Server Node Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)
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“Configuring Option ROM Settings in BIOS” on page 268
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“BIOS Setup Utility Hot Keys” on page 270
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“Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility Menus” on page 270
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“BIOS Setup Utility Screens” on page 273
BIOS Booting and Setup
Note - Information in this appendix does NOT apply to Oracle Database Appliance X3-
2, Oracle Database Appliance X4-2, Oracle Database Appliance X5-2 or Oracle Database
Appliance X6 series. Refer to the preceding chapters in this document for information on
servicing those systems.
The following sections describe the tests performed by BIOS during Oracle Database Appliance
Version 1 bootup:
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“Default BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST) Events” on page 252
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“BIOS POST F1 and F2 Errors” on page 254
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“How BIOS POST Memory Testing Works” on page 256
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“Clearing Server Node CMOS NVRAM” on page 257
Default BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST) Events
Note - Information in this appendix does NOT apply to Oracle Database Appliance X3-
2, Oracle Database Appliance X4-2, Oracle Database Appliance X5-2 or Oracle Database
Appliance X6 series. Refer to the preceding chapters in this document for information on
servicing those systems.
When an Oracle Database Appliance Version 1 server node (also called a system controller)
starts, the BIOS performs a power-on self-test that checks the hardware to ensure that all
components are present and functioning properly. The following table identifies the events that
can occur during BIOS POST, as well as specifies whether these events can prevent the host
from powering-on.
Event Cause Boot Continues on
Host?
User password violation Attempt to enter password fails three times No
Setup password violation Attempt to enter password fails three times No
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