Common setup and configuration FAQs

How do I access the UEFI System Utilities?

How do I update the firmware or system ROM?

How do I transition from RBSU settings to UEFI settings?

The BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) menu replaces the ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU) on ProLiant m510, m710x, and m710x-L server blades. See BIOS/Platform Configuration options.

How do I determine if a server has UEFI boot options?

See Boot Options .

How do I select a boot device?

To access the One-Time Boot Menu where you can select an option for a one-time boot override, do one of following:

Press F11 during server POST.
On the System Utilities screen, select One-Time Boot Menu . See One-Time Boot Menu options .

To modify the boot order for all boots, see Changing the UEFI boot order.

How do I enable or disable Intel Hyperthreading?

By default, Intel Hyperthreading is enabled. To disable or re-enable this setting, see Enabling or disabling Intel Hyperthreading.

How do I configure the Minimum Processor Idle Power Package State to No Package State?

See Minimum Processor Idle Power Package C-State.

How do I configure the time zone?

See Setting the Date and Time.

How do I save my configuration changes and reboot the system?

When you are done making changes, if you do not see the prompt Changes are pending. Do you want to save changes and exit? , press F10 to display it.
Press Y to save your changes.
A Change saved confirmation prompt appears.
Select a reboot option and press Enter :

— Exits the system and continues the normal boot process. The system continues through the boot order list and launches the first bootable option in the system.

— Exits the system and reboots the system without continuing the normal boot process.

How do I enter the Embedded UEFI Shell?

See Launching the Embedded UEFI Shell.

How do I view the health status of all installed options and devices?

See Viewing System Health.