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Solution  2342602.1 :   How to Enter the AMI BIOS to Change Boot Device Priority for ILOM 3.1 and 3.2  

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Goal


Solution




Applies to:  

Sun Server X3-2 - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Sun Server X4-2 - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Oracle Server X5-2 - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Information in this document applies to any platform.



Goal


This document includes information on how to enter the American Megatrends Inc. (AMI) BIOS and change the boot device priority.


Solution


 1. Log into the Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) Web Interface.


login


2. Navigate to Host Managerment > Host Control, select BIOS for Next Boot Device, and click Save.


    

  • 1 - Host Management
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  • 2 - Host Control
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  • 3 - Next Boot Device (select BIOS)
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  • 4 - Save
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Host Control Settings


Next Boot Device only works on the next boot and is not permanent.

The CD-ROM device on the list corresponds to the physical CD/DVD unit. 




3. Navigate to Host Management > Power Control, select the next event you want, and click Save.


    

  • 1 - Host Management
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  • 2 - Power Control
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  • 3 - Select the next event "Power On", "Reset", etc.
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  • 4 - Save
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Power Control Settings


4. Click OK in the confirmation dialog box.


Confirmation Dialog Box


   The action is performed.


Action Performing


    After the machine powers ON, the AMI BIOS displays. 


5. Go to the Boot tab using the arrow keys. The Virtual CD displays.


boot_device


6. Move the device you want to boot from to the top of the list:


    a. Select the first device and click Enter.


    b. Select the new device you want at the top and click Enter. 


update_device


       The boot device priority is updated.


device_updated


7. Select the Save & Exit tab, select Save Changes and Reset, and click Yes.


save_exit


You must save the changes before exiting the BIOS or the changes will not take effect.


 



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