Inspur Server BIOS User Manual V1.1

Inspur Servers
BIOS User Manual
Version V1.1
Date 2021-05-25
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Preface
Abstract
This manual describes the configuration of server software.
Target Readers
This manual is intended for:
 Technical support engineers
 Product maintenance engineers
We recommend that qualified engineers with knowledge of servers perform

server O&M with reference to this manual.
Notes
 If you have not purchased the installation service, inspect the packaging
box before unpacking the device. If there is serious or water damage to
the packaging, or the seal or pressure-sensitive tape has been tampered
with, please report the problem to the seller. Contact the supplier of your
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 Do not assemble or disassemble components of servers, or install or

connect other external devices to them without authorization. Any such
modifications may only be performed with the permission of Inspur and
in accordance with our guidance.
 Before assembling or disassembling server components, be sure to

disconnect all cables from the server.
 Always use drivers certified by Inspur to build operating system (OS)

environments. Go to our official site, click Support > Product Support >
Drivers, and then find the appropriate driver for your product as
prompted by the page. Inspur will not be held liable or responsible for
any compatibility issues and interference with the normal use of a
product due to your use of a driver that is not certified by Inspur.
 BIOS and BMC settings are critical to configuring your server. Unless you
have specific requirements, always use the factory defaults. Do not make
unauthorized modifications. Change the BMC password the first time you
log in.
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Table of Contents
1 Overview .................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction to BIOS ........................................................................................ 1
1.2 Applicable Products ........................................................................................ 2
1.3 Precautions ..................................................................................................... 3
2 Common Operations .................................................................................. 4
2.1 Entering the BIOS Setup Screen ....................................................................... 4
2.2 Configuring the System Language in the BIOS ................................................ 6
2.3 Configuring the System Date and Time in the BIOS ......................................... 7
2.4 Configuring a PCIe Port ................................................................................... 8
2.5 Configuring Serial Port Redirection ............................................................... 10
2.6 Configuring the Server Boot Mode ................................................................ 12
2.7 Configuring the Server Boot Sequence .......................................................... 14
2.8 Resetting BIOS Options to Defaults ............................................................... 16
2.9 Viewing System Configuration Information ................................................... 18
2.10 Viewing CPU Details ...................................................................................... 18
2.11 Viewing Memory Information ........................................................................ 20
2.12 Viewing Drive Information and RAID Configuration ...................................... 22
2.12.1 Viewing Drive Information .................................................................. 22
2.12.2 Configuring the RAID Mode of Drives .................................................. 23
2.13 Viewing and Configuring BMC Network Parameters ..................................... 29
2.13.1 Viewing BMC Network Parameters ...................................................... 29
2.13.2 BMC Network Configuration ................................................................ 32
3 Description of BIOS Parameters ................................................................ 39
3.1 Main .............................................................................................................. 39
3.2 Advanced ...................................................................................................... 40

3.2.1 Hard Drive Temperature ..................................................................... 42
3.2.2 Trusted Computing ............................................................................. 42
3.2.3 Redfish Host Interface Settings ........................................................... 46
3.2.4 AST2500 Super IO Configuration ......................................................... 47
3.2.5 Serial Port Console Redirection ........................................................... 50
3.2.6 System Debug Configuration .............................................................. 54
3.2.7 PCI Subsystem Settings ....................................................................... 56
3.2.8 USB Devices Information .................................................................... 57
3.2.9 Network Stack Configuration .............................................................. 57
3.2.10 CSM Configuration .............................................................................. 59
3.2.11 OEM NIC Oprom Ctrl ............................................................................ 61
3.2.12 iSCSI Configuration ............................................................................. 62
3.2.13 Driver Health....................................................................................... 64
3.3 Platform Configuration ................................................................................. 65
3.3.1 PCH SATA Configuration/PCH sSATA Configuration ............................ 66
3.3.2 USB Configuration .............................................................................. 68
3.3.3 Miscellaneous Configuration .............................................................. 69
3.3.4 Server ME Configuration ..................................................................... 70
3.3.5 Runtime Error Logging ........................................................................ 72
3.4 Socket Configuration ..................................................................................... 73
3.4.1 Processor Configuration ..................................................................... 74
3.4.2 Common RefCode Configuration ........................................................ 80
3.4.3 Uncore Configuration ......................................................................... 83
3.4.4 Memory Configuration ........................................................................ 88
3.4.5 IIO Configuration ................................................................................ 97
3.4.6 Advanced Power Management Configuration .................................. 105
3.5 Sever Mgmt ................................................................................................. 121

3.5.1 BMC network configuration .............................................................. 123
3.5.2 BMC User Settings ............................................................................. 129
3.5.3 VLAN Configuration .......................................................................... 133
3.5.4 View FRU Information ....................................................................... 135
3.6 Security ....................................................................................................... 136
3.6.1 Secure Boot ...................................................................................... 138
3.7 Boot ............................................................................................................ 140
3.7.1 Add New Boot Option ....................................................................... 142
3.7.2 Delete Boot Option ........................................................................... 143
3.8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 144
4 Firmware Update ................................................................................... 146

1 Overview
1.1 Introduction to BIOS
The Basic Input Output System (BIOS) is the most fundamental software code in a
computer hardware system. The BIOS program is embedded in the SPI chip on the
computer mainboard. Its major functions are self-test upon power-on, CPU and
memory initialization, the detection of input and output devices and bootable
devices, and the booting of the operating system (OS). Figure 1-1 shows the
position of the BIOS in the system.
Figure 1-1 Position of the BIOS in the System
Application Application Application

Process 1 Process 2 Process 3
Hardware
The BIOS of Inspur M6 servers is developed based on AMI BIOS code, supporting
operations in Legacy and UEFI environments. It has various in-band and
out-of-band configuration functions and scalability features, to meet the unique
needs of different customers.
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1.2 Applicable Products
This manual applies to the following products:
Product Model Two-socket Four-socket AI Server Multi-node

Server Server Server
Inspur NF8260M6
Inspur NF8480M6
Inspur NF5280M6
Inspur NF5180M6
Inspur NF5270M6
Inspur NF5260M6
Inspur NF5260FM6
Inspur NF5466M6
Inspur NF5266M6
Inspur NF5488M6
Inspur NF5688M6
Inspur i24M6
Inspur i24LM6
Inspur i48M6
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1.3 Precautions
1. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. For the
latest BIOS screens, you can download the latest BIOS firmware version from
our official website.
2. This is a general document; the names of options and default values listed are
based on general Inspur M6 two-socket and four-socket servers. For
customized products, please refer to the actual product. Figures are for
reference only. Please refer to the actual screens.
3. Before modifying the BIOS settings of the server, record their initial values so
that you can restore them when the system works abnormally due to the
modified settings.
4. Usually, the factory settings of the system are the most optimal settings. Do not
try to modify the settings without understanding what the parameters do.
5. This document mainly describes common settings in detail. Options that are
used less often may not be covered by this document.
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2 Common Operations
2.1 Entering the BIOS Setup Screen
Function
This section describes how to enter the BIOS Setup screen.
Instructions
1. Connect the power supply, keyboard, mouse, and monitor, or enter the remote
console of BMC Web to control the server. For details on how to enter the
remote console of BMC Web, refer to the BMC User Manual.
2. Power on the server.
3. When the system is starting, press <Delete> when you see the logo and the
following prompt on the screen (shown in Figure 2-1):
Press <DEL> to SETUP or <F11> to Boot Menu or <F12> to PXE Boot. Then, you
will enter the BIOS Setup screen.
Figure 2-1 BIOS Logo Screen
 Press <F11> to enter the boot management screen.

 Press <F12> to enter the network pre-boot execution environment (PXE).
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 The actual logo may differ. Please refer to the actual screen.
 If a TF card is inserted into the System TF Card slot of the server, the prompt
will also include Press <F7> to TF Card Boot.
4. If the logo is not shown for the current BIOS version, press <Delete> when you
see the prompt Press <DEL> to Setup or <F11> to Boot Menu or <F12> to PXE
Boot, as shown in Figure 2-2.
You may see a different screen depending on when you press <Delete>.
Figure 2-2 BIOS Boot Screen
Table 2-1 describes the keys to control BIOS menus.
Table 2-1 Keys for Controlling the BIOS Setup Screen
Key Function
<Esc> Exit or return to the main menu from a submenu
<←> or <→> Select a menu
<↑> or <↓> Move the cursor up or down
<Home> or <End> Move the cursor to the top or bottom of the screen
<+> or <-> Next or previous value of the current item
<F1> Help on shortcut keys
<F2> Restore the last set value
<F9> Restore the default setting
<F10> Save and exit
<Enter> Run the command or select the submenu
<K> or <M> Scroll up/down in Help
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Grayed-out options are unavailable. A symbol indicates a submenu.
2.2 Configuring the System Language in the

BIOS
Function
This section describes how to configure the system language in the BIOS.
Instructions
1. Enter the BIOS Setup screen. For details, see Section 2.1 Entering the BIOS
Setup Screen.
2. Select the Main tab, as shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3 Main Screen
3. Select System Language and press <Enter>.
4. In the dialog box shown, select English in the menu and press <Enter>.
5. Then, press <F10> and select Yes to save the change and restart to allow the
setting to take effect.
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2.3 Configuring the System Date and Time in
the BIOS
Function
This section describes how to configure the system date and time in the BIOS.
Instructions
Setup Screen.
2. Select the Main tab, as shown in Figure 2-4.
3. Select System Date or System Time and set the desired date/time in the
correct format.
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 The system date is in the "month/day/year" format. By pressing <Enter> or
<Tab>, you can switch among the month, day, and year fields.
 The system time is in the 24-hour and "hour/minute/second" format. By
pressing <Enter> or <Tab>, you can switch among the hour, minute, and
second fields.
 Press <+> to increase the value by 1.
 Press <-> to decrease the value by 1.
 Press a number key to enter the value.
2.4 Configuring a PCIe Port

Function
This section describes how to configure a PCIe port in the BIOS.
Instructions
Setup Screen.
2. Select the Socket Configuration tab, as shown in Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5 Socket Configuration Screen
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3. Select IIO Configuration and press <Enter> to proceed, as shown in Figure 2-6.
Figure 2-6 IIO Configuration Screen
The number of sockets is the same as the number of CPUs. Please refer to the
actual server model.
4. Select the corresponding CPU configuration, in this case Socket0 Configuration

for CPU0, and press <Enter> to proceed, as shown in Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7 Socket0 Configuration Screen
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You may see a different screen depending on the server bandwidth setting and
the ports used. Please refer to the actual screen.
5. Select the corresponding port, in this case CPU0_PE2, and press <Enter> to
proceed, as shown in Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-8 CPU0_PE2 Screen
6. Select PCI-E Port and press <Enter>.
7. In the dialog box shown, select Auto, Disabled, or Enabled in the menu as
needed and press <Enter>. Here, both Auto and Enabled indicate that the PCIe
port is enabled.
2.5 Configuring Serial Port Redirection

Function
This section describes how to configure serial port redirection in the BIOS.
Instructions
Setup Screen.
2. Select the Advanced tab, as shown in Figure 2-9.
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Figure 2-9 Advanced Screen
3. Select Serial Port Console Redirection and press <Enter> to proceed, as shown
in Figure 2-10.
Figure 2-10 Serial Port Console Redirection Screen
4. You can implement the serial port redirection function through COM0 (default)
or COM1. Select Console Redirection and press <Enter>.
5. In the dialog box shown, select Disabled or Enabled in the menu as needed and
press <Enter>. Here, Disabled indicates that the serial port redirection function of
the corresponding COM port is disabled, whereas Enabled indicates that the serial
port redirection function of the corresponding COM port is enabled.
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6. If Console Redirection is set to Enabled, you can select Console Redirection
Settings and press <Enter> to set the parameters of serial port redirection, as
shown in Figure 2-11.
Figure 2-11 Console Redirection Settings Screen
 If Console Redirection is set to Disabled, the Console Redirection Settings

option is grayed out.
 For details on the serial port redirection parameters, see Section 3.2.5 Serial
Port Console Redirection.
2.6 Configuring the Server Boot Mode

Function
This section describes how to switch between the UEFI and Legacy boot modes in
the BIOS.
Instructions
Setup Screen.
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2. Select the Advanced tab, as shown in Figure 2-12.
3. Select CSM Configuration and press <Enter> to proceed, as shown in Figure 2-13.
Figure 2-13 CSM Configuration Screen
4. Select Boot option filter and press <Enter>.
5. In the dialog box shown, select Legacy only or UEFI only in the menu as
needed and press <Enter>.
6. Press <F10> and select Yes to save the change and restart to allow the setting
to take effect.
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 Currently, the default server boot mode is UEFI only. However, you can
change it as required.
 If you set Option ROM execution to Auto, the execution method of Option
ROMs for Network, Storage, Video, and Other PCI devices will change
according to the option selected for Boot option filter.
 If you set Option ROM execution to Manual, you can set the execution
method of Option ROMs for Network, Storage, Video, and Other PCI devices.
 Compared with Legacy mode, the UEFI mode has the following advantages:
it supports booting from GPT drives with a capacity greater than 2.2 T,
supports IPv6/IPv4 network PXE booting, and provides the UEFI Shell
environment. Moreover, since the Legacy SATA RAID mode is no longer
supported, when you need to configure a RAID environment for the server,
configuring a SATA RAID array in Legacy mode will fail. Therefore, we
recommend that you use the UEFI mode.
If you set Option ROM execution to Manual, the execution method of the Option
ROM for Network must be the same as that of the Boot option filter option.
2.7 Configuring the Server Boot Sequence

Function
This section describes how to configure the boot sequence in the BIOS.
Instructions
Setup Screen.
2. Select the Boot tab, as shown in Figure 2-14.
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Figure 2-14 Boot Screen
3. Select Fixed Boot Order Control and press <Enter>. In the dialog box shown,
select Disabled in the menu and press <Enter>.
4. Then, Boot Option #1/2/3/4 will be active. Next, select Boot Option #1 and
press <Enter>. In the dialog box shown, select Hard Disk, Network, CD/DVD, or
Other Device in the menu as the first boot item.
5. You can set Boot Option #2/3/4 in the same way as Boot Option #1. As such,
the steps will not be repeated here.
 If you set Fixed Boot Order Control to Enabled, Boot Option #1/2/3/4 are
inactive, and the default boot sequence is: Hard Disk > Network > CD/DVD >
Other Device.
 If you set Fixed Boot Order Control to Disabled and want the boot sequence
to be Network > Hard Disk > CD/DVD > Other Device, set Boot Option #1 to
Network, Boot Option #2 to Hard Disk, Boot Option #3 to CD/DVD, and Boot
Option #4 to Other Device.
 Setting the boot sequence allows the first item to be booted automatically
when the server is started without manually pressing any keys.
 For the configuration of other server boot items, see Section 3.7 Boot.
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2.8 Resetting BIOS Options to Defaults
Function
This section describes how to reset BIOS Setup options to their defaults.
Instructions
You can use one of the following four methods to reset BIOS values to the defaults:
Setup options, shortcut keys, clearing CMOS, and IPMI commands.
Setup Options
Setup Screen.
2. Select the Save & Exit tab to display Default Options, as shown in Figure 2-15.
Figure 2-15 Save & Exit Screen
3. Select Restore Defaults and press <Enter>.
4. Select Yes.
5. Press <F10> and select Yes to save the change and restart to allow the setting
to take effect.
If you have saved user defaults, select Restore User Defaults and press <Enter>,
select Yes, and then press <F10> and select Yes to save the change and restart,
to reset to the user defaults.
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Setup Shortcut Keys
Setup Screen.
2. Press <F9> and select Yes.
3. Press <F10> and select Yes to save the change and restart, to reset to the
defaults.
Clear CMOS
Either of the following methods can be used to clear CMOS:
1. Method 1. Shut down the server, remove the CMOS battery, and wait for the
battery to discharge fully before installing it again. Then, turn on the server to
reset options to the defaults.
2. Method 2. Shut down the server, and then connect the RTC Jumper on the
mainboard to pins 2 and 3 or turn on the DIP switch for BIOS_LOAD_DEFAULT to
fully discharge the CMOS. Then, the defaults of most options will be restored.
When you have completed the steps, replace the jumper cap or return the DIP
switch to its original status.
Some options cannot be reset by clearing CMOS, such as Restore AC Power Loss,
Console Redirection, and System Debug Level.
IPMI Commands
1. Power on the server and ensure that the BMC IP address is accessible.
2. Open the IPMI Tool, run "ipmitool.exe -H <bmcip> -I lanplus -U <username> -P

<password> raw 0x3c 0x31 0x10 0x01" in the CLI, and restart the server to reset
BIOS Setup menu options to their defaults.
In the preceding command, <bmcip> is the BMC IP address of the server, and
<username> and <password> are the username and password for the BMC,
respectively. For details on setting the BMC IP address, see Section 2.13 Viewing
and Configuring BMC Network Parameters.
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This operation will restore the BIOS options to the defaults for the current BIOS
version. For special configuration of the BIOS parameters, you must modify the
options again. Please proceed with caution.
2.9 Viewing System Configuration Information

Function
This section describes how to view server configurations in the BIOS.
Instructions
Setup Screen.
2. The Main screen displays an overview of the current system, the BIOS, BMC,
and ME versions, as well as the CPU, PCH, and RC versions, the memory, and
other information, as shown in Figure 2-16.
2.10 Viewing CPU Details

Function
This section describes how to view the CPU details of the server in the BIOS.
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Instructions
Setup Screen.
3. Select Processor Configuration and press <Enter>. View the CPU details, as
Figure 2-18 Processor Configuration Screen
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2.11 Viewing Memory Information
Function
This section describes how to view the memory details of the server in the BIOS.
Instructions
Setup Screen.
3. Select Memory Configuration and press <Enter> to proceed, as shown in Figure

2-20.
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Figure 2-20 Memory Configuration Screen
4. Find Memory Topology at the bottom of the screen and press <Enter> to
proceed, as shown in Figure 2-21. On this screen, you can view detailed
information such as the manufacturer, speed, and capacity of the installed
memory module.
Figure 2-21 Memory Topology Screen
 You may see a different screen depending on the configuration of the server.
Please refer to the actual screen.
 CPUx_CyDz represents DIMM (z+1) of Channel (y+1) of CPU (x+1).
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2.12 Viewing Drive Information and RAID
Configuration
2.12.1 Viewing Drive Information
Function
This section describes how to view the details of the PCH-connected drives of the
server in the BIOS.
Instructions
Setup Screen.
2. Select the Platform Configuration tab, as shown in Figure 2-22.
Figure 2-22 The Platform Configuration Screen
3. Select PCH SATA Configuration or PCH sSATA Configuration and press <Enter>
to proceed, as shown in Figure 2-23 and Figure 2-24. On these screens, you
can view the details of existing drives in onboard SATA or sSATA ports.
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Figure 2-23 PCH SATA Configuration Screen
Figure 2-24 PCH sSATA Configuration Screen
2.12.2 Configuring the RAID Mode of Drives

Function
This section describes how to configure the RAID mode of drives.
Instructions
Setup Screen.
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2. Select the Platform Configuration tab, as shown in Figure 2-25.
Figure 2-25 Platform Configuration Screen
3. Select PCH SATA Configuration or PCH sSATA Configuration and press <Enter>
to proceed, as shown in Figure 2-26 and Figure 2-27.
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4. Select the Configure SATA as or Configure sSATA as option and press <Enter>.
In the dialog box shown, select RAID in the menu, press <F10>, and then select
Yes to save the change and restart to allow the setting to take effect.
5. The server restarts and enters the BIOS Setup screen. If Boot option filter is set
to UEFI only, the Intel(R) VROC SATA Controller or Intel(R) VROC sSATA
Controller option appears on the Advanced screen, as shown in Figure 2-28.
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Since the Legacy SATA RAID mode is no longer supported, when you need to
configure a RAID environment for the server, configuring a SATA RAID array in
Legacy mode will fail. Therefore, use the UEFI mode instead.
6. Select Intel(R) VROC SATA Controller or Intel(R) VROC sSATA Controller and
press <Enter> to view available operations and current drive information, as
Figure 2-29 Intel(R) VROC SATA Controller Screen
Create a RAID volume
Select Create RAID Volume and press <Enter> to proceed, as shown in Figure 2-30.
For details on the options, see
Table 2-2.
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Figure 2-30 Create RAID Volume Screen
Table 2-2 Parameter Description
Parameter Description
Enter a name with less than 16 characters without
Name
special characters.
Select a RAID level as needed. If no RAID array is
created, the RAID0(Stripe), RAID1(Mirror),
RAID5(Parity), and RAID10(RAID0+1) options are
available. RAID5(Parity) and RAID10(RAID0+1)
appear only when the RAID Key is inserted into the
RAID Level
server.
RAID0: RAID 0
RAID1: RAID 1
RAID5: RAID 5, which requires at least 3 drives
RAID10: RAID 0+1, which requires 4 drives
Select drives for creating the RAID array, press
Select Disks
<Enter>, select <X>, and then press <Enter> again to
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confirm the selected drives and return to the Create
RAID Volume screen.
Select a stripe size for the RAID array. This
Strip Size
parameter is available only for RAID0 and RAID5.
Enter a capacity for the RAID. You can see the
Capacity (GB)
maximum capacity in Help on the right.
After setting the preceding parameters, select this
Create Volume
option to create the RAID volume.
Delete a RAID volume
Select the created RAID Volume and press <Enter> to proceed, as shown in Figure
2-31 and Figure 2-32. Select Delete to enter the prompt screen for Delete the RAID
volume? (shown in Figure 2-33) To delete the volume, select Yes and press <Enter>.
Otherwise, select No and press <Enter>.
Figure 2-31 RAID Volume Screen
Figure 2-32 RAID Volume Info Screen
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Figure 2-33 RAID Volume Delete Screen
This operation will delete the selected RAID volume. To use RAID functions later,
you must create a RAID volume again. Please proceed with caution.
2.13 Viewing and Configuring BMC Network

Parameters
2.13.1 Viewing BMC Network Parameters
Function
This section describes how to view the IP address of the BMC network interface of
the server in the BIOS.
Instructions
Setup Screen.
2. Select the Server Mgmt tab, as shown in Figure 2-34.
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Figure 2-34 Server Mgmt Screen
3. Select BMC network configuration and press <Enter> to proceed, as shown in

Figure 2-35.
Figure 2-35 BMC network configuration Screen
4. Select BMC Dedicated Network Configuration or BMC Sharelink Network

Configuration and press <Enter> to view the current BMC Dedicated Network
Parameters or BMC Sharelink Network Parameters, as shown in Figure 2-36
and Figure 2-37.
 BMC networks are classified into the Dedicated Network and Sharelink
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Network modes.
 With a Dedicated Network, you can access the BMC only through the Mgmt
network interface of the server.
 With a Sharelink Network, you can access the BMC through the network
interface of the PCIe NIC. This network mode is available only when a PCIe
NIC is installed on the server.
Figure 2-36 BMC Dedicated Network Configuration Screen
Figure 2-37 BMC Sharelink Network Configuration Screen
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2.13.2 BMC Network Configuration
Function
This section describes how to configure the BMC network information of the server
in the BIOS, including setting the method of obtaining the BMC IP address, and
setting the BMC IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
Instructions
Setup Screen.
2. Select the Server Mgmt tab, as shown in Figure 2-38.
3. Select BMC network configuration and press <Enter> to proceed, as shown in

Figure 2-39.
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This step uses a Dedicated Network configuration to illustrate how to configure

the network parameters. The same method can be used for configuring Sharelink
Network parameters.
4. Select BMC Dedicated Network Configuration and press <Enter> to proceed, as

shown in Figure 2-40. This step uses a BMC Dedicated Network as an example
to explain how to configure the BMC network parameters. For details on the
parameters, see Table 2-3.
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Parameter Description Default Value

Sets the method of obtaining BMC Auto
dedicated network parameters.
BMC Dedicated Available options:
Network Auto: Automatically obtain current
Parameters BMC network parameters.
Manual: Manually configure BMC
network parameters.
Sets the status of the BMC network. Unspecified
Available options:
Unspecified: Do not modify BMC
Address source network parameters
Static: Configure static parameters
DynamicBmcDhcp: Dynamically
obtain BMC network parameters
Current ----
The current status of the BMC
Configuration
configuration address.
Address source
Station IP address The IP address of the interface. ----
Subnet mask The subnet mask. ----
Router IP address The IP address of the router. ----
CMC0 IP address ----
(available for The CMC IP0 address obtained from
multi-node servers the BMC.
only)
(available for The CMC IP1 address obtained from
multi-node servers the BMC.
only)
Station MAC ----
The MAC address of the interface.
address
Indicates whether IPv6 is supported. Enabled
Available options:
IPV6 Support
Enabled
Disabled
Sets the status of the BMC network. Unspecified
Available options:
Configuration Unspecified: Do not modify BMC
Address Source network parameters
Static: Static network parameters
DynamicBmcDhcp: Dynamically
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After this parameter is successfully
set, it takes effect immediately.
Current ----
The current status of the BMC
Configuration
configuration address.
Address source
Station IPv6 ----
The IPv6 address of the interface.
address
Prefix Length The prefix length. ----
IPV6 Router1 IP ----
The IP1 address of the IPv6 router.
Address
IPV6 address ----
The status of the IPv6 address.
status
IPV6 DHCP
The IPv6 DHCP algorithm.
Algorithm
 If BMC Dedicated Network Parameters is set to Auto, then when the option
uses the default value, the Address source option is hidden. In this case, you
do not need to manually configure the network parameters. Instead, the IP
address will be automatically obtained from the currently connected
network. Please refer to the actual screen.
 If BMC Dedicated Network Parameters is set to Manual, you must manually
set the IP address by referring to the following steps.
Configure BMC static network parameters
By setting BMC Dedicated Network Parameters to Manual, the Address source

option is active. By setting Address source to Static, Station IP address, Subnet
mask, and Router IP address options are available, as shown in Figure 2-41.
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After setting Station IP address, Subnet mask, and Router IP address, press <Esc>,
and the prompt Set BMC Network Config appears. In this case, select Yes to send
the settings to the BMC, and then select OK to exit the current screen, as shown in
Figure 2-42 and Figure 2-43.
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To set Subnet mask and Router IP address, refer to the above steps of setting
Station IP address. After the configuration, the BMC network parameters take effect,
and you can log in to BMC Web to perform operations.
If the IP address entered is invalid, the prompt Invalid Station IP Entered!!!

appears, and the IP address will be specified as 0.0.0.0. The settings on this
screen will not take effect immediately. Instead, you must exit the current screen
to notify the BMC to change the IP address.
Configure BMC dynamic network parameters
Change the Address source from Static to DynamicBmcDhcp. Then, press <Esc> to
exit the current screen and send the change to the BMC, as shown in Figure 2-44
and Figure 2-45.
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Refer to the above steps to set the BMC IPv6 network parameters.
When configuring a BMC Dedicated Network, ensure that the network cable is
inserted into the Mgmt network interface of the server.
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3 Description of BIOS Parameters
3.1 Main
Function
The Main screen includes basic information on the BIOS, the BIOS, BMC, and ME
versions, CPU model, total memory capacity, and system time.
Screen Description
Figure 3-1 shows the Main screen.
Parameters
Table 3-1 describes the parameters.
Product Name The name of the product.
Serial Number The serial number of the product.
Customer ID The customer ID.
BIOS Version The BIOS version.
Build Date The build date.
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BMC Firmware Version The BMC firmware version.
ME Firmware Version The ME firmware version.
Access Level The current access level.
CPU Type The model of the CPUs.
CPU Current Speed The current CPU frequency.
PCH SKU The SKU of the PCH.
RC Revision The RC version.
DRAM Total Memory The current total capacity of the DRAM.
BPS Total Memory The current total capacity of the BPS.
System Memory Speed The frequency of the memory module.
The system language, which can be
System Language
configured.
The system date, which can be configured.
Use the <Tab> or <Enter> key to switch
among different fields for the system date
System Date (Day mm/dd/yyyy) and time, and enter a number or use the <+>
and <-> keys to modify each field.
 Press <+> to increase the value by 1
 Press <-> to decrease the value by 1
The system time, which can be configured.
Use the <Tab> or <Enter> key to switch
among different fields for the system date
System Time (hh/mm/ss) and time, and enter a number or use the <+>
and <-> keys to modify each field.
 Press <+> to increase the value by 1
 Press <-> to decrease the value by 1
3.2 Advanced
Function
On the Advanced screen, you can view the BIOS parameters and control related
functions, such as the ACPI, serial ports, the PCI subsystem, the CSM, USB, and the
onboard NIC.
Screen Description
Figure 3-2 shows the Advanced screen.
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Parameters
Hard Drive Temperature The drive temperature.
Trusted Computing The trusted computing configuration.
Redfish Host Interface Settings The Redfish server interface settings.
The configuration of AST2500 I/O chip
AST2500 Super IO Configuration
parameters.
Serial Port Console Redirection The serial port redirection configuration.
System Debug Configuration The system debugging configuration.
PCI Subsystem Settings The PCI subsystem settings.
USB Devices Information The USB device information.
Network Stack Configuration The network stack configuration.
CSM Configuration The CSM configuration.
Oem NIC Oprom Ctrl The OEM NIC OpROM control program.
iSCSI Configuration The iSCSI configuration.
The Intel NIC UEFI OpROM configuration
Intel(R) Ethernet Converged Network
(which appears dynamically depending
Adapter XL710 -XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
on the actual NIC).
Driver Health The health of drivers.
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3.2.1 Hard Drive Temperature
Function
The Hard Drive Temperature screen displays the temperature of the drive, which
depends on the status of the actual drive.
This screen only supports displaying the temperature of the SATA drive directly
connected to the southbridge chip.
Screen Description
Figure 3-3 shows the Hard Drive Temperature screen.
Figure 3-3 Hard Drive Temperature Screen
3.2.2 Trusted Computing

Function
The Trusted Computing screen is used to configure trusted computing for security
devices, including TPM and TCM chips. This section uses a TPM 2.0 chip installed on
the server as an example.
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Screen Description
Figure 3-4 shows the Trusted Computing screen. Different options may be
displayed depending on the TPM/TCM chip used.
Figure 3-4 Trusted Computing Screen
Parameters

Indicates whether the security device support
is enabled. Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
Security Device
The BIOS supports TPM TCG Version 1.2/2.0. Enabled
Support
The BIOS supports the TPM module by binding
TPM software. When the software binding
verification fails, the BIOS records the error in
the SEL.
This is shown when no TPM chip is present to
No Security indicate the current security device status. No
----
Device Found information is shown for now. To support this
function, you must install a TPM chip.
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Indicates whether to enable or disable the
SHA-1 PCR SHA-1 PCR bank. Available options:
Enabled
Bank  Enabled
 Disabled
SHA256 PCR
SHA256 PCR bank. Available options: Enabled Enabled
Bank
and Disabled
SM3_256 PCR
SM3_256 PCR bank. Available options: Disabled
Bank
Enabled and Disabled
Measure OpROM of measure storage devices. If you
Storage modify this parameter, configure the PCONF Enabled
Devices file again. Available options: Enabled and
Disabled
Measure OpROM of measure network devices. If you
Network modify this parameter, configure the PCONF Enabled
Devices file again. Available options: Enabled and
Disabled
OpROM of measure video devices. If you
Measure Video
modify this parameter, configure the PCONF Enabled
Devices
file again. Available options: Enabled and
Disabled
The operation planned to be performed on
the security device. Available options:
 None: None
 TPM Clear: Clear TPM
Pending
Note: None
operation
When the status of the security device
changes, the server will restart during the
startup process to allow new settings to take
effect.
Platform platform hierarchy. Available options:
Enabled
Hierarchy  Enabled
 Disabled
Storage storage hierarchy. Available options:
Enabled
Hierarchy  Enabled
 Disabled
Endorsement Indicates whether to enable or disable the Enabled
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Hierarchy endorsement hierarchy. Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
The TPM 2.0 UEFI specification version. Select
a specification version supported by TCG2.
Available options:
TPM 2.0 UEFI  TCG_1_2: For Windows 8/Windows 10
TCG_2
Spec Version compatibility mode.
 TCG_2: For later versions of Windows 10.
The new TCG2 protocol and event format
are supported.
Select a value to inform the OS that the
supported PPI specification version is 1.2 or
Physical
1.3. Note that some HCK tests may not
Presence Spec 1.3
support version 1.3. Available options:
Version
 1.2
 1.3
TPM 2.0
Displays the TPM 2.0 interface type for text. TIS
InterfaceType
randomization of the platform hierarchy.
Available options:
 Enabled
PH
 Disabled Disabled
Randomization
Note:
This parameter is can be used only when
developers test the TXT function of platforms.
Do not enable it on a production platform.
TPM 1.2 supports only TPM 1.2 devices, TPM
2.0 supports only TPM 2.0 devices, and Auto
supports both types of devices. (Auto
supports TPM 2.0 devices by default. If no TPM
Device Select 2.0 devices are present, TPM 1.2 devices are Auto
searched automatically.) Available options:
 TPM 1.2
 TPM 2.0
 Auto
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3.2.3 Redfish Host Interface Settings
Function
The Redfish Host Interface Settings screen is used to configure the interface for
in-band Redfish communication, i.e. the interface for communication between the
Host OS or BIOS and the BMC.
Screen Description
Figure 3-5 shows the Redfish Host Interface Settings screen.
Figure 3-5 Redfish Host Interface Settings Screen
Parameters

Authentication The authentication mode.
mode Available options:
Basic Authentication
 Basic Authentication
 Session Authentication
IP address The IP address of the Redfish ----
BMC.
IP Mask The IP mask address of the ----
address Redfish BMC.
IP Port The IP port of the Redfish BMC. ----
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The IP address on the Redfish Host Interface Settings screen is the IP address for
in-band Redfish communication. If needed, the client (such as the administrator)
must remotely access the Redfish Service via the BMC IP address on the BMC
Network Configuration screen.
3.2.4 AST2500 Super IO Configuration

Function
The AST2500 Super IO Configuration screen is used to configure I/O chip
parameters.
Screen Description
Figure 3-6 shows the AST2500 Super IO Configuration screen.
Figure 3-6 AST2500 Super IO Configuration Screen
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Parameters
Configures serial port 1. The configuration page provides the
switch control and resource adjustment functions of the serial
Serial Port 1
port. The resource adjustment function allows you to
Configuration
manually adjust the IO PORT and IRQ number used by the
COM PORT.
Serial Port 2
Configures serial port 2 (a virtual serial port).
Configuration
1. Serial Port 1 Configuration
Function
The Serial Port 1 Configuration screen is used to configure the settings of serial
port 1.
Screen Description
Figure 3-7 shows the Serial Port 1 Configuration screen.
Figure 3-7 Serial Port 1 Configuration Screen
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Parameters

Indicates whether to enable serial port 1.
Available options:
Serial Port Enabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
Select the optimal settings for the serial
port as needed. Available options:
 Auto
 IO=3F8h; IRQ=4
Change Settings Auto
 IO=3F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
 IO=2F8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
 IO=3E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
 IO=2E8h; IRQ=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
2. Serial Port 2 Configuration
Function
The Serial Port 2 Configuration screen is used to configure the settings of serial
port 2.
Screen Description
Figure 3-8 shows the Serial Port 2 Configuration screen.
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Figure 3-8 Serial Port 2 Configuration Screen
Parameters

Indicates whether to enable
serial port 2. Available options:
Serial Port Enabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
3.2.5 Serial Port Console Redirection

Function
The Serial Port Console Redirection screen is used to configure the settings of
serial port redirection.
Screen Description
Figure 3-9 shows the Serial Port Console Redirection screen.
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Figure 3-9 Serial Port Console Redirection Screen
Parameters
Default
Value
Indicates whether to enable serial port 0 for
console redirection, which redirects console
Console Redirection information to the specified serial port.
Enabled
Com0 Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
Console Redirection The console redirection parameters for serial
----
Settings ports.
Indicates whether to enable serial port 1 for
Console Redirection console redirection. Available options:
Disabled
Com1  Enabled
 Disabled
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1. Console Redirection Settings
Function
When Console Redirection Com0/Com1 is set to Enabled, the Console Redirection
Settings menu is available.
Screen Description
Figure 3-10 shows the Serial Port Console Redirection screen.
Figure 3-10 Console Redirection Settings Screen
Parameters
Default
Value
Sets the terminal type. You can select the emulation
type with this option, and the BIOS emulation type
must match the mode selected in the terminal
program. Available options:
Terminal  VT100: ASCII character set
VT100+
Type  VT100+: Extended VT100, which is used to support
color display, function keys, etc.
 VT-UTF8: UTF8 encoding is used to map unicode
characters to 1 or more bytes.
 ANSI: Extended ASCII character set
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Default
Value
Sets the baud rate, i.e. the number of bits transmitted
per second. The baud rate must match that of the
peer's serial port, and ultra-long or noisy lines may
require a lower baud rate. Available options:
Bits per
 9600 115200
second
 19200
 38400
 57600
 115200
Sets the data bit width of the serial port, i.e. the
number of bits occupied by actual data in each byte.
Data Bits Available options: 8
 7
 8
The parity check. Available options:
 None: No parity check
 Even: Even parity check
Parity None
 Odd: Odd parity check
 Mark: Parity check
 Space: Memory parity check
Sets the stop bit, which is the last bit of a single data
packet. The default value is 1, but more than 1 stop bit
may be required for communication with slow
Stop Bits 1
devices. Available options:
 1
 2
Sets the flow control, which is used to prevent data
from overflowing from the buffer, eliminating data
loss. Available options:
 None: Do not perform flow control
 Hardware RTS/CTS: Perform flow control through
the hardware RTS and CTS protocols. After this
Flow
function is enabled, if you use a serial device that None
Control
does not support hardware flow control (such as
a USB-to-serial cable) or the serial cable is
disconnected, you may encounter problems, such
as failure to load the OpROM of onboard and
external PCIe devices, a blank screen, and a
blinking cursor.
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Default
Value
The switch for VT-UTF8 combo key support. Available
VT-UTF8
options:
Combo Key Enabled
 Enabled
Support
 Disabled
The switch for the recorder mode. Available options:
Recorder
 Enabled Disabled
Mode
 Disabled
The switch for 100×31 resolution of the extended
Redirection terminal. Available options:
Disabled
100×31  Enabled
 Disabled
Sets the Putty function keys and the keypad. Available
options:
 VT100
Putty  LINUX VT100
KeyPad  XTERMR6
 SCO
 ESCN
 VT400
3.2.6 System Debug Configuration

Function
The System Debug Configuration screen is used to configure system debugging.
Screen Description
Figure 3-11 shows the System Debug Configuration screen.
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Figure 3-11 System Debug Configuration Screen
Parameters

Configures the system debugging. The system
serial port of the server outputs the BIOS serial
port log. Available options:
 Disabled: Output only the exception
handling interface.
 Minimum: Output the exception handling
interface and a small amount of
System information, including CPU Info/Options/
Debug IioPCIe/DIMMInfo/Boot/RC and OptionRom Disabled
Level Operation Info.
 Normal: Output information about
function entry and exit as well as the
exception handling interface.
 Maximum: Output the logical judgment on
each output variable of a function for the
RAS/MRC and other key modules, based
on the Normal level.
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3.2.7 PCI Subsystem Settings
Function
The PCI Subsystem Settings screen is used to configure the settings of PCI
subsystems.
Screen Description
Figure 3-12 shows the PCI Subsystem Settings screen.
Figure 3-12 PCI Subsystem Settings Screen
Parameters

Indicates whether to enable access control for
memory space of 4 G or above. If the system
supports 64-bit PCI decoding, 64-bit devices are
decoded in the address space exceeding 4 G.
Above 4G
Available options: Enabled
Decoding
 Enabled
 Disabled. The Legacy PXE function of the NIC
is available only when Above 4G Decoding is
set to Disabled.
SR-IOV Indicates whether to enable SR-IOV support. If it is Enabled
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Support enabled, PCIe devices that support SR-IOV can
generate multiple virtual devices (Virtual
Functions (VFs)). In this case, each VF has the
resources required for standalone operation, like
a traditional PCIe device does. In addition, each
VF has a unique Bus Device Function (BDF)
number in the PCI bus, and can be bound to a
specified client (virtual machine). Available
options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
3.2.8 USB Devices Information

Function
The USB Devices Information screen displays information about the USB devices.
Screen Description
Figure 3-13 shows the USB Devices Information screen.
Figure 3-13 USB Devices Information Screen
3.2.9 Network Stack Configuration

Function
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The Network Stack Configuration screen is used to configure the settings of
Network UEFI PXE.
Screen Description
Figure 3-14 shows the Network Stack Configuration screen.
Figure 3-14 Network Stack Configuration Screen
Parameters
Default
Value
The switch for the network stack. Available
options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
Network Stack If this option is disabled, all Network Stack Enabled
Drivers will be skipped for execution.
The following options are available for
configuration only when this option is
enabled.
The switch for UEFI IPv4 PXE support.
Available options:
Ipv4 PXE Support Enabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
Ipv4 HTTP Support The switch for IPv4 HTTP support. Available Disabled
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Default
Value
options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
The switch for UEFI IPv6 PXE support.
Available options:
Ipv6 PXE Support Disabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
Indicates whether to enable IPv6 HTTP
support. Available options:
Ipv6 HTTP Support Disabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
Sets the waiting time for canceling PXE boot
PXE boot wait time 0
by pressing <Esc>. Value range: 0 - 5.
Media detect Sets the number of device detections. Value
1
Count range: 1 - 50.
3.2.10 CSM Configuration

Function
The CSM Configuration screen is used to configure the settings of the compatibility
support modules.
Screen Description
Figure 3-15 shows the CSM Configuration screen.
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Figure 3-15 CSM Configuration Screen
Parameters

Indicates whether to enable CSM support for
operating systems not compatible with UEFI.
Available options:
CSM
 Enabled Enabled
Support
 Disabled
Note: In Legacy boot mode, this function is
always enabled.
Determines the method by which Gate A20 is
controlled.
Available options:
GateA20  Upon Request
Upon Request
Active  Always
Note:
The A20, or address line 20, controls how the
system accesses the memory space above 1 M.
Sets the Interrupt trap response. Available
INT19 Trap options:
Immediate
Response  Immediate
 Postponed
Sets the boot mode, which controls boot policies
Boot
of the Legacy or UEFI mode. Available options: UEFI Only
option
 UEFI Only
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filter  Legacy Only
The Option ROM execution policy, which controls
the priority of the system Legacy Option ROM or
UEFI Option ROM. Available options:
 Manual
 Auto
Option Note:
ROM Auto means Option ROMs will be executed based Auto
execution on the system boot mode (UEFI or legacy).
Manual means users can choose to execute UEFI
Option ROMs or Legacy Option ROM as needed.
Some Option ROMs will not work if an incorrect
value is set. We recommend that you set this
option to Auto.
Sets how Option ROMs are executed on NICs.
Available options:
 Do not launch
 Legacy: Load Legacy Option ROM on NICs.
Network UEFI
 UEFI: Load UEFI Option ROM on NICs.
Note:
This option is editable only when Option ROM
execution is set to Manual.
Sets how Option ROMs are executed on storage
Storage devices. Available options: Do not launch, UEFI
Legacy, and UEFI.
Sets how Option ROMs are executed on video
Video devices. Available options: Do not launch, UEFI
Legacy, and UEFI.
Sets how Option ROMs are executed on other PCI
Other PCI
devices. Available options: Do not launch, UEFI
devices
Legacy, and UEFI.
3.2.11 OEM NIC Oprom Ctrl

Function
The OEM NIC Oprom Ctrl screen is used to control OEM NIC Option ROMs.
Screen Description
Figure 3-16 shows the OEM NIC Oprom Ctrl screen.
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Figure 3-16 OEM NIC Oprom Ctrl Screen
Parameters

Controls global NIC Option ROMs.
Global NIC oprom Ctrl Available options:
Enabled
Control  Enabled
 Disabled
Display the control
options of PXE
OpROMs, which
------ ------
depends on the
devices on the
mainboard.
3.2.12 iSCSI Configuration

Function
The iSCSI Configuration screen is used to configure iSCSI parameters. It is
essentially an SCSI command set that runs on the upper layer of the IP protocol and
provides block-level data access.
Screen Description
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Figure 3-17 shows the iSCSI Configuration screen.
Figure 3-17 iSCSI Configuration Screen
Parameters

Sets the attempt priority. Available
options:
 Host Attempt
 Redfish Attempt
 RSD Attempt
Note: Host Attempt
Attempt Priority This option is used to adjust the Redfish Attempt
priorities of the three options. To do RSD Attempt
this, use the up and down arrow
keys to select the option to be
adjusted, and then move this option
by pressing <+> and <-> to adjust its
priority.
Host iSCSI
Configures the server iSCSI. ------
Configuration
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Sets the name of the iSCSI initiator in
the iSCSI qualified name (IQN)
format: "iqn." + "Year-month" + "." +
iSCSI Initiator Name ------
"Reversed domain name" + ":" +
"Device name". For example: iqn.
2020-11.com.example:test01234.
Add an Attempt Adds a connection node. ------
Delete Attempts Deletes connection nodes. ------
Changes the order of node
Change Attempt Order ------
connection attempts.
3.2.13 Driver Health

Function
The Driver Health screen displays the actual health conditions of device drivers.
Screen Description
Figure 3-18 shows the Driver Health screen.
Figure 3-18 Driver Health Screen
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3.3 Platform Configuration
Function
The Platform Configuration screen contains the PCH SATA/sSATA configuration

menu, USB configuration menu, server ME configuration menu, and configuration
menu of the runtime error log.
Screen Description
Figure 3-19 shows the Platform Configuration screen.
Figure 3-19 Platform Configuration Screen
Parameters
PCH SATA Configuration Configures PCH SATA.
PCH sSATA Configuration Configures PCH sSATA.
USB Configuration Configures USB.
Miscellaneous Configuration Configures miscellaneous items.
Server ME Configuration Configures the server management engine.
Runtime Error Logging Configures runtime error logs.
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3.3.1 PCH SATA Configuration/PCH sSATA
Configuration
Function
The PCH sSATA Configuration and PCH SATA Configuration screens are used to
configure onboard sSATA and SATA ports.
Screen Description
Figure 3-20 and Figure 3-21 shows the screens, respectively. As the two screens are
similar, we will only introduce the drive configuration of onboard SATA ports in PCH
SATA Configuration.
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The number of displayed SATA/sSATA ports is subject to the actual model.
Parameters

Indicates whether to enable the SATA controller.
SATA Available options:
Enabled
Controller  Enabled
 Disabled
Configures the SATA mode. Available options:
 AHCI: The serial ATA advanced host controller
interface (AHCI), which emulates a drive as a
SATA drive, requires the SATA drive driver,
Configure
and supports hot swapping. AHCI
SATA as
 RAID: The Redundant Arrays of Independent
Disks (RAID) technology, which can combine
multiple independent physical drives into a
single logical drive in different ways.
Information about the drive connected with SATA
SATA N ----
port N.
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Indicates whether to enable the SATA port.
Available options:
Port-N Enabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
3.3.2 USB Configuration

Function
The USB Configuration screen is used to configure whether to enable onboard USB
ports.
Screen Description
Figure 3-22 shows the USB Configuration screen.
Figure 3-22 USB Configuration Screen
The displayed USB ports are subject to the actual model.
Parameters
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Indicates whether to enable the front, rear, and
onboard USB (depending on the silkscreen
information, such as Onboard USB0 (J116) 2.0).
Available options:
 Enabled
USB N  Disabled Enabled
Note:
Different USB configurations may be displayed
depending on the server used. For security
reasons, we recommend that you set unused USB
ports to Disabled.
3.3.3 Miscellaneous Configuration

Function
The Miscellaneous Configuration screen is used to configure the settings of
miscellaneous items.
Screen Description
Figure 3-23 shows the Miscellaneous Configuration screen.
Figure 3-23 Miscellaneous Configuration Screen
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Parameters
Default
Value
Sets the power-up state of the AC power supply.
Available options:
Restore AC
 Power On Power Off
Power Loss
 Power Off
 Last State
Determines when to send IPMI commands via the
KCS API. Available options:
KCS Access
 Allow All: Always. Allow All
Control Policy
 Restricted: Until the BIOS DONE signal is sent.
 Deny All: Never.
A prompt option, whose value is automatically
updated during startup. The value will be
PFR Supported ----
displayed as Yes or No depending on whether the
platform supports PFR.
3.3.4 Server ME Configuration

Function
The Server ME Configuration screen displays the server ME information and allows
you to configure the server ME.
Screen Description
Figure 3-24 shows the Server ME Configuration screen.
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Figure 3-24 Server ME Configuration Screen
Parameters
Default
Value
General ME Configuration ---- ----
Oper. Firmware Version The version of the ME operating firmware. ----
Recovery Firmware Version The version of the ME backup firmware. ----
ME Firmware Status #1 The value of ME firmware status #1. ----
ME Firmware Status #2 The value of ME firmware status #2. ----
Current State The current state. ----
Error code The error code. ----
Recovery Cause The recovery cause. N/A
The height of the platform above the sea
Altitude level, in meters, represented by a 8000
hexadecimal number.
MTCP bus owner location on PCIe: [15:8]
MCTP Bus Owner bus, [7:3] device, [2:0] function. If all 0
zeros, this option is disabled.
Server ME Firmware The list of ME firmware features of the
----
Features list server.
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3.3.5 Runtime Error Logging
Function
On the Runtime Error Logging screen, you can configure features such as fault
diagnosis, log collection, and the RAS mode.
Screen Description
Figure 3-25 shows the Runtime Error Logging screen.
Figure 3-25 Runtime Error Logging Screen
Parameters
Default
Value
Configures system error logging. When this function is
enabled, the errors of key components will be
System
collected and logged. Available options: Enabled
Errors
 Enabled
 Disabled
Fault Collects error information. Available options:
Diagnosis  Enabled Disabled
Support  Disabled
System Selects the system RAS mode. Available options: Enterprise
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Default
Value
RAS Mode  Enterprise
Select  Cloud
 Custom
Note:
When Enterprise is selected, correctable errors are
handled by BIOS with priority. When Cloud is selected,
correctable errors are handled by OS.
3.4 Socket Configuration

Function
The Socket Configuration screen is used to configure the settings of options
including processors and memories.
Screen Description
Figure 3-26 shows the Socket Configuration screen.
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Parameters
Processor Configuration Configures the processor.
Common RefCode Configuration Configures the common Reference Code.
Uncore Configuration Configures the Uncore.
Memory Configuration Configures the memory.
IIO Configuration Configures the IIO.
Advanced Power Management Configures the advanced power
Configuration management.
3.4.1 Processor Configuration

Function
The Processor Configuration screen is used to configure the settings of processors.
Screen Description
Figure 3-27 and Figure 3-28 show the Processor Configuration screens.
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Parameters
Default
Value
Processor BSP Processor information submenus and processor
----
Revision, etc. details.
Controls whether to enable all cores of each CPU.
Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
Active Cores Per
Note: Disabled
CPU
When this option is enabled, the option Core
Disabled Bitmap (Hex) displays the number of
enabled CPU cores. 0 means to enable all cores
and each CPU is enabled with at least one core.
Active Cores Sets the number of enabled CPU cores. This
(available when option is available when Active Cores Per CPU is
Active Cores Per set to Disabled. When you enter the number of
CPU is set to CPU cores that you want to enable, the Help
Disabled, and its information will display the valid value that can 0
value affects the be set for this option and the maximum number
value of of physical cores of the CPU based on the CPU
Available conditions.
Bitmap) The default value 0 indicates to enable all cores.
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Default
Value
Indicates whether to enable the hyper-threading
technology. When this function is enabled, a
physical CPU will have two logical threads for
Hyper-Threading
data processing, which helps improve the overall Enabled
[ALL]
system performance. Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
Indicates whether to enable the backup core to
Core Failover (for replace the core that failed BIST. Available
two-socket options: Enabled
servers)  Enabled
 Disabled
Indicates whether to enable the maximum CPUID
value limit. Available options:
Max CPUID Value  Enabled
Disabled
Limit  Disabled
Enable this option if the operating system does
not support CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
Indicates whether to enable hardware
prefetching. Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
Note:
Hardware
Hardware prefetching is to prefetch instructions Enabled
Prefetcher
or data from the memory module to the L2 cache
before the CPU processes these instructions or
data. This reduces the memory read time and
helps eliminate potential bottlenecks, improving
system performance.
Indicates whether to disable L2 RFO prefetching.
L2 RFO Prefetch Available options:
Disabled
Disable  Enabled
 Disabled
Indicates whether to enable adjacent cache
 Enabled
 Disabled
Adjacent Cache
Note: Enabled
Prefetch
If this function is enabled, the computer
intelligently identifies and prefetches data
adjacent to the data that is being accessed. This
function helps accelerate data access.
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Default
Value
Indicates whether to enable DCU streamer
prefetcher. Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
Note:
DCU Streamer This data cache unit (DCU) streamer prefetcher is
Enabled
Prefetcher an L1 data cache prefetcher, which detects
multiple loads from the same cache line done
within a time limit, in order to then prefetch the
next line from the L2 cache or the main memory
into the L1 cache based on the assumption that
the next cache line will also be needed.
Indicates whether to enable DCU IP prefetcher.
Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
DCU IP
Note: Enabled
Prefetcher
The DCU IP prefetcher is an L1 cache prefetcher,
which determines whether to prefetch the next
data from the L2 cache or the main memory into
the L1 cache based on the load history.
Disable
(for
four-sock
Indicates whether to enable LLC prefetcher for all et
threads. Available options: servers)
LLC Prefetcher
 Enabled Enabled
 Disabled (for
two-sock
et
servers)
Sets the DCU mode. Available options:
 Normal: The normal mode.
DCU Mode Normal
 Mirror-Mode: The mirror mode (for
two-socket servers).
Indicates whether to enable the extended
advanced programmable interrupt controller
(APIC). Available options:
Extended APIC  Enabled Disabled
 Disabled
Note:
VT-d support is required to extend APIC functions.
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Default
Value
When you set Extended APIC to Enabled and
VT-d to Disabled, some operating systems cannot
handle Interrupt correctly without using VT-d
Interrupt Remapping. Therefore, when Extended
APIC is set to Enabled, we recommend that you
also set VT-d to Enabled.
When the total number of CPU cores (threads) you
configured exceeds 256, we recommend that you
enable the extended APIC function so that the OS
can support the multi-core CPU more efficiently.
Indicates whether to enable the Intel Trusted
Enable Intel(R) Execution Technology. Available options:
Disabled
TXT  Enabled
 Disabled
Indicates whether to enable the Intel Virtual
Machine Extensions (VMX) technology. Available
options:
 Enabled
VMX  Disabled
(unavailable Note:
when Enable VMX is a virtualization extension provided by Intel Enabled
Intel(R) TXT is 64 or IA-32 architecture virtualization technology.
set to Enabled) When this option is enabled, the Intel 64 or IA-32
platform can serve as multiple virtual systems (or
virtual machines). In this case, each virtual
machine can run operating systems and
applications in a separate isolation zone.
Indicates whether to enable Safer Mode
Extensions (SMX). Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
Enable SMX
Note:
(unavailable
SMX provides a programming interface for system
when Enable Disabled
software to set up a measurable environment in
Intel(R) TXT is
the platform in order to support the trusted
set to Enabled)
decision-making of end users. The measurement
and protection mechanisms used in the
measurable environment require Intel(R) TXT
support.
Indicates whether to enable AES instructions.
AES-NI Available options: Enabled
 Enabled
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Default
Value
 Disabled
Note:
This option controls whether the CPU supports
AES instructions. These instructions are mainly
used in virtualization systems. Enabling this
option improves system performance.
Indicates whether to enable TSC reset during hot
TSC Reset (for
restart. Available options:
two-socket Disabled
 Enabled
servers)
 Disabled
Disabled
(for
four-sock
Indicates whether to limit the CPU physical
Limit CPU PA to et
address to 46 bits to support the legacy Hyper-V
46 bits (for servers)
technology. Available options:
two-socket Enabled
 Enabled
servers) (for
 Disabled
two-sock
et
servers)
Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT) is a collection of security functions.

It uses specific Intel CPUs, dedicated hardware, and related firmware to set up an
environment that is trusted from startup. On this basis, it provides system
software with multiple methods to implement data protection and establish a
secure system.
1. PSMI Configuration
Function
The PSMI Configuration screen is used to configure the settings of the power
supply management interface (PSMI).
Screen Description
Figure 3-29 shows the PSMI Configuration screen.
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Figure 3-29 PSMI Configuration Screen
Parameters
Default
Value
Indicates whether to enable the global PSMI.
Global PSMI Available options:
Enabled
Enable  Enabled
 Disabled
The PSMI Configuration screen for each Socket.
Socket (0-n)
This option is available only when Global PSMI ----
Configuration
Enable is set to Enabled.
3.4.2 Common RefCode Configuration

Function
The Common RefCode Configuration screen is used to configure the common
settings.
Screen Description
Figure 3-30 shows the Common RefCode Configuration screen.
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Figure 3-30 Common RefCode Configuration Screen
Parameters

Sets the high base address of MMIO.
Available options:
 56T
 40T
 32T
 24T
 16T
 4T
 2T
32T
 1T
MMIO High (4T for NF5488M6/
 512G
Base NF5468M5/NF5688M5
Note:
by default)
Generally, the value of this option
should be greater than the total
capacity of the physical memory of
the current server. Otherwise,
memory initialization may fail. If the
value of the option is less than the
total capacity of the physical memory
of the server, you will see a less
memory capacity in the OS than the
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actual memory capacity due to the
MMIO High Base limit. In some cases,
select a small value of this option to
be compatible with certain boards,
especially in Legacy mode.
Sets the high granularity size of
MMIO, which equals to the size of the
MMIO resources allocated by each
stack by default. Available options:
 1G
64G
MMIO High  4G
(1024G for NF5488M6/
Granularity  16G
NF5468M5/NF5688M5
Size  64G
by default)
 256G
 1024G
Note:
When MMIO High Base is set to 56T,
you must not set this option to 1024G.
Indicates whether to enable Numa.
Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
Note:
Non-uniform memory access (Numa)
Numa is a memory sharing architecture. If it Enabled
is enabled, CPUs can access each
other's memories. Accessing local
memory features short latency and
high bandwidth, whereas accessing
other CPU memory has higher latency
and lower bandwidth performance.
In the ACPI table, physical Numa
nodes are divided into virtual Numa
Virtual nodes of uniform size to improve the
Numa (for performance of Windows with CPUs of
Disabled
two-socket more than 64 logical processors.
servers) Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
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Configures UMA-based clustering.
Available options:
UMA-Based  Disable (All2All)
Clustering  Hemisphere (2-clusters)
(for Note: Hemisphere (2-clusters)
two-socket These options are available only
servers) when SNC is disabled. If SNC is
enabled, BIOS will automatically
disable UMA-based clusters.
3.4.3 Uncore Configuration

Function
The Uncore Configuration screen is used to configure the settings of Uncore.
Screen Description
Figure 3-31 shows the Uncore Configuration screen.
Figure 3-31 Uncore Configuration Screen
Parameters
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Default
Value
Uncore General A menu to control general Uncore
----
Configuration functions.
1. Uncore General Configuration
Function
The Uncore General Configuration screen is used to configure the settings of
general Uncore functions.
Screen Description
Figure 3-32 shows the Uncore General Configuration screen.
Figure 3-32 Uncore General Configuration Screen
Parameters

Uncore The Uncore status submenu which displays the
----
Status current UPI link status.
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Sets degrade precedence. Available options:
 Topology Precedence
 Feature Precedence
Degrade Topology
Note:
Precedence Precedence
If system options are in conflict, choose
Topology Precedence to degrade features, or
Feature Precedence to degrade topology.
When the system can be downgraded to the 4S
1L full connection or 4S 2L ring topology, select
Degraded 4S 4S Fully
Degraded 4S Topology Preference. Available
Topology Connect
options:
Preference (Single Link)
 4S Fully Connect (Single Link)
 4S Ring (Dual Link)
Sets the link speed mode. Available options:
Link Speed
 Slow Fast
Mode
 Fast
Selects the link frequency. Available options:
 Auto
 9.6GT/s
 10.4GT/s
Link  11.2GT/s (for two-socket servers)
Frequency Note: Auto
Select Auto indicates the maximum link frequency
supported by the current configuration can be
obtained. Setting the link frequency to a low
speed reduces power consumption but affects
system performance.
Indicates whether to enable the L0p
power-saving function. Available options:
 Disabled
Link L0p
Enable
 Auto
Note:
The default value of Auto is Enabled.
Indicates whether to enable the L1
power-saving function. Available options:
 Disabled
Link L1
Enable
 Auto
Note:
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Indicates whether to enable the UPI failover
support. Available options:
 Disabled
UPI Failover
 Enabled Enabled
Support
 Auto
Note:
Indicates whether to enable XPT remote
XPT Remote
 Disabled
Prefetch (for
 Enabled Auto
two-socket
 Auto
servers)
Note: Whether the value of Auto is Enabled is
determined by the CPU model.
Indicates whether to enable KTI prefetching.
Available options:
 Enabled
KTI Prefetch  Disabled Enabled
 Auto
Note:
Sets TOR threshold - Loctorem empty threshold.
Available options:
Loctorem  Disabled
Thresholds  Auto Auto
Normal  Low
 Medium
 High
Sets TOR threshold - Loctorem empty threshold.
Available options:
Loctorem  Disabled
Thresholds  Auto Auto
Empty  Low
 Medium
 High
Legacy VGA Sets the number of legacy VGAs. Value range:
0
Socket 0 - 3.
Indicates whether to enable SplitLock. Available
options:
 Disabled
SplitLock Disabled
 Enabled
 Auto
Note:
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Indicates whether to enable Sub NUMA
clustering for CPUs of four-socket servers.
SNC (Sub Available options:
NUMA) (for  Disabled: Does not support SNC.
Disabled
four-socket  Enabled: Supports Full SNC (2-clusters) and
servers) 1-way IMC interleave.
 Auto: Supports 1-cluster or 2-clusters
depending on IMC interleave.
Indicates whether to enable Sub NUMA
clustering for CPUs of two-socket servers.
SNC (Sub Available options:
NUMA) (for  Disabled: Supports 1-cluster (with XPT/KTI
Disabled
two-socket prefetching enabled) and 4-way IMC
servers) interleaving.
 Enable SNC2 (2-clusters): Supports
2-clusters and 2-way IMC interleaving.
Indicates whether to enable XPT prefetching.
Available options:
 Disabled
XPT Prefetch  Enabled Enabled
 Auto
Note:
D2K Credit Selects an available D2K VNA BL credit level for
configuration another distribution:
(for  Low Medium
four-socket  Medium
servers)  High
Selects a CHA snoop throttle level:
 Disabled
Snoop
 Low
Throttle Auto
 Medium
Configuration
 High
 Auto
Legacy VGA Sets the number of legacy VGA stacks. Value
0
Stack range: 0 - 6.
Indicates whether to enable PCIe remote P2P
PCIe Remote
relaxed ordering. Available options:
P2P Relaxed
 Disabled: The hardware will enforce the
Ordering (for Disabled
P2P write sequence.
two-socket
 Enabled: The software determines the
servers)
relaxed P2P write sequence.
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3.4.4 Memory Configuration
Function
The Memory Configuration screen is used to configure the settings of memories.
Screen Description
Figure 3-33 shows the Memory Configuration screen.
Figure 3-33 Memory Configuration Screen
Parameters

Sets whether to enforce POR. Available
options:
 POR
 Disabled
Note:
Enforce POR POR
POR (Plan of Record) refers to the plan of
limiting the operating frequency of DDR4
provided by Intel. If the value of this option
is set to POR, the system will set the DDR4
memory frequency in accordance with POR.
STEP DRAM Indicates whether to enable the Samsung Disabled
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Test (for TestBIOS & Enhanced PPR (STEP) function.
four-socket Available options:
servers)  Disabled
 Enabled
Operation
Sets the operation mode. Available options:
Mode (for
 Test and Repair Test and Repair
four-socket
 Test Only
servers)
SmartTest (for
 Disabled
four-socket Disabled
 Enabled
servers)
SmartTest PPR
(for
four-socket
servers and
 Disabled
available Enabled
 Enabled
when
SmartTest is
set to
Enabled)
Enforce
Sets whether to enforce memory population
Population
POR. Available options: Enforce
POR (available
 Disable Enforcement Supported
when Enforce
 Enforce Supported Populations Populations
POR is set to
 Enforce Validated Populations
POR)
Sets the memory frequency. Available
options:
 Auto
 1866
 2133
 2400
Memory
 2666 Auto
Frequency
 2933
 3200
Note:
Auto indicates the default or the maximum
memory frequency, whichever is smaller, is
selected.
Indicates whether to enable PMem data
Data
scrambling. Available options:
Scrambling for Enabled
 Enabled
PMem
 Disabled
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Indicates whether to enable DDR4/5 data
Data
scrambling. Available options:
Scrambling for Enabled
 Enabled
DDR4/5
 Disabled
Allow Memory Indicates whether to allow memory to train
Training correctable errors. Available options:
Disabled
Correctable  Enabled
Error  Disabled
Allow Memory Indicates whether to allow memory to test
Test correctable errors. Available options:
Enabled
Correctable  Enabled
Error  Disabled
Sets whether to enable Asynchronous Dram
Refresh (ADR). When this option is enabled,
memory data can be protected from loss in
Enable ADR the case of power supply exceptions. Enabled
Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
Indicates whether to enable the legacy ADR
Legacy ADR mode. Available options:
Disabled
Mode  Enabled
 Disabled
Sets the minimum memory size allocated for
the system only when JEDEC NVDIMM exists.
Minimum Available options:
System  2GB 2GB
Memory Size  4GB
 6GB
 8GB
NVDIMM
Sets the energy policy for NVDIMMs.
Energy Policy
Available options:
(for Device-Managed
 Device-Managed
two-socket
 Host-Managed
servers)
Specifies the Data Save Mode for ADR.
Available options:
ADR Data Save
 Disabled NVDIMMs
Mode
 Batterybacked DIMMs
 NVDIMMs
Indicates whether to enable Erase-Arm
Erase-Arm
NVDIMMs. Available options: Enabled
NVDIMMs
 Enabled
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 Disabled
Indicates whether to enable restoring of
Restore NVDIMMs switch. Available options:
Enabled
NVDIMMs  Enabled
 Disabled
Controls if NVDIMMs are interleaved
Interleave together or not. Available options:
Enabled
NVDIMMs  Enabled
 Disabled
SPD-SMBUS Controls whether the CPU can access SPD
Access (for SMBUS. Available options:
Lock
two-socket  Lock
servers only)  UnLock
Indicates whether to enable SPD print
switch. Available options:
SPD Print Disabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
Controls the SPD print length. Available
SPD Print
options:
Length
Auto
(available
 256 Bytes Auto
when SPD
 512 Bytes
Print is set to
Note:
Enabled)
The default value of Auto is 512 Bytes.
The Cmd setup/maintenance percentage
Cmd Setup %
offset, which is used for subsequent cmd 50
Offset
training results. Value range: 0 - 100.
Indicates whether to enable Memory
Periodic Rcomp cycles. Available options:
Periodic  Auto
Rcomp (for  Enabled
Auto
two-socket  Disabled
servers) Note:
Auto uses the value of the CSR MemComp
comp_disable register by default.
Periodic Selects Memory Periodic Rcomp interval.
Rcomp Interval Available options:
(for  10.24us
two-socket  20.48us
671.08864 ms
servers only,  40.96us
unavailable  163.84us
when Periodic  327.68us
Rcomp is set  655.36us
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to Disabled)  1310.72us
 2621.44us
 5242.88us
 10.48576ms
 20.67152ms
 41.94304ms
 83.88608ms
 167.77216ms
 335.54432ms
 671.08864 ms
The memory topology submenu, which
Memory
displays the details of in-place memory ----
Topology
modules.
Memory Map The memory map submenu. ----
Memory RAS The submenu for memory RAS
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Configuration configuration.
1. Memory Map
Function
The Memory Map screen is used to set the memory mode.
Screen Description
Figure 3-34 shows the Memory Map screen.
Figure 3-34 Memory Map Screen
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Parameters
Default
Value
Volatile Memory Mode
(unavailable for
Sets the volatile memory mode. Available
four-socket servers,
options:
and unavailable for 2LM
 1LM
two-socket servers
 2LM
when Numa is set to
Disabled)
AppDirect cache Indicates whether to enable cache for
(unavailable when memory. Available options:
Disabled
Volatile Memory Mode  Enabled
is set to 1LM)  Disabled
Indicates whether to enable eADR
Support. Available options:
 Auto
eADR Support  Enabled Disabled
 Disabled
Note:
The default value of Auto is Disabled.
CPU Cache Flush Mode Sets how to flush the CPU cache when
(available when eADR eADR is enabled. Available options:
Serial
Support is set to  Serial
Enabled)  Parallel
1LM Memory Interleave
Granularity (for Sets the 1LM memory interleaving 256B
four-socket servers interval. Available options: Target,
and available only  256B Target, 256B Channel 256B
when Volatile Memory  64B Target, 64B Channel Channel
Mode is set to 1LM)
2. Memory RAS Configuration
Function
The Memory RAS Configuration screen is used to configure the settings of memory
RAS.
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Screen Description
Figure 3-35 shows the Memory RAS Configuration screen.
Figure 3-35 Memory RAS Configuration Screen
Parameters

Indicates whether to enable 48B
NEW SDDC Mode
SDDC ECC. Available options:
(for two-socket Enabled
 Enabled
servers)
 Disabled
Indicates whether to enable Pcode
Enable Pcode WA WA for the SAI policy group. Available
for SAI PG (for options: Disabled
two-socket servers)  Enabled
 Disabled
Sets the mirror mode. Available
options:
Mirror Mode  Disabled
(unavailable when  Full Mirror Mode
Disabled
ADDDC Sparing is  Partial Mirror Mode
set to Enabled) Note:
Full Mirror Mode sets the entire 1LM
memory as a mirror, and therefore
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the memory capacity will be reduced
by half. Partial Mirror Mode sets part
of the memory as a mirror. If Rank
Sparing is enabled, Partial Mirror
Mode will not work. XPT Prefetch will
always be disabled in the two modes.
Selects the size of the SAD to create
Partial Mirror 1 Size
(in G).
(GB) (available
Note that the mirror size must be less
when Mirror Mode 0
than half of the total memory size.
is set to Partial
0-X (where X is half of the total
Mirror Mode)
memory size)
Mirror TAD0
(available when
Mirror Mode is not Indicates whether to enable the TAD0
set to Full Mirror mode. Available options:
Disabled
Mode and  Enabled
unavailable when  Disabled
ADDDC Sparing is
set to Enabled)
UEFI ARM Mirror
(available when
Indicates whether to enable the UEFI
Mirror Mode is set
ARM mirror mode. Available options:
to Disabled and Disabled
 Enabled
unavailable when
 Disabled
ADDDC Sparing is
set to Enabled)
ARM Mirror
Specifies the percentage of the UEFI
percentage
ARM mirror. 5000 indicates 50%.
(available when 0
Value range:
UEFI ARM Mirror is
0 - 5000.
set to Enabled)
Indicates whether to enable memory
Memory Rank
rank sparing. Available options:
Sparing (for
 Enabled
four-socket servers,
 Disabled
available when
Note:
Mirror Mode is set
When this option is enabled, a Rank Disabled
to Disabled, UEFI
can be used as a backup for other
ARM Mirror is set to
Ranks in the same channel. If a Rank
Disabled, and
becomes faulty, it can be replaced by
AEP/BPS is not
another idle Rank in the same
present)
memory channel, and the data of the
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faulty Rank will be copied to the
replacement Rank.
Multi Rank Sparing
Selects the number of spare memory
(for four-socket
ranks. Available options:
servers and
 One Rank: Two or more ranks are
available when Two Rank
required in the channel.
Memory Rank
 Two Rank: Four or more ranks
Sparing is set to
are required in the channel.
Enabled)
Sets the memory correctable error
flood policy:
Memory Correctable
 Disabled: Do not flood. Frequency
Error Flood Policy
 Once: Flood once.
 Frequency: Flood multiple times.
Indicates whether to enable Adaptive
Double Device Data Correction
Sparing (ADDDC).
Available options:
ADDDC Sparing  Enabled
(available when  Disabled
AEP/BPS is not Note:
present and If enabled, when correctable memory Disabled
Memory Rank errors are detected during operation,
Sparing is set to BIOS can only perform replacement of
Disabled) invalid memory area twice and
backup once in a memory channel.
We recommend that you enable this
parameter for better performance
and enable it for better reliability.
Plus One (available Indicates whether to enable SDDC+1.
when Memory Rank Available options:
Disabled
Sparing is set to  Enabled
Disabled)  Disabled
Enable ADDDC Error
Indicates whether to enable ADDDC
Inject (available
error injection. Available options:
when ADDDC Enabled
 Enabled
Sparing is set to
 Disabled
Enabled)
Indicates whether to enable NGN Die
sparing. Available options:
Set NGN Die Sparing Enabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
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Indicates whether to switch the
ECC mode switch memory controller from mode A to
(for four-socket mode B. Available options: Enabled
 Disabled
Indicates whether to enable memory
inspection. Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
 Enable at End of POST
Note: Enable at End of
Patrol Scrub
If enabled, the memory inspection POST
function is available to handle
correctable errors in the memory
module in a timely manner to prevent
correctable errors from accumulating
into uncorrectable errors.
Sets the memory inspection interval
(in hour). The value ranges from 0 to
Patrol Scrub Interval 24. 24
The value 0 indicates automatic
memory inspection.
Sets the memory inspection address
Patrol Scrub
mode. Available options: System Physical
Address Mode (for
 System Physical Address Address
four-socket servers)
 Reverse Address
Indicates whether to downgrade an
Patrol Scrub Error uncorrectable Patrol Scrub error to a
Downgrade (for correctable error. Available options: Enabled
four-socket servers)  Enabled
 Disabled
3.4.5 IIO Configuration

Function
The IIO Configuration screen is used to configure PCIe slots.
Screen Description
Figure 3-36 shows the IIO Configuration screen.
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Figure 3-36 IIO Configuration Screen
Parameters

The submenu for Socket N configuration,
which is used to configure the Link speed,
Max Payload Size, ASPM, and other settings
Socket N
of the device connecting to the PCIe port for ----
Configuration
CPU0. It also displays the link status,
maximum link rate, and current link rate of
the current PCIe port.
The submenu for Intel VT-d technology
Intel VT for configuration. You can enable Intel VT-d to
Directed I/O improve system security and reliability and ----
(VT-d) enhance the performance of I/O devices in
the virtual environment.
Intel VMD The submenu for Intel VMD technology. You
Technology (for can enable VMD for each PStack in each ----
the UEFI mode) CPU.
IIO Global
Performance The submenu for IIO performance tuning. ----
Tuning
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Retimer Indicates whether to enable the Retimer
workaround (for workaround. Available options:
No
two-socket  No: Disable
servers)  Yes: Enable
Indicates whether to enable NTB link
training. Available options:
 Disabled
NTB Link Train  Enabled
Auto
by BIOS  Auto
Note:
If Auto is selected, the value will be
adjusted based on the CPU model.
Sets the delay before link training starts.
Available options:
 No Delay
Delay before link  100ms
No delay
training  300ms
 500ms
 1s
 2s
Indicates whether to enable global PCIe hot
swapping. Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
PCIe Hot Plug  Auto (for four-socket servers) Enabled
 Manual (for four-socket servers)
Note:
If set to Auto, not all HotPlug registers will
be enabled, which is equivalent to Disabled.
Indicates whether to enable CbDma
CbDma MultiCast for verification. Available options:
Enabled
MultiCast Enable  Enabled
 Disabled
Indicates whether to support PCIe ASPM.
Available options:
 Disabled
 Per-Port: Controls each port
PCI-E ASPM
separately. Disabled
Support (Global)
 L1 Only
Note:
The PCIe device must support the ASPM
function natively.
PCIe 10-bit Tag Indicates whether to enable or disable PCIe Disabled
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Enable 10-bit tag support. Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
Sets the PCIe maximum read request size.
Available options:
 Auto
 128B
 256B
PCIe Max Read  512B
Auto
Request Size  1024B
 2048B
 4096B
Note:
If it is set to Auto, the maximum value is
4096B by default.
Disabled (for
Indicates whether to enable PCIe PTM. two-socket
Available options: servers)
PCIe PTM Enable
 Enabled Enabled (for
 Disabled four-socket
servers)
1. Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Function
The Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) screen is used to configure Intel VT-d features.
Screen Description
Figure 3-37 shows the Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) screen.
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Figure 3-37 Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Screen
Parameters

Indicates whether to enable the VT-d function to
allow multiple virtual machines to access the
same physical I/O device, therefore improving Enabled (for
the performance of the virtual machines. two-socket
Intel® VT for
Available options: servers)
Directed I/O
 Enabled Disabled (for
(VT-d)
 Disabled four-socket
Note: servers)
The following options appear when Intel® VT for
Directed I/O (VT-d) is set to Enabled.
Indicates whether to enable VT-d interrupt
remapping for directional I/O. Available
Interrupt
options: Enabled
Remapping
 Enabled
 Disabled
Indicates whether to enable extended VT-d
Posted interrupt remapping to temporarily store
Interrupt (for mappable interrupt requests to the physical
Enabled
four-socket memory. Available options:
 Disabled
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Indicates whether to enable ATS. Available
ATS (for
options:
four-socket Enabled
 Enabled
servers)
 Disabled
Coherency
Support Indicates whether to enable coherency support.
(Non-Isoch) Available options:
Enabled
(for  Enabled
four-socket  Disabled
servers)
2. Intel VMD Technology
Function
The Intel VMD Technology screen is used to configure the VMD features of the PCIe
port. This function is unavailable in Legacy mode but available in UEFI mode.
Screen Description
Figure 3-38 shows the Intel VMD Technology screen.
Figure 3-38 Intel VMD Technology Screen
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Default
Value
Intel® VMD for Volume The Intel Volume
Management Device on Socket Management Device ----
n (n: number of CPUs) configuration menu.
Figure 3-39 Intel® VMD for Volume Management Device on Socket n Screen
Parameters

Indicates whether to enable VMD.
Available options:
 Enabled
Enable/Disable
 Disabled Disabled
VMD
Note:
After Enable/Disable VMD is enabled, the
following options appear.
VMD port x ( x=A Indicates whether to enable the VMD
Disabled
to D, and its feature for VMD port x. Available options:
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availability  Enabled
depends on the  Disabled
hardware
design)
Indicates whether to enable VMD
Hot Plug hot-swapping. Available options:
Disabled
Capable  Enabled
 Disabled
CfgBar Size The size of VMD Bar. Value range: 20 - 27. 25
The attribute of VMD Bar. Available
options:
64-bit
CfgBar attribute  32-bit non-prefetchable
prefetchable
 64-bit non-prefetchable
 64-bit prefetchable
The size of memory Bar1. Value range: 20
MemBar1 size 25
- 39.
The MemBar2 attribute. Available
options:
MemBar1 32-bit
attribute non-prefetchable
The size of memory Bar1. Value range: 20 -
MemBar2 size 20
39.
The MemBar2 attribute. Available
options:
MemBar2 64-bit
attribute non-prefetchable
The VMD port that connects to the NVMe SSD should be configured. Do not set the
VMD feature of other PCIe ports to Enabled whenever possible; otherwise, the
devices connected to the appropriate PCIe slots may become unrecognizable.
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3.4.6 Advanced Power Management Configuration
Function
The Advanced Power Management Configuration screen is used to configure the
settings of CPU power management. Table 3-35 describes the parameters, and
Figure 3-40 shows the Advanced Power Management Configuration screen.
Screen Description
Figure 3-40 Advanced Power Management Configuration Screen
Parameters
Default
Value
The power/performance configuration.
Available options:
 High Performance Compute
 Balance/Energy Efficiency
Power/Performance
 Power Saving Custom
Profile
 Low Latency
 OLTP
 Virtualization
 Custom
The submenu for CPU P status control ----
CPU P State Control
configuration
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Default
Value
Hardware PM State The submenu for hardware PM status control ----
Control configuration
The submenu for CPU C status control ----
CPU C State Control
configuration
Package C State The submenu for Package C status control ----
Control configuration
CPU-Advanced PM The submenu for CPU performance and ----
Tuning power-saving adjustment
SOCKET RAPL Config The submenu for Socket RAPL configuration ----
1. Power/Performance Profile
Function
Power/Performance Profile provides 7 typical energy efficiency scenarios. By
configuring an energy efficiency scenario, you can complete the setup of relevant
BIOS parameters with one click. The BIOS settings of each energy efficiency
scenario are specified according to the benchmark test outcomes, feature test tools
(e.g. virtualization scenarios), and some typical cases in the practical application of
different customers. The BIOS parameters work well for optimizing typical
operating scenarios, and can significantly help optimize the real-life operating
scenarios. With a focus on practical application, the energy efficiency scenario
configuration also takes into account the functionality, performance, energy saving,
and stability, so as to better satisfy the actual demands of various application
scenarios.
Note that the mainstream benchmark tests are performed in an operating scenario
different from the real-life one, including comprehensive benchmark tests like
Linpack, Spec benchmark tests, and TPC benchmark tests that simulate a real
runtime environment. Due to different load capacities and applications, real-life
operation scenarios differ in their emphasis on performance, energy saving, and
reliability. To achieve the optimal effect, fine tuning is required based on realities.
 High Performance Compute: A traditional high performance computing

scenario, which typically involves large-scale scientific computing and
engineering computing. It features high load capacity, multithreading, low
latency, high CPU and memory utilization, and low IO utilization. This
configuration may not work well in the low-load and single-threaded
scenarios that are insensitive to latency. In this case, the energy-saving options
will be disabled to obtain higher CPU frequency and memory throughput.
However, these options are often required in low-load scenarios to make the
idle cores enter the C6 status. In this way, the active single core can obtain
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extra power and cooling performance to maintain a high frequency operating
state for better performance and durability.
 Balance/Energy Efficiency: A scenario that balances performance and energy

saving for a higher energy efficiency ratio. It enables energy-saving options for
a higher efficiency while minimizing the impact on performance. It is suitable
for most regular applications to facilitate energy saving without compromising
the performance.
 Power Saving: Intended for scenarios with a higher requirement on energy

consumption. In this scenario, a majority of energy-saving options are enabled
to maximize the energy-saving performance, thus reducing the power
consumption when the system is in an idle status. When the system starts
running with load, it may have some latency while exiting the energy-saving
mode. During on-load operation, some components will enter the
energy-saving mode after a long-time inactivity. However, these components
may also have some latency while exiting the energy-saving mode when they
are being accessed. When the system is running with high load, the
components cannot enter the energy-saving mode with the power
consumption similar to the condition when the energy-saving options are
disabled.
 Low Latency: Intended for scenarios with a strict requirement on latency, such
as real-time operating systems. For handling multi-threaded on-load
operations with heavy computation workload and long duration, the average
computation speed should be considered with priority. To achieve a high
average computation speed, the energy-saving options sometimes need to be
enabled to maintain balance between cores in terms of power consumption
and cooling performance. For handling unexpected and transient load,
response speed should be prioritized. In this scenario, the energy-saving
options and other management features that may cause latency will be
disabled. Besides, the CPU will maintain the max frequency to ensure the
highest response speed when it is in the idle state.
 OLTP (Online Transaction Processing): A highly concurrent scenario like the

online data transmission service, which mainly handles smaller transactions
and queries. Typical OLTP systems include e-commerce, banking, and security
trading systems. As an important indicator, the request response time depends
on a high speed in both database access and computation processing, and a
balance between the peak speed of CPU and the memory/IO throughput.
 Virtualization: A virtualization scenario, where all virtualization functions will be

enabled, and the relevant options will be set to better support virtualization.
 Custom: A scenario where users can customize the settings as needed to

achieve better results.
The default values for the options of different energy efficiency scenarios in
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Power/Performance Profile also vary.
Parameters
The default values for the options of different energy efficiency scenarios are
shown in Table 3-36 and Table 3-37.
Table 3-36 Default Values for Options in Different Energy Efficiency Scenarios
High
Balance/Energy
Parameter Performance Power Saving
Efficiency
Compute
Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Disabled Disabled
Adjacent Cache
Enabled Disabled Disabled
Prefetch
DCU Streamer
Prefetcher
DCU IP Prefetcher Enabled Disabled Disabled
Hyper-Threading [ALL] Enabled Enabled Disabled
Turbo Mode Enabled Enabled Disabled
SNC (Sub NUMA) (for Enable SNC2 Enable SNC2
Disabled
two-socket servers) (2-clusters) (2-clusters)
SNC (Sub NUMA) (for
Enabled Enabled Disabled
KTI Prefetch Enabled Auto Disabled
Numa Enabled Enabled Enabled
Energy Efficient Turbo Disabled Enabled Disabled
Page Policy Adaptive Adaptive Closed
Hardware P-States Disabled Native Mode Native Mode
Static Turbo Mode Disabled Disabled Disabled
Patrol Scrub Disabled Enabled Enabled
Enhanced Halt State
Disabled Enabled Enabled
(C1E)
VMX Disabled Enabled Enabled
Intel® VT for Directed I/O
Disabled Disabled Disabled
(VT-d)
SpeedStep (Pstates) Disabled Enabled Enabled
Enable Monitor MWAIT Enabled Enabled Enabled
CPU C6 report Disabled Enabled Enabled
C6(Retention)
state (for
C6(non Retention)
Package C State C0/C1 state four-socket
state
servers)
C6(non Retention)
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High
Balance/Energy
Parameter Performance Power Saving
Efficiency
Compute
state (for
two-socket
servers)
ENERGY_PERF_BIAS_CFG Balance
Performance Power
mode Performance
Workload Configuration Balanced Balanced Balanced
Link L0p Enable Disabled Enabled Enabled
Uncore Freq Scaling MAX
Enabled Min Frequecy
(UFS) Frequency
Power Performance BIOS Controls
BIOS Controls EPB BIOS Controls EPB
Tuning EPB
PCI-E ASPM Support
(Global) (in the Socket Disabled Disabled Disabled
Configuration menu)
SR-IOV Support - - -
When the Power/Performance Profile is set to Low Latency, OLTP, Virtualization and
Custom, the default values for relevant options are shown in the following table.
Table 3-37 Default Values for Options in Different Energy Efficiency Scenarios
Parameter Low Latency OLTP Virtualization

Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Enabled Enabled
Adjacent Cache
Enabled Enabled Enabled
Prefetch
DCU Streamer
Enabled Enabled Enabled
Prefetcher
DCU IP Prefetcher Enabled Enabled Enabled
Hyper-Threading [ALL] Disabled Enabled Enabled
Turbo Mode Enabled Enabled Enabled
SNC (Sub NUMA) (for Enable SNC2
Disabled Disabled
two-socket servers) (2-clusters)
SNC (Sub NUMA) (for
KTI Prefetch Enabled Enabled Enabled
Numa Enabled Enabled Enabled
Energy Efficient Turbo Disabled Disabled Disabled
Page Policy Adaptive Adaptive Adaptive
Hardware P-States Disabled Disabled Disabled
Static Turbo Mode Disabled Disabled Disabled
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Parameter Low Latency OLTP Virtualization
Patrol Scrub Disabled Enabled Enabled
Enhanced Halt State
Disabled Disabled Disabled
(C1E)
VMX Disabled Enabled Enabled
Intel® VT for Directed I/O
Disabled Disabled Enabled
(VT-d)
SpeedStep (Pstates) Disabled Enabled Enabled
Enable Monitor MWAIT Enabled Enabled Enabled
CPU C6 report Disabled Disabled Disabled
Package C State C0/C1 state C0/C1 state C0/C1 state
ENERGY_PERF_BIAS_CFG
Performance Performance Performance
mode
Workload Configuration Balanced I/O sensitive Balanced
Link L0p Enable Disabled Disabled Disabled
Uncore Freq Scaling MAX
MAX Frequency MAX Frequency
(UFS) Frequency
Power Performance BIOS Controls
BIOS Controls EPB BIOS Controls EPB
Tuning EPB
PCI-E ASPM Support
(Global) (in the Socket Disabled Disabled Disabled
Configuration menu)
SR-IOV Support - - Enabled
2. CPU P State Control
Function
The CPU P State Control screen is used to configure the settings of the CPU P-State.
Screen Description
Figure 3-41 shows the CPU P State Control screen.
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Figure 3-41 CPU P State Control Screen
Parameters
Default
Value
Indicates whether to enable the Uncore
Frequency Scaling. If UFS is enabled, the
processor can change the
voltage/frequency of cores and uncores
using the internal voltage regulator for
optimal power allocation. Available
options:
Uncore Freq Scaling
 Enabled Enabled
(UFS)
 MIN Frequency
 MAX Frequency
 Custom
Note:
If the option is not set to Enabled, the
automatic regulation function is disabled
and the uncore frequency is fixed.
Uncore Frequency
You can select a specific uncore frequency
(available when
to be scaled, with the available value scope
Uncore Freq 16
read by BIOS from CPU and displayed in
Scaling (UFS) is set
Help.
to Custom)
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Default
Value
Indicates whether to enable CPU P State. If
it is enabled, CPU will enter the
SpeedStep (Pstates) performance mode. Available options: Enabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
Config TDP Lock (for
Indicates whether to enable the TDP lock.
four-socket servers
Available options:
and available when Enabled
 Enabled
SpeedStep(Pstates)
 Disabled
is set to Enabled)
AVX P1 (available The AVX P1 level. Available options:
when SpeedStep  Normal
Normal
(Pstates) is set to  Level 1
Enabled)  Level 2
Boot performance The P-State of the BIOS before entering the
mode (available OS. Available options:
Max
when SpeedStep  Max Performance
Performance
(Pstates) is set to  Max Efficient
Enabled)  Set by Intel Node Manager
Turbo Mode
Indicates whether to enable dynamic
(available when
Turbo. Available options:
SpeedStep Enabled
 Enabled
(Pstates) is set to
 Disabled
Enabled)
Indicates whether to enable CPU core
CPU Flex Ratio frequency overriding. Available options:
Disabled
Override  Enabled
 Disabled
CPU Core Flex Ratio When CPU Flex Ratio Override is set to 23 (the
(available when Enabled, select a CPU core frequency to default
CPU Flex Ratio override with the step size of 1. The value varies
Override is set to available value scope is read from CPU and with the CPU
Enabled) dynamically displayed in Help. frequency)
The delay time window when the P-State
changes. Available options:
GPSS timer (for
 0us 500 us
two-socket servers)
 50us
 500us
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3. Hardware PM State Control
Function
The Hardware PM State Control screen is used to configure the settings of the
hardware PM state.
Screen Description
Figure3-42 shows the Hardware PM State Control screen.
Figure3-42 Hardware PM State Control Screen
Parameters
Table3-39 describes the parameters.
Table3-39 Parameter Description
Default
Value
Indicates whether to enable the HWP function.
Available options:
 Disabled: The HWP function is disabled.
 Native Mode:
Hardware The OS directly accesses the HWPM
Disabled
P-States register to configure CPU. This mode
supports both traditional ACPI tables and
new ACPI Specification.
 Out of Band Mode:
The OS cannot access the HWPM register,
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Default
Value
and can only configure CPU via BMC
(out-of-band mode).
 Native Mode with No Legacy Support:
It is same with Native Mode but it only
supports new ACPI Specification.
EPP Enable
Indicates whether to enable EPP. Available
(available when
options:
Hardware Enabled
 Enabled
P-States is not
 Disabled
set to Disabled)
The ASPM control mode. Available options:
 Auto: ASPM is controlled by BIOS.
Native ASPM Auto
 Disabled: ASPM is disabled.
 Enabled: ASPM is controlled by OS.
Indicates whether to enable the static Turbo
mode. If it is enabled, the P-State will be
disabled to keep CPU at the Turbo frequency.
Available options:
 Disabled
Static Turbo
Mode
Note:
The Static Turbo Mode will keep CPU at the
maximum frequency in the current
configuration, which increases the system
power consumption.
4. CPU C State Control
Function
The CPU C State Control screen is used to configure the settings of CPU C state, so
as to control the power consumption of CPU in the idle state.
Screen Description
Figure3-43 shows the CPU C State Control screen.
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Figure3-43 CPU C State Control Screen
Parameters
Default
Value
Indicates whether to enable Monitor Mwait.
Enable Monitor Available options:
Disabled
MWAIT  Enabled
 Disabled
Indicates whether to report the CPU C6 state to
OS. Available options:
 Enabled
CPU C6 report  Disabled Disabled
 Auto
Note:
Auto is equal to Enabled.
Indicates whether to enable C1E. Available
Enhanced Halt options:
Disabled
State (C1E)  Enabled
 Disabled
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 The MWAIT/MONITOR option is a set of instructions related to CPU. When the
option is enabled, the MWAIT and MONITOR instructions are used in
combination to schedule the CPU core to enter or exit the energy-saving
state like C1 and C6.
 It works by making the CPU enter the sleep state specified by the state
value that the MWAIT instruction receives. Before that, the MONITOR
instruction is called to receive a memory address. When the data of the
memory address changes, the CPU will be awakened and enter the C0
state. It enables lower power consumption in the idle state and higher
frequency when the core is at work.
 According to the ACPI Specification, BIOS will report the CPU C state types
supported in the BIOS Setup menu to the OS in the form of an ACPI table,
so that the OS can know exactly which CPU C state types it can schedule.
However, Windows and Linux have different policies.
 Windows OS strictly adheres to the ACPI Specification. Hence, you can

enable and disable various C states by adjusting the relevant options in
the BIOS Setup.
 Some Linux versions may bypass the ACPI table and switch C states by
directly scheduling the MWAIT instruction through an idle driver. If you
want to enable or disable the C state in these Linux versions, you need to
understand how your Linux OS schedules the CPU C state before changing
the relevant options in the BIOS Setup. If you directly change the BIOS
settings, you may not achieve the desired result.
 In theory, the thread that uses the MWAIT instruction in the OS should
achieve a better EER. However, the deeper into sleep mode the CPU goes,
the longer the time that the CPU needs to exit the C-State. Hence, in some
business scenarios with low latency and high concurrency, the CPU may be
unable to enter the energy-saving state, failing to enable the
Monitor/MWAIT instruction.
 You can adjust this option as needed. For example, disable the
Monitor/MWAIT option in the systems with low latency and high concurrency,
and enable the Monitor/MWAIT option in the systems with low concurrency
and high latency.
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5. Package C State Control
Function
The Package C State Control screen is used to configure the settings of the Package
C state.
Screen Description
Figure3-44 shows the Package C State Control screen.
Figure3-44 Package C State Control Screen
Parameters
Default
Value
Sets the Package C state. Available options:
 C0/C1 state
 C2 state
 C6(non Retention) state
 C6(Retention) state (for four-socket servers) C0/C1
Package C State
 No Limit (for four-socket servers) state
 Auto
Note:
Auto indicates that C0/C1 state is used by
default, which may be adjusted according to the
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Default
Value
specific CPU model.
Indicates whether to enable the register access
low latency mode. Available options:
Register Access
 Enabled
Low Latency
 Disabled
Mode (for Disabled
Note:
two-socket
If the mode is enabled, PkgC6 will be prevented
servers)
from entering the idle state as the register
access structure.
6. CPU-Advanced PM Tuning
Function
The CPU-Advanced PM Tuning screen is used to configure the settings of the CPU's
advanced power management, which includes the Energy Perf BIAS menu.
Screen Description
Figure3-45 shows the Energy Perf BIAS screen.
Figure3-45 Energy Perf BIAS Screen
Parameters
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Adjusts the power performance.
Available options:
Power Performance  OS Controls EPB BIOS Controls
Tuning  BIOS Controls EPB EPB
 PECI Controls EPB (for
two-socket servers)
Optimizes the power performance.
The CPU adjusts the internal
operation of the processor based
on this configuration for better
performance or energy saving. This
configuration is available only
ENERGY_PERF_BIAS_CFG
when Power Performance Tuning
mode (available when
is set to BIOS Controls EPB. Any one
Power Performance Performance
of the following options selected
Tuning is set to BIOS
will override the CPU performance
Controls EPB)
tuning configuration in the OS:
Available options:
 Performance
 Balanced Performance
 Balanced Power
 Power
Configures the optimized workload.
Available options:
Workload Configuration Balanced
 Balanced
 I/O Sensitive
7. SOCKET RAPL Config
Function
The SOCKET RAPL Config screen is used to configure the processor's RAPL settings.
Screen Description
Figure3-46 shows the Energy Perf BIAS screen.
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Figure3-46 SOCKET RAPL Config Screen
Parameters
Default
Value
Indicates whether to enable the PL1 Limit.
Available options:
PL1 Limit Enabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
Sets the PL1 power limit (in watts). The value
PL1 Power Limit ranges from 0 to Fused Value. Fused Value is
(hidden when used as the current power either when this
0
PL1 Limit is set parameter is set to 0 or to a value larger than
to Disabled) Fused Value, which is the fixed maximum
power of the chip.
PL1 Time
Window
Sets the PL1 time window (in sec). The value
(hidden when 1
ranges from 0 to 56.
PL1 Limit is set
to Disabled)
PL2 Limit Indicates whether to enable PL2 Limit.
(hidden when Available options:
Enabled
PL1 Limit is set  Enabled
to Disabled)  Disabled
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Default
Value
Sets the PL2 power limit (in watts). The value
ranges from 0 to Fused Value. If the value is
PL2 Power Limit 0
set to 0, the current power will be the 125% ×
Fused Value.
PL2 Time Sets the PL2 time window (in sec). The value
1
Window ranges from 0 to 56.
3.5 Sever Mgmt

Function
The Server Mgmt screen is used to configure the settings of the server
management, including watchdog, BMC network settings, BMC user settings, etc.
Screen Description
Figure 3-47 shows the Server Mgmt screen.
Parameters
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BMC Self Test Status The self-test status of BMC. ----
BMC Firmware The version of the BMC firmware of the
----
Revision current mainboard.
Indicates whether to enable the FRB-2
timer. Available options:
FRB-2 Timer Enabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
20 (for
two-socket
Sets the FRB-2 timer timeout duration.
FRB-2 Timer servers)
Value range:
Timeout 30 (for
3 - 30 min
four-socket
servers)
Sets the policy when the FRB-2 timer
times out. Available options:
 Do Nothing: No action.
FRB-2 Timer policy  Reset: Reboots the server. Do Nothing
 Power Down: Turns off the server.
 Power Cycle: Turns off and restarts
the server.
Indicates whether to enable the OS
watchdog timer. Available options:
OS Watchdog Timer Disabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
Sets the OS watchdog timer timeout
OS Wtd Timer
duration. Value range: 10
Timeout
3 - 30 min
Sets the policy when the OS watchdog
timer times out. Available options:
 Do Nothing: No action.
OS Wtd Timer policy  Reset: Reboots the server. Reset
 Power Down: Turns off the server.
 Power Cycle: Turns off and restarts
the server.
BMC network The submenu of the BMC network ----
Configuration configuration.
BMC User Settings The submenu of the BMC user settings. ----
VLAN Configuration The submenu of the VLAN configuration. ----
View FRU Views the submenu of the FRU ----
Information information.
BMC Load Default Loads the BMC default values. ----
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3.5.1 BMC network configuration
Function
The BMC network configuration screen is used to configure the BMC management
network via BIOS.
Screen Description
Figure 3-48 shows the BMC network configuration screen.
Parameters
Default
Value
Indicates whether to enable the BMC
Sharelink network, which is read from
Sharelink Support BMC on every boot. Available options: Enabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
Configures the BMC network. Available
options:
BMC Network Select Auto
 Auto
 Manual
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Default
Value
1. Only for dedicated use, or more than
Auto Failover Nic Count
one NCIS supports remote
(available when BMC
management. 1
Network Select is set to
2. For dedicated use, and one NCIS
Manual)
supports remote management.
The BMC network type. Available
BMC Network Type
options:
(available when BMC
 MGMT MGMT
Network Select is set to
 OCP
Manual)
 PCIE
BMC Dedicated Network The configuration of the BMC ----
Configuration dedicated network.
BMC Sharelink Network The configuration of the BMC sharelink ----
Configuration network.
1. BMC Dedicated Network Configuration
Function
The BMC Dedicated Network Configuration screen is used to configure the BMC
dedicated network via BMC.
Screen Description
Figure 3-49 and Figure 3-50 show the BMC Dedicated Network Configuration
screen.
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Parameters
Default
Value
Sets the method of obtaining BMC
dedicated network parameters. Available
options:
BMC Dedicated
 Auto: Automatically obtains the Auto
Network Parameters
current BMC network configuration.
 Manual: Manually configures the BMC
network.
Configures the BMC network status.
Available options:
Address source
 Unspecified: Remains the BMC
(available when BMC
network parameters unchanged.
Dedicated Network Unspecified
 Static: Sets static BMC network
Parameters is set to
parameters
Manual)
 DynamicBmcDhcp: Dynamically
Current Configuration The current status of the BMC ----
Address source configuration address.
Router IP address The IP address of the router. ----
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Default
Value
(available to The CMC IP0 address obtained from the
multinode servers BMC.
such as I48M6)
(available to The CMC IP1 address obtained from the
multinode servers BMC.
such as I48M6)
Station MAC address The MAC address of the interface. ----
Indicates whether IPv6 is supported.
Available options:
IPV6 Support Enabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
Available options:
Configuration
parameters Unspecified
Address Source
Note:
After this parameter is successfully set, it
takes effect immediately.
Station IPv6 address The IPv6 address of the interface. ----
Prefix Length The prefix length. ----
IPV6 Router1 IP ----
The IP1 address of the IPv6 router.
Address
IPV6 address status The status of the IPv6 address. ----
IPV6 DHCP Algorithm The IPv6 DHCP algorithm.
2. BMC Sharelink Network Configuration
Function
The BMC Sharelink Network Configuration screen is used to configure the BMC
management network via BIOS.
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Screen Description
Figure 3-51 and Figure 3-52 show the BMC Sharelink Network Configuration
screen.
Parameters
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Default
Value
Sets the method of obtaining BMC
sharelink network parameters.
Available options:
BMC Sharelink Network
 Auto: Automatically obtains the Auto
Parameters
current BMC network configuration.
 Manual: Manually configures the
BMC network.
Available options:
Address Source
(available when BMC
Sharelink Network Unspecified
Parameters is set to
parameters
Manual)
Router IP address The IP address of the router.
Station MAC address The MAC address of the interface.
Indicates whether IPv6 is supported.
Available options:
IPV6 Support Enabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
Available options:
Configuration Address network parameters unchanged.
Unspecified
source  Static: Sets static BMC network
parameters
Current Configuration The current status of the BMC
Station IPv6 address The IPv6 address of the interface.
Prefix Length The prefix length.
IPV6 Router1 IP Address The IP1 address of the IPv6 router.
IPV6 address status The status of the IPv6 address.
IPV6 DHCP Algorithm The IPv6 DHCP algorithm.
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3.5.2 BMC User Settings
Function
The BMC User Settings screen is used to configure BMC users via BIOS.
Screen Description
Figure 3-53 shows the BMC User Settings screen.
Figure 3-53 BMC User Settings Screen
Parameters
Add User The submenu of adding a BMC user.
Delete User The submenu of deleting a BMC user.
Change User Settings The submenu of changing BMC user settings.
1. Add User
Function
The Add User screen is used to add a BMC user via BIOS. The addition takes effect
immediately and the user will be added to the BMC user list.
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Screen Description
Figure 3-54 shows the Add User screen.
Figure 3-54 Add User Screen
Parameters
Default
Value
Sets the user name. A user name is a string of up to 16
User characters comprised of letters, numbers, and special
----
Name characters (_, -, and @). The first character must be a
letter.
Sets the user password, which must contain uppercase
letters, lowercase letters, special characters, and
User numbers. If the BMC password complexity is enabled,
----
Password the password complexity is specified by BMC. The
prompt Added User successfully will be displayed
after the password is set.
Indicates whether to enable user access. Available
User options:
Disabled
Access  Enabled
 Disabled
User Sets the user role. Available options:
No Access
Privilege  No Access
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Default
Value
Limit  User
 Operator
 Administrator
The prompt Set User Access Command Passed will be
displayed after this parameter is set and the BMC user
settings take effect immediately.
2. Delete User
Function
The Delete User screen is used to delete a BMC user via BIOS. The deletion takes
effect immediately, and the BMC user will be unable to log in to the BMC Web
screen.
Screen Description
Figure 3-55 shows the Delete User screen.
Figure 3-55 Delete User Screen
Parameters
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User Name Enter the name of the user to be deleted.
Enter the password of the user to be deleted. If the password
is correct, the prompt User Deleted!!! will be displayed. The
User Password
deletion takes effect immediately, and the user will be unable
to log in to the BMC Web screen.
3. Change User Settings
Function
The Change User Settings screen is used to change the BMC user settings via BIOS.
Screen Description
Figure 3-56 shows the Change User Settings screen.
Figure 3-56 Change User Settings Screen
Parameters
Default
Value
User Name Enter the name of the user to be changed. ----
User Password Enter the password of the user to be ----
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Default
Value
changed. Only when the user's name and
password are correct can you change the
following options.
Changes the user's password, which must
contain uppercase letters, lowercase letters,
Change User
special characters, and numbers. If the BMC ----
Password
password complexity is enabled, the
password complexity is specified by BMC.
Indicates whether to enable user access.
Available options:
User Access Disabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
Changes the user role. Available options:
 No Access
User Privilege
 User No Access
Limit
 Operator
 Administrator
The BMC's default administrator account that has been protected by BMC cannot
be deleted or changed via BIOS.
3.5.3 VLAN Configuration

Function
The VLAN Configuration screen is used to configure BMC VLAN network parameters
via BIOS.
Screen Description
Figure 3-57 shows the VLAN Configuration screen.
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Figure 3-57 VLAN Configuration Screen
Parameters
Default
Value
Indicates whether to enable VLAN for
BMC shared NIC/dedicated NIC. Available
options:
Sharelink/Dedicated
VLAN Control
 Disabled
You need to set the VLAN ID first before
enabling VLAN.
Sharelink/Dedicated
Sets the ID of VLAN for BMC shared NIC/
VLAN ID
dedicated NIC, which ranges from 2 to
(available when the 2
4094.
Sharelink/Dedicated
The setting takes effect immediately.
VLAN Control is Enabled)
Sharelink/Dedicated
Sets the priority of VLAN for BMC shared
VLAN Priority
NIC/
(available when the 0
dedicated NIC, which ranges from 0 to 7.
Sharelink/Dedicated
The setting takes effect immediately.
VLAN Control is Enabled)
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3.5.4 View FRU Information
Function
The View FRU Information screen displays the BMC FRU information read by BIOS.
BIOS interacts with BMC on every reboot to update FRU information synchronously.
Screen Description
Figure 3-58 shows the View FRU Information screen.
Figure 3-58 View FRU information Screen
Parameters

Product Manufacturer The product manufacturer ----
Product Name The name of the product. ----
Product Part Number The product part number ----
Product Version The product version ----
Product Serial The product serial number ----
Product Asset Tag The product asset tag ----
Board Mfg The mainboard manufacturer ----
Board Product The mainboard name ----
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Board Serial The mainboard serial number ----
Board Part Number The mainboard part number ----
Chassis Manufacturer The chassis manufacturer ----
Chassis Type The chassis type ----
Chassis Part Number The chassis part number ----
System UUID The system UUID ----
3.6 Security
Function
The Security screen is used to set the administrator password and user password.
Screen Description
Figure 3-59 shows the Security screen.
Figure 3-59 Security Screen
Parameters
Default
Value
Administrator Password Creates the BIOS administrator ----
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Default
Value
password, which is a string of 8 to
20 characters comprised of
uppercase letters, lowercase letters,
special characters, and numbers.
Creates the BIOS user password,
which is a string of 8 to 20
User Password characters comprised of uppercase ----
letters, lowercase letters, special
characters, and numbers.
Secure Boot The secure boot menu. ----
 BIOS passwords include an administrator password and a user password.

You are recommended to configure an administrator password when you
first log in to the BIOS Setup, so as to enhance the security of the BIOS Setup.
 If you only set an administrator password, you are restricted to enter the
BIOS Setup. The administrator password is only required when you enter the
Setup.
 If you only set a user password, it is used as a power-on password and is
required when you enter the Setup or start the server. After entering the
Setup, you can use the administrator permissions.
 If you set both the administrator password and user password, you can log
in to the BIOS Setup with the administrator password and obtain the
administrator permissions. The administrator is granted all the BIOS
administrative permissions, including setting and changing the
administrator password and user password.
 After setting the administrator password and user password, you can obtain
the user permissions when you log in to the BIOS Setup with the user
password. User permissions only include viewing all the menu options,
setting/changing the user password, and saving & exiting.
 If you have entered an incorrect password three times when starting the
server or logging in to the Setup, you are unable to have another try and
need to reboot the server.
 To clear the password, log in to the BIOS Setup and select the
administrator/user password to be cleared on the menu. Then, you will be
prompted to Enter Current Administrator/User Password in a pop-up
window. In a new pop-up window that appears, you will be prompted to
Create New Administrator/User Password. Leave the field empty and press
<Enter>. A window will pop up with the prompt Create New Administrator/
User Password? Click Yes, and then the password will be cleared.
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 If you forgot the password, you are unable to log in to the BIOS Setup to
clear the password. In this case, you need to clear the password with the
jumper on the mainboard by taking the following steps. Turn off the server,
and set the Clear Password jumper on the mainboard to pins 2 - 3. Then turn
on the server and enter the Setup. If you are not prompted to enter the
password, the password is cleared successfully.
 The password can only be cleared in the above ways, and will not be lost if
you update BIOS or clear CMOS.
3.6.1 Secure Boot

Function
The Secure Boot screen is used to configure the secure boot feature.
Screen Description
Figure 3-60 shows the Security screen.
Figure 3-60 Secure Boot Screen
Parameters
Default
Value
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Default
Value
If enabled, the secure boot feature is in an
active state. If you have enrolled a Platform Key
(PK) and the system is in the user mode, reset
Secure Boot the platform if you need to change the mode. Disabled
Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
Selects the secure boot mode. Available
options:
 Custom
 Standard
Note:
The Custom mode allows you to use multiple
Secure Boot instructions flexibly. In this mode, updating PK
Custom
Mode or KEK does not require signing with the original
PK. Updating Image signature database
(db/dbx) or Authorized Timestamp Database
(dbt) also does not require signing with PK or
KEK.
The Standard mode is the default mode
described in the UEFI Specification.
Sets to force the system to enter the user mode,
and install the factory default secure boot key
Restore Factory
database. Available options: Yes
Keys
 Yes
 No
Deletes all the secure boot key databases from
Reset To Setup the NVRAM. Available options:
No
Mode  Yes
 No
Enters the audit mode. A transition from the user
Enter Audit Mode mode to the audit mode will lead to the deletion ----
of the PK variable.
Manages the secure boot key. Operations
Key include viewing, adding, deleting, and
----
Management authorizing access to the key as well as
restoring the factory settings.
 A platform key (PK) establishes a trust relationship between the platform
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owner and the platform firmware. The platform owner enrolls half of the key
into the platform firmware.
 The secure boot can operate in four modes: Setup Mode, User Mode, Audit
Mode, and Deployed Mode.
 If no PK is enrolled and the secure boot operates in Setup Mode, BIOS
requires no authentication when you change PK, KEK, DB, and DBX. You can
configure the secure boot policy by setting PK, KEK, DB, and DBX. BIOS can
operate in Setup Mode and Audit Mode, and can directly change from Setup
Mode to Audit Mode.
 If a PK is enrolled and BIOS operates in User Mode, all the executable files
are required to be authenticated first. In this case, BIOS can operate in User
Mode and Deployed Mode, and can directly change from User Mode to
Deployed Mode.
 Audit Mode is an extension from Setup Mode, and Deployed Mode is an
extension from User Mode. Audit Mode and User Mode can be directly
switched to Deployed Mode. However, to switch from Deployed Mode to
other modes, you must delete the PK or use specific secure methods.
3.7 Boot
Function
The Boot screen is used to configure the boot options, including the boot method,
the boot sequence, and the boot process.
Screen Description
Figure 3-61 shows the Boot screen.
Figure 3-61 Boot Screen
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Parameters
Default
Value
Configures the Setup prompt timeout. Set the
Setup Prompt
number of seconds to wait for setup activation 1
Timeout
key, with 65535 as the maximum value.
Indicates whether to enable the Numlock LED
status when the server boots up. Available
Bootup NumLock
options: Off
State
 On: Enable
 Off: Disable
Indicates whether to enable the boot retry
feature. Available options:
Boot Retry Enabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
Indicates to enable or disable the Pxe Only
directed retry function. Available options:
Pxe Only Enabled
 Enabled
 Disabled
Indicates whether to enable Add EFI Shell To
Add EFI Shell To Boot Option. Available options:
Disabled
Boot Option  Enabled
 Disabled
Indicates whether to enable quiet boot.
Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
Quiet Boot Disabled
If it is set to Enabled, the boot logo will be the
logo set by the manufacturer. If it is set to
Disabled, the boot screen will be the Post
screen in text mode.
Indicates to use the minimum number of
devices required by active boot options to
initialize or disable the boot. It is invalid for
Fast Boot Disabled
BBS boot options. Available options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
Fixed Boot Order If disabled, users can manually change the Enabled
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Default
Value
Control boot sequence of the devices. Available
options:
 Enabled
 Disabled
Fixed Boot Order
Priorities Set the priorities of boot options. ----
Boot Option #X
Add New Boot
Adds a new boot option.
Option
Delete Boot
Deletes a boot option.
Option
XXXX BBS
Sets the BBS Priorities of XXXX device. ----
Priorities
3.7.1 Add New Boot Option

Function
The Add New Boot Option screen is used to add new boot options.
Screen Description
Figure 3-62 Add New boot Option Screen
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Parameters
Default
Value
Add boot option Specifies the name of the new boot option. ----
Specifies the path for the boot option in the ----
Path for boot option following format:
fsx:\path\filename.efi
Indicates the new file path for the boot ----
Boot option File Path
option.
Create Creates the new boot option. ----
3.7.2 Delete Boot Option

Function
The Delete Boot Option screen is used to delete boot options.
Screen Description
Figure 3-63 Delete Boot Option Screen
Parameters
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Default
Value
Deletes the EFI boot option from the boot ----
Delete Boot Option
order.
3.8 Save & Exit

Function
The Save & Exit screen is used to save the BIOS parameter changes and exit the
system setup.
Screen Description
Figure 3-64 shows the Save & Exit screen.
Figure 3-64 Save & Exit Screen
Parameters
Save Changes and Exit Saves the changes and exits the system setup.
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Discard Changes and Exit Discards the changes and exits the system setup.
Save Changes and Reset Saves the changes and reboots the system.
Discard Changes and Reset Discards the changes and reboots the system.
Save Changes Saves the changes.
Discard Changes Discards the changes.
Restore Defaults Restores the default settings.
Save as user Defaults Saves as default user settings.
Restore user Defaults Restores default user settings.
Boot Override Overrides the boot options. You can select the
boot options on the screen.
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4 Firmware Update
For details on how to update the BIOS firmware, refer to Inspur Server BIOS
Upgrade Manual.
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1.1 Introduction to BIOS ........................................................................................ 1

1.2 Applicable Products ........................................................................................ 2

1.3 Precautions ..................................................................................................... 3

2 Common Operations .................................................................................. 4

2.1 Entering the BIOS Setup Screen ....................................................................... 4

2.2 Configuring the System Language in the BIOS ................................................ 6

2.4 Configuring a PCIe Port ................................................................................... 8

2.5 Configuring Serial Port Redirection ............................................................... 10

2.6 Configuring the Server Boot Mode ................................................................ 12

2.7 Configuring the Server Boot Sequence .......................................................... 14

2.8 Resetting BIOS Options to Defaults ............................................................... 16

2.9 Viewing System Configuration Information ................................................... 18

2.10 Viewing CPU Details ...................................................................................... 18

2.11 Viewing Memory Information ........................................................................ 20

2.12 Viewing Drive Information and RAID Configuration ...................................... 22

2.12.1 Viewing Drive Information .................................................................. 22

2.12.2 Configuring the RAID Mode of Drives .................................................. 23

2.13 Viewing and Configuring BMC Network Parameters ..................................... 29

2.13.1 Viewing BMC Network Parameters ...................................................... 29

2.13.2 BMC Network Configuration ................................................................ 32

3 Description of BIOS Parameters ................................................................ 39

3.1 Main .............................................................................................................. 39

3.2 Advanced ...................................................................................................... 40

3.2.2 Trusted Computing ............................................................................. 42

3.2.3 Redfish Host Interface Settings ........................................................... 46

3.2.4 AST2500 Super IO Configuration ......................................................... 47

3.2.5 Serial Port Console Redirection ........................................................... 50

3.2.6 System Debug Configuration .............................................................. 54

3.2.7 PCI Subsystem Settings ....................................................................... 56

3.2.8 USB Devices Information .................................................................... 57

3.2.9 Network Stack Configuration .............................................................. 57

3.2.10 CSM Configuration .............................................................................. 59

3.2.11 OEM NIC Oprom Ctrl ............................................................................ 61

3.2.12 iSCSI Configuration ............................................................................. 62

3.2.13 Driver Health....................................................................................... 64

3.3 Platform Configuration ................................................................................. 65

3.3.1 PCH SATA Configuration/PCH sSATA Configuration ............................ 66

3.3.2 USB Configuration .............................................................................. 68

3.3.3 Miscellaneous Configuration .............................................................. 69

3.3.4 Server ME Configuration ..................................................................... 70