Intel S815EBM1 Product Guide - Page 42

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 EA815.20A.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 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 6. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Maintenance Main Advanced 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 Security Sets passwords and security features Power Boot Exit 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 42 Intel Server Board S815EBM1 Product Guide