Launching the Embedded UEFI Shell

Use the Built-in EFI Shell option to launch the Embedded UEFI Shell. The Embedded UEFI Shell is a preboot command-line environment for scripting and running UEFI applications, including UEFI boot loaders. The Shell also provides CLI-based commands you can use to obtain system information, and to configure and update the system BIOS.

The Built-in EFI Shell is enabled by default.

Procedure
  1. Access the Aptio V Setup Utility. During POST, press Del or Esc.
  2. To set the Built-in EFI Shell priority sequence in the predefined boot order settings, do the following:
    1. Select Boot > Boot Option Priorities > UEFI: Built in EFI Shell, and then press Enter.
    2. Set the preferred boot sequence for the Built-in EFI Shell.
    3. Press F4 to save the boot selection, and then close the Setup Utility.
  3. To select the Built-in EFI Shell for a one-time boot override, select Save & Exit, and then in the Boot Override section, select UEFI: Built in EFI Shell.
  4. If an administrator password is set, enter it at the prompt and press Enter.

    The Shell> prompt appears.

  5. Enter the commands required to complete your task.
  6. Enter the exit command to exit the Shell.