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Configuring basic BIOS settings
You can set the server boot order and the BIOS passwords from the BIOS setup utility of the server.
NOTE:
The BIOS setup utility screens are subject to change without notice.
Setting the server boot order
The server has a default boot order. You can change the server boot order from the BIOS. For the
default boot order and the procedure of changing the server boot order, see the BIOS user guide for
the server.
Setting the BIOS passwords
BIOS passwords include a boot password as well as an administrator password and a user
password for the BIOS setup utility. By default, no passwords are set.
To prevent unauthorized access and changes to the BIOS settings, set both the administrator and
user passwords for accessing the BIOS setup utility. Make sure the two passwords are different.
After setting the administrator password and user password for the BIOS setup utility, you must enter
the administrator password or user password each time you access the BIOS setup utility.
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To obtain administrator privileges, enter the administrator password.
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To obtain the user privileges, enter the user password.
For the difference between the administrator and user privileges and guidelines for setting the BIOS
passwords, see the BIOS user guide for the server.
Configuring RAID
Configure physical and logical drives (RAID arrays) for the server.
The supported RAID levels and RAID configuration methods vary by storage controller model. For
more information, see the storage controller user guide for the server.
Installing the operating system and hardware
drivers
Installing the operating system
Install a compatible operating system on the server by following the procedures described in the
operating system installation guide for the server.
For the server compatibility with the operating systems, visit the query tool at
http://www.h3c.com/cn/Service/Document_Software/Document_Center/Server/