Launching the System Utilities

Procedure
  1. Optional: If you access the server remotely, start an iLO remote console session.
    1. Open a browser and enter https://<iLO host name or IP address> to log on to the iLO web interface.
    2. On the login page, enter a directory or local user account name and password, and then click Log In.
    3. Select Remote Console & Media in the iLO navigation tree.

      The Launch tab is displayed.

    4. Verify that your system meets the requirements for using the remote console application you want to use.
    5. Click the launch button for your selected application.
      You can also launch an iLO Remote Console session by selecting:

      • The Integrated Remote Console link on the Information - iLO Overview page.

      • The Console thumbnail in the low left corner of the iLO web interface, and then choosing the application type to launch.

  2. Restart or power on the server.

    The server restarts and the POST screen appears.

  3. Press F9.

    The System Utilities screen appears.

    NOTE:

    Using System Utilities requires BIOS administrator authorization. If the BIOS administrator requires a password, the server prompts for the password to be entered prior to launching the System Utilities. For information on setting the administrator password, see Server Security options.