Uefi Boot Menu; Embedded System Management; Idrac Settings Utility; Entering The Idrac Settings Utility - Dell PowerEdge M820 Owner's Manual

Menu Item Description
System Utilities Enables you to access the BIOS Update File Explorer, run the Dell Diagnostics program, and
reboot the system.

UEFI Boot Menu

Menu Item
Select UEFI Boot Option Displays the list of available UEFI boot options (marked with asterisks), select the boot option
Add Boot Option
Delete Boot Option
Boot From File

Embedded System Management

The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the server's lifecycle. The
Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system.
NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Lifecycle Controller.
For more information about setting up the Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the
operating system, see the Lifecycle Controller documentation at support.dell.com/manuals.

iDRAC Settings Utility

The iDRAC Settings utility is an interface to setup and configure the iDRAC parameters using UEFI. You can enable or
disable various iDRAC parameters using the iDRAC Settings Utility.
NOTE: Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC Settings Utility requires the iDRAC7 Enterprise License
upgrade.
For more information on using iDRAC, see the
Remote Access Controllers, at support.dell.com/manuals.

Entering The iDRAC Settings Utility

1. Turn on or restart the managed system.
2. Press <F2> during Power-on Self-test (POST).
3. In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings.
The iDRAC Settings screen is displayed.
Description
you wish to use and press <Enter>.
Adds a new boot option.
Deletes an existing boot option.
Sets a one-time boot option not included in the boot option list.
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