystem 41Memory Mode 36

NNetwork Device BBS Priorities 51NUMA 37

OO/S Watchdog Timer 44O/S Watchdog Timer Policy 45O/S Watchdog Timer Timeout 44Onboard SAS Oprom 41Option ROM 55Out-of-Band Mgmt Port 33

PP-STATE Coordination 24Package C State limit 25Parity 31, 33Patrol Scrub 37Post Report 27Power Technology 23Proceed with flash update 62Putty KeyPad 32

QQPI Link Frequency 40Quiet Boot 50

RRedirection after BIOS POST 32Refresh Rate Multiplier 38Removable Media 55Reset NVRAM 62

Restore AC Power Loss 46Restore Defaults 58Restore User Defaults 58

SSATA Mode 26SATA Port 26Save as User Defaults 58Save Changes and Reset 57Secure Boot control 54Secure Boot Mode 54Serial ATA Controller 0 26Serial Port A 29Setup Prompt Timeout 49Spare Err Threshold 37Station IP address 47, 48Station MAC Address 47Stop Bits 31, 33Super IO Chip 28System Date 13System Time 13

TTerminal Type 30, 33Turbo Mode 24

UUEFI Boot 50USB Devices 28USB Legacy Support 28User Password 54

VVT-UTF8 Combo Key Support 32

WWHEA support 19