Service Manual

Device settings
Device Settings enables you to configure device parameters such as storage controllers or network cards.
Lifecycle controller
Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities including system deployment,
configuration, update, maintenance, and diagnosis. LC is delivered as part of the iDRAC out-of-band solution and Dell system
embedded Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) applications.
Embedded system management
The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded system management throughout the life cycle of the system. The
Dell Lifecycle Controller is started during the boot sequence and functions independently of the operating system.
NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features that are provided by the Dell Lifecycle
Controller.
For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the
operating system, see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation at www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
Boot manager
The Boot Manager option enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.
To enter Boot Manager, power on the system and press F11.
Table 40. Boot Manager details
Option Description
Continue Normal Boot The system attempts to boot to devices starting with the first item in the boot
order. If the boot attempt fails, the system goes to the next item in the boot
order until the boot is successful or no more boot options are found.
One-shot Boot Menu Enables you to access boot menu, where you can select a one-time boot device
to boot from.
Launch System Setup Enables you to access System Setup.
Launch Lifecycle Controller Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller program.
System Utilities Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as Launch Diagnostics, BIOS
update File Explorer, Reboot System.
50 Pre-operating system management applications