Accessing the Embedded UEFI Shell

NOTE:

UEFI Shell requires BIOS administrator authorization. If the BIOS administrator password has been set, the server will prompt for the password to be entered prior to launching the UEFI Shell and UEFI Shell startup scripts. For information on setting the administrator password, see sysconfig or the Server Security section of the UEFI System Utilities user guide.

Procedure
  1. Ensure that the Embedded UEFI Shell is enabled. The default setting is enabled.
  2. Optional: Add the Embedded UEFI Shell to the UEFI Boot Order list.
  3. Optional: Enable UEFI Shell script auto execution.
  4. Change the Embedded UEFI Shell entry in the UEFI Boot Order list.

You can access the Shell:

  • During server POST, if the Embedded UEFI Shell is added to the UEFI Boot Order list, press F11 (Boot Menu) in the POST screen. This option is available only if the Embedded UEFI Shell is added to the UEFI Boot Order list.

  • From the System Utilities screen, select Embedded Applications > Embedded UEFI Shell and press Enter.

  • Using a serial console connection.