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First launch​

Perform the following steps to first launch the UEFI setup utilities.

  1. (Optional) Connect the local keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) to the server using a cable, or open the Remote Console page on the Lenovo XClarity Controller web user interface (XCC WebUI).

  2. Power on the system and press F1.

  3. If you have set the power on password, enter the correct password.

  4. Wait for about 90 seconds, the setup utilities window is displayed.

Switch between graphic/text modes​

The setup utilities are launched in graphic mode by default. The utilities can also be launched in text mode. You can switch between the two modes by referring to sections below.

Graphic mode to text mode

If you have entered graphic mode and need to switch to text mode, perform the following steps.

  1. On the main interface, choose UEFI Setup > System Settings > <F1> Start Control.

  2. Select Text Setup for <F1> Start Control.

  3. Save the setting.

  4. Restart the server and press F1.

  5. Wait for about 90 seconds, the setup utilities window is displayed in text mode.

Text mode to graphic mode

If you have entered text mode and need to switch to graphic mode, perform the following steps.

  1. On the main interface, choose System Settings > <F1> Start Control.

  2. Select Tool Suite or Auto for <F1> Start Control.

  3. Save the setting.

  4. Restart the server and press F1.

  5. Wait for about 90 seconds, the setup utilities window is displayed in graphic mode.