NOTE: You can use the password status option with the setup password option to protect the system password from
unauthorized changes.
Embedded systems management
The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the lifecycle of the system. The Dell Lifecycle
Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system.
NOTE: Certain platform congurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell Lifecycle Controller.
For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, conguring hardware and rmware, and deploying the operating system,
see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
iDRAC Settings utility
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and congure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI. You can enable or disable various
iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility.
NOTE: Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC settings utility needs the iDRAC Enterprise License upgrade.
For more information about using iDRAC, see Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Entering the iDRAC Settings utility
1 Turn on or restart the managed system.
2 Press F2 during Power-on Self-test (POST).
3 On the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings.
The iDRAC Settings screen is displayed.
Changing the thermal settings
The iDRAC settings utility enables you to select and customize the thermal control settings for your system.
1 Click iDRAC Settings > Thermal.
2 Under SYSTEM THERMAL PROFILE > Thermal Prole, select one of the following options:
• Default Thermal Prole Settings
• Maximum Performance (Performance Optimized)
• Minimum Power (Performance per Watt Optimized)
3 Under USER COOLING OPTIONS, set the Fan Speed Oset, Minimum Fan Speed, and Custom Minimum Fan Speed.
4 Click Back > Finish > Yes.
Pre-operating system management applications
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