Initial system setup and configuration
This section describes the tasks for initial setup and configuration of the Dell system. The section also provides general steps to
set up the system and the reference guides for detailed information.
Topics:
• Pre-operating system management applications
• Witness BIOS POST codes
• Using the system
Pre-operating system management applications
Perform the following steps to set up the system:
Steps
1. Unpack the system.
2. Install the system in the chassis.
3. Power on the chassis.
NOTE:
The Witness node does not support any pre-operating system management applications (such as BIOS or iDRAC
configuration).
Witness BIOS POST codes
Witness BIOS POST values are reported through the CM to iDRAC. iDRAC presents these codes in its front-end interfaces such
as:
● iDRAC GUI
● Redfish
● RACADM
Additional interfaces that provide some Witness data:
● CPLD
● IPMI
Table 13. Witness BIOS POST codes
Phase POST codes DESCRIPTION
PEI 0x11 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
PEI 0x15 Pre-memory North Bridge initialization is
started
PEI 0x19 Pre-memory South Bridge initialization is
started
PEI 0x32 CPU post-memory initialization is started
PEI 0x37 Post-Memory North Bridge initialization
is started
PEI 0x3B Post-Memory South Bridge initialization
is started
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