Accessing the BIOS
Procedure
- Log in to the desktop of the server.
For details, see Logging In to the Desktop of a Server.
- On the Remote Virtual Console, click
on the menu bar.
- Choose Forced System Reset or Forced Power Cycle.
The Select an Option dialog box is displayed.
- A forced reset or power cycle may cause data loss or program damage.
- Before performing a forced reset or power cycle, ensure that no service interruption risk exists.
- Click Yes.
The server starts to be forcibly reset or power cycled.
- During the reset, press Delete or F4 when the information shown in Figure 9-20 is displayed.
- To go to the Boot Manager screen, press F11 or F3.
- To boot from the network, press F12. Enter the password in the displayed dialog box.
- To access the Smart Provisioning GUI, press F6.
The screen for entering the BIOS password is displayed.
Figure 9-21 Entering the BIOS password - Enter the BIOS password.
- Press F2 to alternate between the English (US), French, and Japanese keyboards.
- Use the mouse to open the on-screen keyboard and enter the password.
- For security purposes, change the administrator password periodically.
- The system will be locked if an incorrect password is entered three consecutive times. You can restart the server to unlock it.
The Front Page screen is displayed.
- Select BIOS Configuration by pressing arrow keys.
The Main screen is displayed.