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Get started

This chapter describes how to get started with the UEFI Setup utility.

First launch​

Perform the following steps to first launch the UEFI Setup utility.

  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.

    Wait for about 90s. The setup utility window is displayed.

Switch between graphic/text modes​

The setup utility can be launched in graphic mode (default) or in text mode. You can switch between the two modes by referring to sections below.

  • Graphic mode to text mode

Perform the following steps to switch from graphic mode to text mode:

  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.

    Wait for about 90s. The setup utility window is displayed in text mode.

  • Text mode to graphic mode

Perform the following steps to switch from text mode to graphic mode:

  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.

    Wait for about 90s. The setup utility window is displayed in graphic mode.