Select UEFI Boot Mode or Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS)

 

  1. Access the BIOS Setup Utility.
    1. Boot the system.

      Boot messages scroll across the console screen.

    2. Press the F2 key (or Ctrl +E from a serial terminal) continuously.

      The BIOS Setup Utility main screen appears.

  2. From the BIOS Main menu screen, select Boot.
  3. From the Boot screen, select UEFI/BIOS Boot Mode, and press Enter.

    The UEFI/BIOS Boot Mode dialog box appears.

    Note -  You cannot configure the boot order list after switching the boot mode. A system reboot is required to properly populate the boot order list with devices that support the chosen boot mode.

    image:BIOS screen showing selection of UEFI Boot Mode and Legacy BIOS Boot Mode.
  4. Use the up and down arrows to select Legacy BIOS Boot Mode or UEFI Boot Mode, and then press Enter.
  5. To save the changes and exit the screen, press F10.

See Also

  • Legacy BIOS Boot Mode and UEFI Boot Mode

  • For BIOS screen details, see your server service manual.

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