Owners Manual

1. Click iDRAC Settings > Thermal.

2. Under SYSTEM THERMAL PROFILE > Thermal Profile, select one of the following options:

• Default Thermal Profile Settings

• Maximum Performance (Performance Optimized)

• Minimum Power (Performance per Watt Optimized)

3. Under USER COOLING OPTIONS, set the Fan Speed Offset, Minimum Fan Speed, and Custom Minimum Fan Speed.

4. Click Back > Finish > Yes.

Device Settings

Device Settings enables you to configure device parameters.

Dell 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 systems management

The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the system’s lifecycle. The Dell Lifecycle

Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system.

NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features 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 Dell.com/idracmanuals.

Boot Manager

The Boot Manager screen enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.

Viewing Boot Manager

To enter Boot Manager:

Steps

1. Turn on, or restart your system.

2. Press F11 when you see the following message:

F11 = Boot Manager

If your operating system begins to load before you press F11, allow the system to complete the booting, and then restart your system

and try again.

Boot Manager main menu

Menu item

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 continues with the next item in the boot order until the boot is successful or no more boot options are

found.

One-shot Boot

Enables you to access boot menu, where you can select a one-time boot device to boot from.

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