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System BIOS Settings
Use this window to view the System BIOS Setup fields. You can set the state of each BIOS setup object by clicking on it.
User Privileges
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System BIOS Settings Administrator, Elevated Administrator(Linux only) Administrator, Elevated Administrator(Linux only)
NOTE: For more details on user privilege levels, see "Privilege Levels in the Server Administrator GUI."
Changes made to the BIOS Setup takes effect after you reboot the system. After making changes to BIOS settings, click on Reboot System. You will receive a message to ensure that the BIOS setup is complete. Rebooting your system gives effect to the BIOS setting changes you have just made.
Setup Password
Enter the Setup password to enable BIOS configuration. The BIOS settings are limited to read-only state if the setup password is not entered.
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System BIOS Settings
When you power on your system, the system performs checks before it loads the operating system. BIOS settings allow you to control which devices must be located during a system boot, and which devices are enabled or disabled. Disabling devices that you do not plan to use can save time during the boot process.
NOTE: This help page may include information about BIOS features and values not supported by your system. Server Administrator only displays the BIOS features and values that are supported on your system.
NOTE: The BIOS Setup window for your system only displays the BIOS features that are supported on your system.
System Information Displays information which uniquely identifies the system.
Serial Communication Controls the Serial Communication options.
Memory Settings Controls the system memory settings.
Processor Settings Controls the processor(s) settings.
SATA Settings Controls embedded SATA ports settings.
BIOS Boot Settings Controls system boot setting when Boot Mode is set to "BIOS". This field has no effect when Boot Mode is set to "UEFI".
Boot Settings Controls the system boot settings.
UEFI Boot Settings Controls system boot setting when Boot Mode is set to "UEFI". This field has no effect when Boot Mode is set to "BIOS".
One-Time Boot Supports a one-time boot to a specified device.
Integrated Devices Controls devices integrated on the system board.
System Profile Settings Controls the power management settings.
System Security Controls the security features of the system.
Miscellaneous Settings Controls some miscellaneous system settings.
Slot Disablement Enables or disables system slots. Only slots present on the system are available for control.  
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